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
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
The Education Center is where learning, connection, and conservation come together. Throughout January, our team will be hosting programs both on-site and throughout the community, giving guests of all ages the opportunity to meet our ... continue reading
Every week, PRWC receives calls from people who find wildlife and want to do the right thing. Some of those animals truly need help. Others are simply displaying normal wildlife behaviors that can look concerning ... continue reading
Can you guess what type of bird this feather belongs to? And why is it special? Answer: This feather is a leading primary feather on a barred owl’s wing and if you look closely, you ... continue reading
05.23.2018: Did you know today, May 23, is World Turtle Day? The purpose of World Turtle Day is to bring attention to and increase knowledge of and respect for turtles and tortoises, and to encourage ... 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
