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DEDICATED TO REHABILITATING WILDLIFE

The Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization that cares for native wild birds, mammals and reptiles, with the
exception of marine mammals. Additionally, through various programs we strive to
educate the community on how to successfully co-exist with our wildlife and the
importance of it to our environment and ecosystems.

We are state and federally licensed, and because of our permits, the public is
not allowed past the entry point for delivering a sick or injured animal.

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OUR MISSION

To protect and preserve Southwest Florida’s native wildlife through educational
outreach and to rescue and rehabilitate sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and
return them to their natural habitat when healed.

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FROM HUMBLE BEGININGS TO OUR NEW UPGRADED FACILITY

Our wildlife center started as a backyard project, seeing about 315 animals per
year. 2020, brought a record year with over 6,000 animals!

With an ever growing need for our services, we are in the midst of a much needed
expansion. We have moved from the old Wildlife Center of Venice location on
Border Road, to our new home at the corner of Border Road and Jackson Road. We
have also adopted a new name. One that more accurately reflects our service
areas of Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties: The Wildlife Center of
Southwest Florida. 

We are in the process of 

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RELEASING ANIMALS

We believe wild animals should maintain a healthy fear of humans. Just as they
would in the wild as it maximizes their ability to adapt once they’ve been
rehabilitated. Once an animal has been rehabilitated, we like to release them
back to the area where they were found. Returning them home to the area they
came from is often the best option for animals with a territory they are
familiar with. From time to time, especially with orphaned babies, they are best
released in a new family group at one of our release areas. Every animal's
release is considered individually based on individual circumstances. We will
always base the decision on the individual animal and what is best for that
animal's survival. However, if for any reason the animal cannot be released, we
will work within our network to place them in a nature center or zoo to protect
them. 




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