Rancho Simi Duck Park Waterfowl

06/12/2026

We are always happy to see people enjoying the pond and fishing is obviously a well-loved past time. However, please let all your fishing friends know to be respectful of the wildlife and please clean up their fishing line, hooks, and other trash.

The volunteers as well as the park mtce. crews are constantly finding and picking up discarded line, hooks, etc. The volunteers are also constantly trying to remove fishing line off the waterfowl when we're able, which is no easy feat. Fishing line tightens around their limbs cutting off circulation, and if not cut off quickly, the goose will lose their foot / leg.

We love that so many people enjoy the park and the pond, but know and respect it's also home to the wildlife. The volunteers thank you!

These are just a few of many many incidents and piles of line picked up or cut off the geese.

06/11/2026

If you have been at Rancho Simi, you will notice a lot more Canada geese hanging around. It's molting season for the geese. They cannot fly off until their feathers molt and grow back in, which will be around August. Please show proper respect to them and do not chase, feed, throw things or try to touch them. We know many find them an inconvenience, but we think they are beautiful and enjoy watching nature takes it course.

Also note there are several "disabled" Canada geese - either with missing foot, or what looks like broken wings. Many of these are permanent disabilities but the goose is fine and the volunteers look out for them. However, if you see an injured goose in distress, please contact one of the wildlife organizations that is shared at the top of this page and follow their guidance.

Thank you!

05/22/2026

How to help wildlife displaced by wildfires

05/18/2026

Last Updated: January 30, 2026 @ 1:08 PM Winter weather advisory in effect for 1-5 corridor Wed-Thurs. Second Emergency Alert notification, read below for details. Real-Time Incident Dashboard & Map Trouble viewing the dashboard? Click the button below to open a full screen version. View Incident Da...

05/18/2026

Animal Evacuation Locations

SMALL ANIMAL SHELTERS
Camarillo Animal Shelter
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA 93010

Simi Valley Animal Shelter (not in fire path)
670 W Los Angeles Avenue
Simi Valley, CA 93065

LARGE ANIMAL SHELTER (horses & livestock)
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001

emergency.venturacounty.gov

04/29/2026

Here is an updated list of Wildlife Rehab organizations should you find injured or orphaned wildlife. Please read thoroughly. Great resource to keep on hand (and pinned to the top of our page as well).

04/19/2026

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Friday, April 24th, join us as we celebrate Mother Earth!! The fun starts at Citrus Grove Park for an Arbor Day celebration with a tree planting, then join us at Atherwood Park for our Earth Day festivities. We’ll have park beautification planting, take home flower projects, vendor booths, and some fun Mobile Rec activities. We’ll see you next Friday!

04/17/2026

It's duckling season - please read and share!

12/24/2025

Stay safe out there with the storms this week.

Please see CWC post if you come across any wildlife in distress or injured. They are open 24/7/365 - call the number in their post and follow the prompts. Let's all take care of each other and our wildlife friends! Stay safe!!

Winter often brings an array of more unusual migratory bird patients to CWC’s doors. Storms like the one expected this week, in particular, can send uncommon patients like this Costa’s Hummingbird from last year for a loop and you may find yourself in a position to help!

Remember that CWC is open 365 days a year, holidays included, if you find a wild animal in distress. Call (310) 458-9453 and select the correct prompts for your situation to be connected with the right department for your case.