In 2025, marine wildlife were affected by a severe Domoic Acid Toxicity and Alexandrium bloom across the Southern California Coastline. Our Marine Mammal Team at California Wildlife Center worked long, physically demanding hours responding to animals on the beach and providing intensive care at our hospital— all during the busiest months of the year. 🌊 What is Domoic Acid? Domoic acid is a naturally occurring neurotoxin produced during harmful algal blooms. Fish consume the toxin, and when mari

All of our animals are provided with enrichment while they're in care. This allows them the opportunity to explore and grow intellectually as well as physically. These young Virginia Opossums will use the wheels to run and exercise. | California Wildlife Center