Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida

Category: Wildlife rescue service

Address: 925 N Jackson Rd, Venice, FL 34292, USA

Phone: +19414849657

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Doris Moss

Oct 7, 2021

We found a small prairie dog. Most places we called just wanted to "dispose" of it for us. This place really cares about animals & willingly took her. I would bring any animal that needs help here.

Elizabeth Walsh

Oct 9, 2020

Contacted them because I found an injured Red Shoulder Hawk in my backyard. I had no clue who to call or how to take care of him . A friend said to call Justin Matthew's and I spoke with him and he told me I've done all I can by bringing him inside to protect him. Call him in the morning. When I called he said too far to travel and gave me the number for wildlife center of Venice. I'm so glad he did. When I arrived, they promptly came for him. Came back to my car to say it appears he suffered head trauma and they administered pain meds for him. I've been praying he made it. Scared to call cause maybe he didn't. I would love to think I saved him. That was the whole purpose of bringing him inside. He wasn't able to protect himself. Gorgeous Bird. I pray he made it in your caring Hands! Thank you for being there for our wildlife ❤

Pamela Moore

Aug 31, 2018

Our dog had gotten into a rabbit nest and got one of the babies. Fortunately we saw it and rescued the 3 or 4 day old bunny. We had no way to feed it so we took it to the Wildlife Center. They said they would find a foster home to care for it until she was strong enough to go back into the wild. They are kind and caring.

Dominic Salustri

Jun 24, 2018

My brother, who is disabled, loves to volunteer here. He get to help with feeding a variety of animals that these genuinely decent people take in, rehabilitate and if possible, release back in to the wild. They have everything from Racoons, birds of every variety you can think of, turtles and so much more. They are constantly expanding to accommodate all the animals that they can take in. Jack Hanna was stopped by a fee weeks ago, apparently very impressed with the work and passion the volunteers have in helping these animals survive and be reintroduced into the wild. They are very kind and in my opinion, deserve a lot of help. If you want to donate to help animals and know it WILL be used effectively, unlike many you see on TV ads, donate to them. Very impressed and pleased people like this still exist.

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Questions & Answers

I think there's a hurt coyote by my house. Do you rescue coyotes?

Mandy Gustafson | Aug 22, 2018
Joshua Murray | Aug 22, 2018

they do! call them asap 941-484-9657. Any hurt, orphaned, abandoned, abused, and/or sick wildlife, they will care for it. They are an amazing group of workers and volunteers! If you have the funds they can always use donations!!

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Do you accept opened but NOT out of date dog kibble?? I have 3 bags my dog cannot tolerate and would like to donate it.

Maureen Bihary | Aug 22, 2019
Stephanie Boor | Aug 22, 2019

Yes

We have a dangerous amount of coyotes in Wildewood Springs in Bradenton. A pack surrounded my neighbor and his dog on Monday night. We can not go out after four o’clock for fear of them attacking our pets and ourselves. Can anything be done.

Patricia Larkin | Apr 23, 2022
Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida | Apr 23, 2022

Please call our center at 941-484-9657

Does rescue have any starlings

maria braun | Dec 24, 2021
Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida | Dec 24, 2021

We rescue all of Florida's native and non native wildlife.

Am I able to come in and volunteer to help out?

Dillon Kent | Aug 21, 2021
Cass Weisman | Aug 21, 2021

They always need volunteers but call first. Things are different now with the pandemic

I’m a nurse & have a lot of medical supplies leftover from patients. Can you use it for your rescue work? Do you do surgeries?

Cheri McDonough | Aug 21, 2021
Cass Weisman | Aug 21, 2021

Yes and yes.

Have extra bed pillows can you use some for dog kennels?

Marlene Workman | Aug 21, 2021
Cass Weisman | Aug 21, 2021

Yes. The wildlife center will tale pillows, blankets, sheets, towels, etc. Thank you so much.

can we update our name? We just made a change. Wildlife Center of Venice d/b/a Wildlife Center of SW Florida

Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida | Aug 21, 2020
Q Daniels | Aug 21, 2020

Go into your Google Business account and update.

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I have an ill parrot and I cant seem to a good avian Vet that is knowledgeable in treating birds. I was wondering since you help injured and sick birds if you can recommend a avian vet in our area?

greggome | Aug 21, 2020
Andy Nilssen | Aug 21, 2020

Suggest contacting Birds of Paradise Sanctuary & Rescue in Bradenton as they specialize in parrots.

who is the current director of Venice wildlife ?

Karen Bennett | Aug 22, 2019
Jason Conley | Aug 22, 2019

I can not remember there names but met in person and just wonderful and dedicated people. Try calling there and asking any questions. Have a fantastic day.

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We have a litter of opossum that have moved into our back yard. They are eating out of the bird feeder and running around with the squirrels and birds. Are they any danger to my dog?

Amy Davidson | Aug 22, 2019
nic evers | Aug 21, 2020

Opossums eat ticks and their body temperature is too low to house the rabies virus. They are no danger to your dog as long as the dog does not bother them. Anything with a mouth can bite, so be aware of that.

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I had a raccoon picked up at 2621 Flower road last month and was told my pet carrier would be returned to me. It has been a month and it still has not been returned. I would like to know when the rescue center is going to return it.

tammy purvis | Aug 22, 2019
Joseph Andrade | Aug 22, 2019

Try calling them up.

Are you hiring or is it volunteer only?

Nash M | Aug 22, 2019
Bonnie Thistle | Aug 22, 2019

Pretty sure volunteer only.

how can I add a mailing address?

Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida | Aug 22, 2019
Debbie Wilhelm | Aug 22, 2019

Not sure call them

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Do you come out and catch injured large birds. The tall white thin ones with the long beaks.

Brenda Duchaine | Aug 22, 2019
Brenda Duchaine | Aug 22, 2019

Ok. I will watch for him.

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Can we buy or adopt ducks at the animal shelter

Connor Moppin | Aug 22, 2018
Marion Lutz | Aug 22, 2018

No

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We have a cardinal which can't fly. It's been around the neighborhood for a week. It found it way into our garage so we have bird seed and water for it. Can I Bring it in on Thursday?

David O'Brien | Aug 22, 2018
Debbie Wilhelm | Aug 22, 2018

Yes 9 to 5 is the hours or call them if need to make arrangement

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How to report goufer turtle on property for sale

Ramon Alba | Aug 22, 2018
iJules CrabCakesandKeyLime | Aug 22, 2018

Please call FWC.

Who do call when I hit an animal

Lulu | Aug 22, 2018
gabe's a person | Aug 22, 2019

Ghost busters

do you take in injured squirrels

JEFF WETZLER | Aug 22, 2018
Wildlife Center of Southwest Florida | Aug 22, 2018

yes, we rehabilitate and release.

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Can we take a tour of the center, where they care for the wildlife?

BB | Aug 22, 2018
wolfe zucker | Aug 22, 2018

Just wait. When they reopen you will be amazed.

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Are they open to the public ?

Kels WhoElse | Aug 22, 2018
Loving_Lioness | Aug 22, 2018

Yes! They take donations instead of charging a fee. It's not very big, but totally worth it! I enjoyed it very much. The animals there are beautiful and they are doing an amazing thing for our creatures.

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