South Florida Wildlife Center

Category: Animal hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Address: 3200 SW 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, USA

Phone: +19545244302

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Paris Santiago

Aug 25, 2022

If I could give 500 stars, I would. I recently brought an orphaned mourning dove and know it is receiving quality care by the numerous dedicated staff members at the center. My family and I have brought countless wild animals to this facility over the years and can always count on the animal's best interest and comfort to be put first. Thank you all for what you do!!!

Tiffany McKinnely

Aug 21, 2022

AMAZING. And the animals seem so happy

sandy shipley

Aug 5, 2022

Dropped off injured ducking I found. Bless this place for working with these animals

Cassie Gruber

Jul 26, 2022

I need to come on here to make a public review. I know this place is here to help the community and animals however please don’t take any animals here. I brought the sweetest, most friendly, baby possum that I found abandoned in my backyard. Once I brought him they gave me a card with an id number to call back to see how he is doing in a few days. When I called back they said that he had made it to the nursery with the other possums but he was having a lot of seizures that couldn’t be stopped? He was in perfect condition when I brought him! They told me they had to euthanize him. I am very upset about this. If he was seizing aren’t there seizure medication that you can give him or even make him more comfortable. Who knows what kind of environment he was in back in the nursery. I had a bad feeling when I was bringing him to this place, something told me not to bring him but I still did. This is hard for me to take.

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Questions & Answers

I found 2 parakeets in the shrubs, can I bring them to you?

kathy kuhn | Sep 14, 2018
Gissella Diaz | Sep 14, 2018

I'm sure They will take care of them

Well I read all these reviews and I’m wondering, why is this place still open? It’s not a rescue, it’s just a place to get animals euthanized.

MassMaxx | Sep 14, 2018
Ray Willey | Sep 14, 2018

You couldn't be more than wrong. The only animals that are euthanized are those that have no chance of living or quality of life. The south Florida Wildlife Center does everything to rescue rehabilitate and return the animals back to the natural environment. I suggest that you might volunteer at the center to see the great work that they actually do.

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Do you help pandas and manatees ?

Ferrara Family | Sep 14, 2019
BJ Fulton | Sep 14, 2019

Not aware of any pandas in the wild here in south Florida but I do know they help manatees.

Just found a baby squirrel in Coconut Creek. I'm trying to call but no one answers. How do I drop him off. I work all day in delray

ED | Sep 14, 2018
Sara L | Sep 14, 2018

The place is staffed 365 days a year. If they are not in, there are drop-off cages in front of the gate.

Can I drop off a Pigeon?.. it seems it can fly but not walk

Susan Naveira | Sep 14, 2018
Gissella Diaz | Sep 14, 2018

Yes, any kind of bird. They will take care of it

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I found an injured bird but have no way of getting it to the center. Are there any options?

Cathy Ingrando | Sep 13, 2021
Richard Loman | Sep 13, 2021

Good morning. Please feel free to contact me if you still need assistance. I will be happy to pick up the bird and deliver to the center.

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We found a bird that has one of its legs is hurt ? He or she can not fly can you help ?

Aaron Super Rooter Inc | Sep 13, 2020
Jacob P. | Sep 13, 2020

Yes, they can. They have a drop off area on the left side of the entrance, all you have to do is get the bird in the cage and fill out the form. They also have a night drop off box outside the gate. They just ask that you don't leave food because it can attract ants and other animals

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Do you know a rescue for pot belly pig

Patricia Leonard | Sep 13, 2020
Yaxmira Raffo | Sep 13, 2020

https://www.noahsarkpbprescue.com/

Hi, I found a babie lizard in my garden, she is still alive but she is barely moving. Does this place take care of them?

Dani P | Sep 13, 2020
G. David R. | Sep 13, 2020

Try letting it warm up it might be a hatchling but you can take it to them.

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how can i volunteer?

Trinity 360 | Sep 14, 2019
Scott Fallick | Sep 14, 2019

You can submit an application on their website

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Can a person volunteer with you?

Shirley orecchio | Sep 14, 2018
Clay Babin | Sep 14, 2019

Yes, you can volunteer. You can apply on their website I think, as well as in person.

besides the wildlife center which is quite far from me are there any other places to take injured wildlife - on the west coast of florida they have c.r.o.w. and wildlife can be taken to those locations - if there something like that here?

k kelly | Sep 14, 2018
Scott Fallick | Sep 14, 2018

South Florida wildlife center is the best. Give them a call, they may have an ambulance driver in the area that can pickup the animal for you.

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Do you take in Guinea pigs?

Paos Perez | Jun 15, 2022
Skyler Nathanson | Jun 15, 2022

No, they only take native wildlife.

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We found a bird at our doorstep, seems to be injured, is there someone that can pick him up or should we bring him?

Jenean Milrad | Sep 13, 2021
Alpha Vet Education | Sep 13, 2021

You can bring him directly to the hospital and they will take him in

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Do you guys take juvenile opposums?

Nikolette Landor | Sep 13, 2021
South Florida Wildlife Center | Sep 13, 2021

Good morning, If the opossum is injured or oprhaned, we will happily evaluate and provide treatment. If it is healthy and simply in your yard, it is fine to be out and about and doesn't need to be captured. Please call us at 954 524 4302 so we can get more information and properly offer advice. Thank you!

I just moved to Hidden Valley area of Boca Raton avd and discovered that we have coyotes in the brush behind my house (a duplex). What can I do about them. I have 2 cats that I'd like to let out during the day but am scared that they will be tak

Bill Ewing | Sep 13, 2021
Maria De Los Angeles Montas Rovira | Sep 13, 2021

From your same neighbors or the area where you are living in Boca Raton navigate the internet to find info from the goverment or any area that could help you with the situation.

I found a geese that appears to be poisoned. She wobbles. Cant walk straight. Wont sleep .. appetite is great drinks water but her behavior is like shes drunk. Can u please inform me what to do

ivone ventura | Sep 13, 2021
Ashley Rosenblatt | Sep 13, 2021

Definitely bring it to a wildlife care center for treatment, I don't recommend trying to treat the animal yourself.

There is an injured duck in my front yard. Can't walk may have been injured by flying debris from lawn service mower. Is there anyone that will come rescue it?

Deborah Mather | Sep 13, 2020
Peggy Smith | Sep 13, 2020

Depends on the duck. If it is a non-native species then no, they do not help them. IF they do take it in, it will be likely be euthanized.

i have a Redfoot Tortoise and am moving to Nevada where it is hot and dry, while my tortoise needs a humid environment to thrive. Would love they be able to take him in?

Mischa Chmielewski | Sep 13, 2020
Miguel Urena | Sep 13, 2020

Feel free to call them. They are very helpful and compassionate.

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Two nestling cardinals were abandoned ( ???) by the parents. They were gone from 8am until I found them on the grass @ 5pm. I have been feeding them every 15 mins. I don’t think I can continue. Can I bring them there?

john chersi | Sep 13, 2020
South Florida Wildlife Center | Sep 13, 2020

We are here to help! Call us daily between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for advice and next steps. Thank you for caring about wildlife!

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Can I hold the animals?

Carlye Goldman | Sep 13, 2020
Deborah Millman | Sep 13, 2020

No - for our patients’ wellbeing, we only handle them when absolutely necessary. Thanks for asking!

Am I allowed to hold them? Like a squirrel?

Carlye Goldman | Sep 13, 2020
Deborah Millman | Sep 13, 2020

South Florida Wildlife Center is a wildlife hospital. To preserve our patients’ wild natures, they are not handled, except for necessary veterinary and rehabilitative treatments. Thanks for asking!

Can you hold some of the animals, like a squirrel?

Carlye Goldman | Sep 13, 2020
Rene TheProfessional | Sep 13, 2020

no

DO YOU NEED towels and Sheets for pet bedding??

Maria Reija | Sep 13, 2020
Deborah Millman | Sep 13, 2020

That is very kind of you, Maria! South Florida Wildlife Center does need those items for our patients; thank you for thinking of us! We are open daily 8 AM to 6 PM. Thanks again!

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I have a duck that frequently comes to my back porch it has something wrong with its right legs maybe fishing line its swollen and it cannot walk on it what can i do to help

Jack Isom | Sep 13, 2020
Tom Fiedler | Sep 13, 2020

Take him there make sure you say it you duck other they will you know what I mean I had to do the same thing with. Fishing line in duck mouth. Hope this help you out

Do you guys take in chickens or know I place where they take in a chicken

andria soriano | Sep 13, 2020
Tom Fiedler | Sep 13, 2020

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Can I adopt a bird from them

Nicolette Smith | Sep 14, 2019
Nicolette Smith | Sep 14, 2019

Awwee man😔and thank u for you replying to me

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Is there a wildlife center where you can interact with the animals?

DS Guy | Sep 14, 2019
G. David R. | Sep 14, 2019

You can become a volunteer but if you do you must be committed cause rehabing and saving animals is not an easy task thats why donations are extremely important and you be amazed how far a donation can go.

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I found a pigeon about three months old and very attached to humans. What can I do to help him live kind of a normal life? Are there any places where this little creature can be taken care of other than my apartment?

Santiago Beaumont | Sep 14, 2019
South Florida Wildlife Center | Sep 14, 2019

Please give us a call any day between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. at 954-524-4302 and we will do all we can to assist you. Many thanks for caring!

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What about a baby Blue Jay that has been abandoned

Two Crazy Truths | Sep 14, 2019
G. David R. | Sep 14, 2019

Unless you have knowledge of raising baby birds I suggest you take it to them.

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I found an injured mockingbird Can I bring it in to the rescue for evaluation and if it’s not too bad can I bring the bird back and take care of her myself or will they make me surrender her

JoJo Daly | Sep 14, 2019
Sheri Rojas | Sep 14, 2019

Yes definitely take it to Wildlife Rescue they are awesome and will help the Mockingbird I have taken quite a bit of injured wildlife to them

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There is a snake in my yard, who do I call ?

Jessica Escudero | Sep 14, 2019
Thad Jones | Sep 14, 2019

I think it will go away, but if not you can call the south Florida wildlife rescue in ft. Lauderdale

I found a baby mocking bird. What should I do ?

Patricia Drummond | Sep 14, 2019
G. David R. | Sep 14, 2019

Take it to Wild Life center ,even if mother finds it it will die on the ground ( mother can't pick up and fly back to nest) and please give whatever you can $1:00,$5:00 anything you'll be amazed on what they will do with it.

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In this center they kill the animals A week ago we took babyracun to be taken care of. They told us that it would take three months to reinsert him and it turns out that we went to see him and they told us that he was put to sleep because he was very frie

Mary Mv | Sep 14, 2019
Roberto Carrera | Sep 14, 2019

You are right I had taken a wounded ganzo from your leg. Call the second day they told me the same thing they had injected to sleep the animal Your totally right. This place kills animals. Few weeks ago I took a injury duck. Three days later I called them and they told me they put the animal sleep. This is under investigation.

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Found a Tortoise in my yard. Will your Center take him.

Katurah Turner | Sep 14, 2019
claire kern | Sep 14, 2019

They will probably take it and check its health then release it most likely.

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I can take 1 raccon

Mary Mv | Sep 14, 2019
Danielle DeGroat | Sep 14, 2019

No Spanish. Sorry.

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Do you have any newborn grey squirrels in need of a caretaker?

William Felts | Sep 14, 2019
rotospace | Sep 14, 2019

Don't deal with this facility! They euthanize baby squirrels brought to them... EVEN IF you leave a donation for their care. Read my review on this facility for more info about my experience.

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I received a fledgling mocking bird, they said they found him and no mama bird came to get him. I can’t drive there either since it’s so far away. What can I do?

DEYNA CRUZ-HERNANDEZ | Sep 14, 2019
William Edmonds | Sep 14, 2019

Call them on Mon morning. Keep the bird in a box with some water and keep warm. Put a towel inside for warmth.

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Found a breaded dragon in the yard, asked around no one claimed it, where can I drop off?

Hector Jimenez | Sep 14, 2019
Rick Aldam | Sep 14, 2019

3200 SW 4 Ave forlauderdale

This is Richard mclpin I found a baby dove in the street and would like to know how the dove is.

Richard Mcalpin | Sep 14, 2019
Amanda Tidwell | Sep 14, 2019

I took a duck there and I called them by phone. They gave me an update. Very nice people there.

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So I found a duck egg on a golf course my friend convinced me to take it so I took it home and kept it warm by the window and a lamp . I didn’t think about if it hatches . Do you guys have any tips or suggestions.

Alan Potrzuski | Sep 14, 2019
Danielle DeGroat | Sep 14, 2019

It might be a dud. Take a flash light up to it and if you don't see anything it's possible that it will not grow since we just got over that cold front. Who knows how long it was there before you found it. Did you look for a nest anywhere near the sight? If your keeping it warm, under a light, there could be a possibility of it growing. If it hatches, you'll have to be the momma and syringe feed it. Or just take it to the Wildlife care center. They are amazing. Staff is very helpful. They are only kept open by donations. So if you can help with a few $, they are very greatful. Call in the am and ask what you should do. Good luck. They have saved many baby squirrels and ducks that have gotten near death from botulism. Just picked up one of my ducks they saved on Friday.

Where I live I saw an injured duck with a bad leg, dont know what to do.

Missy Rose | Sep 14, 2019
Roe G | Sep 14, 2019

Or you can drop it off anytime. At night they have a few cages by the gate

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I own several parotlettes.....I would like to donate some of them to the center or another aviary....does anyone know of a center that will take them? Thanks.

SELMA ZOLOTAS | Sep 14, 2019
Clay Babin | Sep 14, 2019

They'll probably take them, but they don't need 'donations' of birds or other animals. They are there to help injured or abandoned animals - it's not a zoo or something. They do need donations of cash, maybe supplies as well. As far as your birds go, you can post online, Craigslist or whatever, to see if someone will take them. Look for someone who has experience with birds, and understands the longterm commitment involved.

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My friend gave me a tortoise but I realized it wasn’t a pet. I don’t want to force to live somewhere it’s not suppose to be but I don’t know where to release it. Will they receive the tortoise?

Alexa Munoz | Sep 14, 2019
Scott Fallick | Sep 14, 2019

What kind of tortoise? If it's a gopher tortoise, you should take it there immediately. Otherwise, that may not accept your nonnative tortoise as it cannot be released here in the wild.

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What appears to be a male adult swan has flown into the landscsped area of my HOA community. He has been there over 4 hours alone without moving. I’m afraid cars will hurt him as this is next to a heavy traffics Avenue. Should I try to rescue him?

Marianela Orsini Piedra | Sep 14, 2018
Celest Joseph | Sep 14, 2018

Call the center, I believe they will not advise you to step into traffic. They'll send a vehicle if they believe the animal is still alive.

I found a baby squirrel in my yard, very young. One was injured by another older male squirrel. What can I give it eat or drink until the mom comes back, or who does squirrel rescue.

Wendy Jones | Sep 14, 2018
shiran cohen | Sep 14, 2018

I'm not an expert, but generally speaking I've been told don't feed the wildlife. If the animal is injured, drop it off at the Wildlife Care Center hospital. They will rehabilitate it. There is a drop off box for after hours. Or bring it in first thing in the morning. They open at 8am.

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I have 4 orphaned ducklings, can I bring them there, will they take them??

Michelle Chavez | Sep 14, 2018
birdergirlrs | Sep 14, 2018

Call first before making the trip. They may not be in a position to house them. Ducklings can feed themselves at birth. Their issue would be protection. Since they aren't protected in Florida, they may be on their own.

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Do they take in baby possums?

Richard Powell | Sep 14, 2018
Veronica -Krash- Jennings | Sep 14, 2018

Yes! Take them there!

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Have a small turtle that I cannot care for anymore, will they be able to help?

Ari Feldman | Sep 14, 2018
A Google User | Sep 14, 2018

You should give them a call during their normal hours. If they can't take the turtle, they may be able to recommend a turtle rescue place.

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baby bird on the hood of my car what ? do not know what type,live on the beach

dorothy brazeau | Sep 14, 2018
Gissella Diaz | Sep 14, 2018

Put it in a box and drop it off at the wild life center they open every day

Do they take in reptiles ?

Nico's Gaming | Sep 14, 2018
Haley Ambros | Sep 14, 2018

Yep!

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I have an occupied dove next by the front door. Needs to be relocated. What can I do?

Christine Pardo | Sep 14, 2018
Gissella Diaz | Sep 14, 2018

Call them on the phone and ask if they can relocates the bird

My friend found an injured duck. It looks like he has internal injuries and every wild life rescue is closed. Does anyone know where I can take him that would be open after hours? Please help.

Alien Invasion and the Kraken | Sep 14, 2018
Merrill Rand | Sep 14, 2018

Broward county has an after hours drop off shelter on the perimeter of the airport

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Can mourning doves be sold?

Juana Bravo | Sep 14, 2018
birdergirlrs | Sep 14, 2018

This is a rescue and rehabilitation center. Animals are not bought or sold here.

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Hello my name is Lynnora..I'm checking too see if you all recovered a baby Blue Jay in a red Nikey shoe box outside you facility in the holding cages outside the gate on the right hand side facing East my 10 yr.old son found him..and he's worrie

Lynn Dunmore | Sep 14, 2018
ACF Broward | Sep 14, 2018

Please call the center directly. The first thing they do in the morning is check the overnight cages. I'm sure you left the little guy warm and depending on his/her age everything will be fine. SFWC dedicated themselves in rescue, rehabilitation and release back into the wild.

An (Egyptian I think) goose at Islamorada Restaurant near Ft. Lauderdale w/a broken left wing who is eating due patrons on patio. It will be remodeled in 2 mos. leaving goose to fend for itself. Needs help please. I’m from Penna.

Cheryl Devitt | Sep 14, 2018
amparo vargas | Sep 14, 2018

The goose can be dropped off, they'll take care of it, make sure to leave a nice donation

I have a paraplegic raccoon that i found abandoned, the size of hamster, he is now cat sized He has no clue he is disabled and thinks he is one of my dogs Soon because of my health ill have to give him up ,any ideas

Richard Belyea | Sep 14, 2018
birdergirlrs | Sep 14, 2018

Haley is right. Either location will take the animal, but please do make a donation if you can. Both organizations need the help to keep doing the good work.

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Do you rescue iguanas and do you charge?

Carmen Rodriguez | Sep 14, 2018
Carmen Rodriguez | Sep 14, 2018

Again, I asked Do you rescue iguanas and do you charge?, last week. Our neighbor two houses down has a huge tree that houses MANY iguanas and they are multiplying rapidly. They eat all that we plant in the backyard (fruits and vegetables). Can you help with this problem? They are not sick nor injured. Thank you.

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