I first connected with South Florida Wildlife Center years ago when I volunteered through Apple, and I absolutely fell in love. I got to help prepare fruits and veggies for baby animals, and we even got a tour where we learned about their ambassador animals. It was an unforgettable experience — seeing firsthand just how much love and care every creature receives there.
Years later, that connection became personal when a Florida Evening Bat got stuck on our porch in Boca Raton during a holiday. We gently caught him, gave him some water and fruit, and brought him to SFWC the next morning. They did everything they could to help him. He held on for a few days, but sadly, didn’t make it. Even though the outcome was heartbreaking, I was deeply moved by how compassionate and dedicated the staff was. They truly gave him a fighting chance.
South Florida Wildlife Center goes above and beyond to rescue, rehabilitate, and release — and even when release isn’t possible, every animal is treated with kindness, dignity, and love. I’m so grateful for the work they do, and I’ll always support their mission.
On a community level, they fill an important role in helping out our wild urban friends who in turn help us in ways the general public doesn't know about. The staff here are extremely knowledgable and pasionate about what they do. While they all enjoy interacting with all the wonderful critters, they show even more joy when they are able to release them back into the wild.
On a personal level, SFWC has been such a joy to volunteer at. For me, each time I go in it feels very therapeutic working with the animals that are brought in and it lightens my mood whenever I get to help one of them when they need help. And seriously, where else can you get so up close and personal with such magnificent wildlife!
I volunteered at South Florida Wildlife Center for over a year and loved it. I was completing my undergraduate in Wildlife Conservation, which was a great learning experience. I plan on going back. I broke my hand, so I stopped volunteering for the past 3 months. Otherwise, I would still be happy to go there every weekend and holiday to help. Most staff are so willing to teach you; my favorite was working at the ward where the animals that are still being treated and checked by the veterinarian are housed and also the nutrition prep part of it. The nurse is always fun also. :)
South Florida Wildlife Center is a fabulous place. Found two baby raccoons on evening and the drop off boxes were so convenient. Relieved stress of finding these babies immediately. I knew they were in the right hands.
Amazing internship program and Jr. Vet Program! Community outreach is great and the work that these hardworking individuals do is beyond measure. They give 110% to care for these wild animals to release them back to the wild where they belong. A true gem!
Absolutely the best rescue and rehabilitation non profit organization in South Florida. They have helped me out with numerous wildlife rescue. I would recommend them highly for recognition for the wonderful work done.
They truly go above and beyond for the care of every one of their animals. When assisting as an intern, there was a big storm causing flooding in some areas of the campus. They went above and beyond to round up every animal to take refuge indoors in 30 minutes. It was incredible to witness how the staff and volunteers worked together for the care and safety of the animals!
I live in Green Bay Wisconsin and volunteer at our local wildlife sanctuary rehabbing cottontail rabbits. On one of my visits back to Florida, I chose to visit SFWC. The staff arranged my one on one visit and presented a few animal ambassadors for an educational experience. I then chose to make a symbolic adoption of "Lime" the Eastern Box Turtle. I love getting all of the updates from SFWC and can't wait to visit them again one day.
Last year I went to a wonderful program about owls. The staff had great materials made and the class went smoothly. I learned a lot. I'm constantly checking their website for the next great class for adults.
South Florida Wildlife Center has helped my partner and I on 3 separate occasions when we found injured wildlife and they made each occasion incredibly effortless and easy as could on our end. They have the kindest, most compassionate staff that truly have the animal’s best interest at heart always. I can’t say enough good things South Florida Wildlife Center but I will say this- this is a nonprofit that is doing amazing things and is really making a difference in the community that can be felt all over.
I started this beautiful volunteering journey in March 2021. For me it is my favorite time
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I am a former volunteer so moved by the authenticity of care and concern for wildlife and our fragile ecosystem that I made it a goal to become a part of the staff. South Florida Wildlife Center saves the lives of thousands of animals lives every year and teaches the importance of conservation and living harmoniously with the wildlife around us to thousands of members of the public - of all ages-every year. I am blessed and proud to be a part of such an incredible organization.
My volunteering with the South Florida Wildlife Center started in August 2024. I have found it very fulfilling and gave me the opportunity to help my community and wildlife animals. The Center and Staff are essential to our wildlife in South Florida. I have witnessed the staff showing the wildlife patients compassion, patience, and care. I look forward to each time I volunteer. The staff is always helpful and willing to educate or answer any questions on the center and wildlife there.
As a volunteer within the South Florida Wildlife Center, I have bore witness to the organization's astounding abilities in regards to the care of injured & displaced wildlife.
I have been volunteering for over a year now and enjoy the people and the mission to save and protect these animals. I see the dedication that is put in by the staff and volunteers to do everything in our power to save these animals that come into the center.
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I just started volunteering in January of this year, and it has been an eye opener to see all the different animals they help. My love of animals is what drove me to volunteer and I knew I wanted it to be at SFWC. Watching the staff and other volunteers, you see the care they take with each animal that is brought in.
Remarkable, compassionate, knowledgeable staff and volunteers
Last month the very experienced Nick came to our back yard to rescue a great blue heron; diagnosed him most probable cause “Botulism “!
It was confirmed by the highly expertise Veterinary doctor; the blue heron healed and returned to the wild
My name is Roxana Díaz, i volunteer at SFWC and it is the best experience ever. i truly do enjoy being there and being able to help out any way i can. All employees and volunteers are so genuine and care so much for the animals. it is surrounded with love and positivity. I am beyond thankful for the opportunity everyday.
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SFWC is such an amazing wildlife center. I’ve been volunteering for about 3 months now. this has been the best opportunity I’ve ever been given. The staff do their best at taking care of patients and rehabilitating them. they are so welcoming to the volunteers. it truly is a blessing being able to learn something new everyday and help in any way possible.
always welcoming us with good vibes and energy, willing to help us grow and become aware of the protection of flora and fauna.
South Florida Wildlife Center is a wonderful place that caters to our native wildlife. I’ve been volunteering here for about 6 months and have found the staff warm, inviting, and dedicated to providing the best possible care for all the animals it receives. SFWC is a vital part of our local community and a place I am proud to support.
I've been involved with helping this center for over 10 years now and I keep coming back because the amazing work that I see accomplished here every year. This center has a critical impact on giving wildlife in the South Florida region a second chance at life. Many of the animals that come into the center were affected because of human interference and the staff at the South Florida Wildlife Center provide the care to get them back into the wild. I have seen nothing but determination, compassion and love pour out from this center on caring for our wildlife and that is something worth supporting.
Everyone at SFWC-the medical/clinic staff, rehab team, the rescue and release team, the Outreach Services Dept, the volunteers and executive staff all truly care about the animals they are helping and the South Florida community they serve. We are very fortunate to have the South Florida Wildlife Center to work to preserve our fragile ecosystem and heal our vulnerable injured and orphaned wildlife.
As a South Florida native, the South Florida Wildlife Center has done so much for the wildlife here. I have unfortunately had to bring in a screech owl that was poisoned, a great egret that couldn’t stand or fly, an opossum that was mauled by a dog, and a few other species of birds that flew into windows. I know SFWC does everything in their power to help our native species and couldn’t imagine what I would do for these animals without them.
I have been a volunteer at SFWC for the past 3 years. In 2020, I retired from MDCPS after 40 years of teaching. SFWC has given me a new passion and I never thought this was possible after my retirement. I work in the nursery twice a week and ALL the staff are so appreciative , kind and patient with not only the baby animals but with all the volunteers, too! I look forward to being able to contribute to such a great organization that’s dedicated to South Florida’s wildlife. As a Floridian , it’s very important to preserve what little wildlife we have left and SFWC is doing everything they can to help.
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South Florida Wildlife Center employees and volunteers work tirelessly to assist all of South Florida’s injured and all wildlife animals in need. They are an amazing asset to our community. All the staff and volunteers deserve recognition for the selfless acts of kindness with helping to rehabilitate and protect the wildlife of south Florida.
I am a volunteer and donor with this organization, caring for animals and doing IT work. The organization does amazing work. Having worked at several wildlife hospitals volunteering, I can tell you this is the largest, which handles more patients than anywhere I have been. The impact they have on our precious Florida wildlife and ecosystem is immense. I will be supporting them with both my time and money going forward.
I absolutely love volunteering with South Florida Wildlife Center, transporting contained wildlife, whenever I’m available to help. The employees and volunteers are dedicated wildlife enthusiasts doing wonderful work, protecting and preserving our precious wildlife.
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The staff and volunteers are dedicated to wildlife conservation. They serve with passion and a commitment to service excellence. SFWC serves as a wonderful training facility for future wildlife conservationists and veterinarians. This is a world class Wildlife Center!
This organization is amazing. They help so many people and animals in a year. I have been bringing injured and orphaned animals for years and I have never met a more dedicated group of people like at the South Florida Wildlife Center. They do it selflessly and out of their love for animals. Five stars all around.
Great Wildlife Rescue and great service for the community. They provide help for free so please support this organization
I have been a volunteer at the South Florida Wildlife Center for six months. I can honestly say that I am so happy not just to have the opportunity to do my part to help our wildlife but also to be able to support the amazingly dedicated people who work there. Every staff member gives their upmost to help save and rehabilitate each and every animal that comes into the center. The work is hard! But the passion and energy among the staff is unwavering. The work that this center does for the South Florida community should be recognized and greatly appreciated. Be it helping with rescues in the field, the urgent critical care to animals brought to the center, to the physical therapy, nutrition, wildlife simulation training in outdoor aviaries, the release back to the wild, every single step of the way the staff members are doing 100% of their part with caring support, knowledge and concern for the animals. Additionally, the staff treat the demanding public with respect, courtesy and patience. The educational programs are informative and of upmost importance to the community. This center deserves praise and recognition for being an absolutely critical and highly valuable part of the South Florida community.
South Florida Wildlife Center is the preeminent rescue and rehab for local and visiting wildlife in crisis. The staff, facilities, and, of course, volunteers are respectful of the rescues and roles they serve in preserving what remains of So. Florida's natural environment.
The staff is patient and answers every question I throw at them. They do amazing work and appear to have fun while doing it. The best part is all the animals benefiting from their work
The SFWC is the best Wildlife Hospital in the Tri-County area and beyond. The quality of wildlife medicine and the rehabilitation staff is the best.
The SFWC is by far one of the best Nonprofits out there. Aiding in not only caring for and rehabilitating wildlife but educating the public on the wildlife that surrounds us even in an urban environment, I'm glad to have the SFWC in my city. Their community is always upbeat and positive, and their location is like a breath of fresh air in the town. I love this place, and they deserve more recognition than they have. :)
The past ten years of involvement with the south Florida wildlife center has been the greatest pleasure. From helping raise orphaned babies, to helping triage injured wildlife and to helping rehab our wildlife to be able to release back into the wild. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to make a difference. It is truly a blessing.
A more dedicated and passionate group of individuals you will not find. The ladies of the South Florida Wildlife Center are the future of this field and have so much to offer the local wildlife and the community. It has been a pleasure watching this team grow and shape future wildlife enthusiasts.
I called the SF Wildlife Center when I found a wood stork in distress along the canal behind my house. They responded promptly and rescued it.
This place is a saving grace for our local wildlife. I have never met a team so dedicated and caring. They give a voice to the animals who need help and provide the highest quality of care.
Although I have only been involved with South Florida Wildlife Center for a short time, I am proud to be a part of this team. Every day the staff, interns, and volunteers work diligently to treat and care for the wildlife that comes to the center, as well as assist the community with wildlife concerns.
I can honestly say I am so proud to be a part of this team! The center strives everyday to make a difference in South Florida, through education, rehab, and release, no matter how big or small.
I've been involved with the South Florida Wildlife Center for 10 years now and I can confidently say it has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me. From rescuing wildlife in need, to being taught how to raise babies, and seeing these animals get released. It has been a truly amazing experience. The work that is done here is something this world needs and I'm proud to be apart of it.
I have been an intern here for the past few months and it was been a wonderful experience! All the staff at the center have a true passion for wildlife and conservation and as a team they achieve great things. They are open 7 days a week and always go beyond to provide the best care for the animals that come into their hospital. Their ambassador animal team serves as a great educational tool to help the public learn more and understand how they can co-exist with the wildlife around them.
I have had a lot of contact with the staff of the center for the last year. They are incredible! You can tell that they really care for the animals and want what is truly best for them. It is people like them that really inspire hope in the community.
I have never met a harder working bunch of animal savers. Every single team member goes above and beyond to help our local wildlife, the Center has a great outreach program to educate the surrounding public, and the clinic staff are miracle workers. And they have a vibrant volunteer, internship, and externship program too! The sheer volume of lives this place saves per day is staggering, especially when you realize just how trimmed down their staff is lately. PLEASE donate and help them keep doing what they do best!
I have been volunteering at the center for more than 8 years. I have only praise for the work, staff doctors & volunteers do here. There moto has always been rescue rehabilitate & release. I can't say enough about the dedication of the staff to to the welfare of wildlife that come here. Doctors are on staff every day & life saving surgeries are preformed. Some patients require months until they are ready to be released. I was at Dania Beach to watch the release of 9 injured pelicans who had been treated and where now ready to be released to there natural environment. It was beautiful to watch. I work in the nursery where orphaned birds, squirrels opossums & racoons are cared for until they are able to be released. The work being done here is so important.
This place is a wildlife oasis in the middle of an urban city setting. I am amazed at all the workers and volunteers that give tirelessly to help. There are lectures, and classes, and demonstrations, and so many projects - all aimed at helping us live among the beautiful wildlife and respect what uniqueness the south Florida environment offers. As much as I have learned over the years, I am constantly learning more. This is a worthwhile cause to support.
Truly dedicated group of professionals & volunteers… they have saved many an injured animal I have brought in to the hospital… so many helpless animals would suffer and die if it was not for the SFWC
You can definitely tell how much all of the staff, interns, and volunteers care for the well-being and safety of the animals! It’s a wonderful place that is filled with wonderful people that take their jobs seriously and know that striving to help one animal at a time is very a very fulfilling opportunity. 10/10 recommend to volunteer or work there. I haven’t been volunteering there very long but I know that my contribution to this organization is amazing. The contributions of donors and those who turn in animals to help brings joy to the hearts in this community.
As a Florida native and resident of Broward County for the last 25 years, I’ve relied on SFWC for years to help rehabilitate and release both injured and orphaned wildlife of all kinds. They are my go to and I’m a proud of the work they do there as there 100% donation and volunteer based.
I volunteer here on a weekly basis and it is the absolute best place to be at!! Everyone is so sweet and helpful with all my questions! This place puts a huge effort to help all of their animals on an everyday basis. They really care for the animals well being!! I absolutely recommended taking in animals/ and or donating to this wildlife center
Months ago I witnessed an Egyptian Goose get hit by a car and the driver didn't even stop! Another vehicle stopped and we both did not know what to do to help this poor injured bird. I called South Florida Wildlife Center and they walked us through how to safely capture the bird and to bring it to them. I brought the goose to South Florida Wildlife Center and the people in the resource center were so kind and treated the goose with such compassion. I followed up on how my feathered friend was doing and learned after some treatment, it was able to be released and fly free. They also released it in the same area I saw it get injured so it was in its familiar surroundings.
I volunteer here and see just how devoted and passionate the staff are about caring for every animal brought to them. They truly do everything possible to return native animals to the wild.
I found a squirrel's nest on the floor in my backyard with tiny babies inside and no mom around. I didn't know what to do and I called the South Florida Wildlife Center. They guided me on how to do a re-nest and after watching the nest from afar, I saw mom coming back to the babies and move them safely elsewhere. I am so glad they were able to help me. I was so worried. They are very knowledgeable and helpful.
I witnessed a Great Heron fly into a window and it broke its wing. I called the South Florida Wildlife Center and they were very helpful. They told me to stay with it and they would dispatch someone to come pick it up and transport it to their animal hospital. Within the hour, they arrived and whisked it away to get some help. They were amazing and I was so grateful that this bird was going to be saved and set free again after rehabilitation that I made a donation to help with his care. Several months later I received a call from the SFWC stating that he was fully rehabilitated and ready to be set free. They invited me to join them at the release. Such a great organization and I highly recommend supporting them!
I visit this center and take injured, orphaned, abused wildlife in every chance I get. I have also attended educational lectures there. It is an amazing place with an incredibly dedicated staff of workers and volunteers. They are able to give any animal the very best of care and attention and time to heal. They then release back to nature (where animal was found) In January I was able to go to the release of a hawk I had rescued before thanksgiving - it was amazing to see another hawk fly over within minutes - to greet his returned friend ! Love this place