Cassie Tessier, CWR PRWC Wildlife Rehab Hospital Manager Published September 1, 2026 Wildlife Rescue & Education What Happens After a Wild Animal Arrives? One of the most common questions we hear from the public is,"What ... continue reading
Cassie Tessier, CWR PRWC Wildlife Rehab Hospital Manager Published September 1, 2026 Wildlife Rescue & Education It's Squirrel Season: What to Do If You Find a Baby Squirrel Each year, late summer brings an increase ... continue reading
Cassie Tessier, CWR PRWC Wildlife Rehab Hospital Manager Published August 1, 2026 Native, Nonnative, Invasive, or Domestic? Why the Difference Matters Contact & Learn More Peace River Wildlife Center941.637.3830 | PRWC@PRWildlife.org | PRWildlife.org Florida Fish ... continue reading
Wildlife Rehab Hospital By the Numbers: Wildlife Care in 2026 Before June even begins, nearly 1,500 wild patients have already come through the doors of Peace River Wildlife Center’s Wildlife Rehab Hospital in 2026. From ... continue reading
Wildlife Rehab Hospital Prevention: The Best Baby Bird Rehabilitation The most effective way to help baby birds isn’t intervention, it’s prevention. Every year, healthy young birds are unnecessarily removed from the wild because they are ... continue reading
April is filled with opportunities to connect with wildlife both onsite at Peace River Wildlife Center and throughout our community. From daily educational programs to special events, there is something happening nearly every day. ONSITE ... continue reading
March is filled with opportunities to experience wildlife education both onsite at Peace River Wildlife Center and throughout our community. From daily pelican talks to special celebrations and outreach programs, there is something happening nearly ... continue reading
Rabies vs. Distemper Written by Cassie TessierHospital Manager & Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator Understanding What We’re Seeing in Raccoons This Year So far this year, Peace River Wildlife Center has admitted 102 raccoons, an unusually high ... continue reading
This winter, we’ve seen a significant increase in pelicans coming into care. Both Brown Pelican and American White Pelican have been admitted in concerning numbers, and a clear pattern has emerged: many are arriving emaciated, weak, and struggling to ... continue reading
February is a busy month filled with celebrations, community events, and opportunities to connect with wildlife both onsite and out in the community. From ambassador birthdays to outreach events across Southwest Florida, here is what ... continue reading
Utility carts will support daily animal care, habitat maintenance, and staff operations across the center. These vehicles will be in constant use behind the scenes.
Three naming opportunities are available, with flexible pledge options. Your support helps power the daily work that keeps our animals healthy and our mission moving.
To learn more or reserve a naming opportunity, contact our Development Team.
PEACE RIVER WILDLIFE CENTER(PRWC) IS A 501(c)(3) NON-PROFIT WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA OR ONLINE AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM, REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE." REGISTRATION #: CH33393
