Through our Wildlife Education Ambassador Program, resident animals here at SFWC play a crucial role in educating the public about their species, issues these animals face in the wild, and what we can do to help our local wildlife. Each of these non-releasable animals has a unique story that allows our Outreach and Community Services Department to inform the public on proper ways to interact with our wild neighbors. With your support, our Outreach and Education program and these incredible animals will continue to help our local wildlife ¡PERMANECER SALVAJE!
Ayude a apoyar nuestro Programa de Embajadores de Educación sobre Vida Silvestre adoptando simbólicamente a uno de nuestros animales residentes.
Su apoyo a nuestro STAY WILD! El programa de adopción ayuda a brindar la mejor atención veterinaria, dotación de personal, capacitación y manejo posibles, así como el mantenimiento del recinto para nuestros animales embajadores de la educación sobre la vida silvestre. Todos estos animales ayudan a educar a miles de personas cada año sobre la conservación, el respeto y la apreciación de la vida silvestre del sur de Florida.
Kingsley
Florida Kingsnake
Kingsley was captive bred and sold as a juvenile but was surrendered to us by the owner due to a lack of experience in care. Since he was raised in captivity, he was not able to be released into the wild. And since the snake was in good condition and still young, the decision to keep him as a Wildlife Education Ambassador Program Animal was made.
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Lime
Tortuga de caja del este
La cal fue encontrada como una cría en un patio trasero (Georgia) y fue criada en interiores por buscadores inexpertos. Después de un año de ser atendido, se notaron deformidades en el caparazón y las extremidades antes de entregarlo al centro de vida silvestre local. Debido al efecto sobre su mecanismo defensivo y su salud en general, se consideró que no podía liberarse y se la transfirió a SFWC.
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Cabbage
Virginia Opoosum
El repollo fue encontrado como un juvenil soltero huérfano y llevado a SFWC para su evaluación. Entró con una herida en la cola curada, estaba anémico por todas las pulgas que tenía cubierto y era demasiado joven para haber estado solo sin su mamá. Fue colocado en un hogar de acogida para su recuperación y luego fue elegido para no ser liberado debido a la falta de cola y por la impresión que se hizo mientras lo criaban a mano.
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CauliFlower
Zarigüeya de virginia
CauliFlower came to us from Orlando, FL. She had a pouch full of babies, was hit by a car, and left on the side of the road. After nearly three months in our care, her babies have gained independence and are on the road to release. Mom has healed well from her jaw fracture and tooth extractions; however, evaluations have concluded that she may have neurological issues over time and will not be suitable for release into the wild.
Unfortunately, we will never know her past, but we know she will have a great future with us. Mom, affectionately known as CauliFlower, will join our other education Virginia Opossums (Cabbage and Brussel Sprout) in telling her story and why driving carefully on the roads matters.
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Olive
Búho chillón del este
Olive fue entregada a un santuario de vida silvestre después de haber sido encontrada por alguien que decidió criarla durante algún tiempo. La gerencia decidió transferirla a nosotros para que pudiéramos entregarla y usarla para la educación, ya que el personal inicial involucrado la consideró no liberable.
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Brussel Sprout
Virginia Opoosum
Brussel Sprout fue encontrado como un joven soltero huérfano y llevado a SFWC para su evaluación. Fue criado en el vivero y luego trasladado a rehabilitación al aire libre para prepararse para su liberación a la naturaleza. Durante la rehabilitación, se notó que su comportamiento era más amigable que el promedio y tal vez que se había impreso en los humanos mientras estaba en el centro. Más tarde se lo consideró inadmisible debido al afecto mostrado hacia las personas.
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Brie
Great Horned Owl
Brie is a female Great Horned Owl with a history of successful breeding. After baby season, the property owners found her on the ground injured. Thinking she had a broken wing, they transported her to CROW Clinic in Sanibel, Florida. While her wing was only bruised, clinic staff found her toe was necrotic and required amputation before the infection spread to the rest of her foot. Unfortunately, this digit is vital for grasping prey while hunting. Without it, she would not be successful in the wild. Brie has called SFWC home since June 21, 2022.
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Kiwi
Barred Owl
Kiwi is a female Barred Owl that was found caught in a fence. Concerned citizens took her to an exotic pet hospital where she was stabilized and then transferred to AWARE Wildlife Center in Lithonia, Georgia. Radiographs revealed she had a fracture in her left shoulder and elbow. While rehabilitation was attempted, unfortunately she had no use of her wing aside from aiding in balance. Kiwi has called SFWC home since November 19, 2022.
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Pumpkin
American Kestrel
Pumpkin is a female American Kestrel that was transported to the Avian Reconditioning Center in Apopka, Florida after finders discovered her as an injured fledgling. Unfortunately, she had a compound fracture in her right wing. The injury could not be set, and the right tip of her wing had to be amputated. With the wing amputation healed, she was unable to be released into the wild and was transferred to SFWC to join the Ambassador Animal Program. Pumpkin has called SFWC home since October 8, 2022.
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Chive
Striped Skunk
Chive is a male Striped Skunk that was bred in Ohio to be a pet. Unfortunately, the owners did not have time to dedicate to him, so he was surrendered to the Florida Skunk Rescue. Chive was transferred to SFWC to join our Animal Ambassador team where he will receive specialized care and help educate the community about skunks in the wild. Chive has called SFWC home since September 15, 2022.
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Rosemary
Striped Skunk
Rosemary is a female Striped Skunk that was bred in Indiana to be a pet. Unfortunately, the owners did not have time to dedicate to her, so she was surrendered to the Florida Skunk Rescue. Rosemary was transferred to SFWC to join our Animal Ambassador team where she will receive specialized care and help educate the community about skunks in the wild. Rosemary has called SFWC home since September 15, 2022.
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Pomelo
Florida Box Turtle
Pomelo is a male Florida Box Turtle that was kept as a pet for over 15 years. Unfortunately, the owners did not have time to continue to dedicate to him, so he was surrendered to SFWC along with two of his brothers. Pomelo was kept at SFWC to join our Ambassador Animal team, where he will receive specialized care and help educate the community about reptiles in the wild. Pomelo has called SFWC home since January 30, 2023.
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¡Como MANTENTE SALVAJE! El patrocinador del programa, usted o el destinatario del regalo recibirán un STAY WILD único. Paquete de adopción, que incluye
- Una fotografía de 8″ x 10″ de su animal adoptado
- Una biografía personal de su animal adoptado y la historia natural de su especie.
- Un certificado de adopción.
- An invitation to see your adopted animal at SFWC
- Una carta de recibo de donación exenta de impuestos
Únase a nuestros educadores de vida silvestre en SFWC para una charla salvaje privada y aprenda sobre la vida silvestre local y sus adaptaciones que los ayudan a sobrevivir en este entorno urbano. ¡Conoce a algunos de nuestros Animal Ambassadors y descubre sus historias personales y cómo puedes ayudar a su especie!
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