A donation to Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife helps protect our Florida native species.
Donate Now!It’s natural to want to help when you see a wild animal alone or hurt. But before you scoop it up—pause! Many young animals are perfectly capable of finding their way back to their parents, especially in spring when they’re learning to leave the nest.
When to Call for Help
If you’re unsure, the safest step is to contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator:
📞 Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife: (813) 598-5926
📞 Florida Wildlife Commission
You should TEXT or call right away if:
- The animal is clearly injured or bleeding
- You see a dead parent nearby
- The animal is unable to move or seems in distress
If you have an animal that is in need of rescue please TEXT or call us at (813) 598-5926
Include:
- Type of animal
- Location of animal - address is best, cross streets or drop a pin
- Picture of animal, if possible
Please note we only rescue wildlife and are unable to assist with pet rescues
To reduce human impact on Florida’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and teamwork.
If you see an animal that is on the ground or injured, call us at 813-598-5926 or your local wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Do not provide a sick or injured animal food or water unless directed to by a licensed rehab facility.
Sick or injured wildlife can be very dangerous when they are scared. Make sure you are safe by calling a licensed rehab facility or Florida Wildlife Commission.
Your tax deductible donation goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native Florida wildlife. Everyone at Owl's Nest is a volunteer
You can sponsor or attend an event to help educate animal lover's everywhere about Florida Wildlife
Sponsor a species, become a benefactor, or sponser an event.
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We are now in fawn season. 🦌 And with that, rehabbers everywhere have their hands full with educating well-meaning people who have kidnapped fawns.
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The Otters have been successfully released and Otter Cam will be back up and running if we are called upon to rehabilitate any baby otters in the 2020 season. In the meantime, enjoy Easter Otter Style.
Read moreOver the years Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife has rescued, rehabilitated, and released thousands of animals. We have many great success stories.
Wildlife rescue is one of the most rewarding and heartbreaking things you can do. Check back to read about what we are doing and what you can do to help.
Here you will find interesting stories, facts, videos, how to's and more.
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Wildlife Drop Off Hours 9a -6p
Facility Not Open to the Public
18707 Rustic Woods Trail,
Odessa, FL 33556
owlsnestsanctuaryforwildlife@gmail.com
