Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation

If you find a wild animal that may need help

Keep people and pets away, minimize handling, and contact a qualified organization before transporting or feeding the animal. Availability, species coverage, and intake capacity can change quickly—call ahead and follow the organization’s instructions. For an immediate threat to people or public safety, contact local emergency services.

Long Island starting points

Organization	Focus	Public contact
Sweetbriar Nature Center	Injured, sick, and orphaned wildlife	631-979-6344 · wildlife rehabilitation information
Wildlife Center of Long Island	Long Island wildlife rescue and rehabilitation	516-674-0982 · help for an animal
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center	Native wildlife rehabilitation	631-728-4200 · 631-728-9453 hotline
Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons	Turtle rescue and rehabilitation	631-779-3737
STAR Foundation	Domestic and wild-animal welfare and wildlife assistance	631-736-8207

These details were checked against the organizations’ public websites on September 7, 2026. Please use the linked pages for the current instructions, service area, and hours before travel.