Exciting news here at SFWC! We have secured 8-acres of property in Southwest Ranches which is extremely exciting because it gives us the opportunity to build a new hospital and wildlife care center. Check out the press release below for more details.

This is going to be an amazing journey and we’re so glad we are making it with you! We need your ongoing support in order to do this. If you’d like to make a donation to help us build the future of wildlife in South Florida while continuing the help the nearly 8,000 animals that come through our doors every year, you can donate here. 

SOUTH FLORIDA WILDLIFE CENTER SECURES NEW LONG-TERM HOME
IN SOUTHWEST RANCHES
Plans for upgraded facility, enhanced services underway

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – August 27, 2025 – The South Florida Wildlife Center (SFWC), Florida’s largest wildlife rehabilitation facility, announced today it has reached an agreement to secure an 8-acre property in Southwest Ranches as the site for its future hospital and wildlife care campus.

For 56 years, SFWC’s current 4.5-acre site has served as a vital resource for South Florida’s wildlife and community, caring for nearly 8,000 animals yearly.

The new property, procured in partnership with the town of Southwest Ranches and the Broward County School Board, will allow the organization to move forward with plans to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and expand its programs. Construction for a new facility is expected to begin in 2026.

The new campus will enable the organization to start reimagining the future of wildlife care and rehabilitation in the area. Some of the desired elements of the future facility include:

·      A wildlife hospital with triage, surgery, labs, and specialized care units.

·      Education spaces, including an auditorium and wildlife observation areas.

·      Enhanced professional training capabilities for veterinary students, plus online programs for global rehabilitation centers.

·      Infrastructure upgrades to parking, administrative facilities, and community engagement spaces.

“We have exciting goals for the new center,” explained Jeffrey Arciniaco, president and chairman of the SWFC Board. “But we can’t do it without the public’s support and donations. We’ve done so much with our existing facility and are looking forward to expanding and doing even more for the community. With human-wildlife interactions continuing to increase, our work is more critical than ever.” 

SFWC is launching a capital campaign to fund construction and program expansion. Because the organization is a 501(c)(3) and relies on donations, SFWC is asking the public to consider supporting the campaign to develop the new facility that will continue to serve all of Broward County, while supporting Miami Dade and Palm Beach counties when needed.   

“We are truly grateful to the town of Southwest Ranches, the school board, and our donors for their vision and partnership,” Arciniaco continued. “Together, we are creating a future where South Florida’s wildlife will continue to have a place to heal and thrive.”

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About South Florida Wildlife Center
Founded in 1969, the South Florida Wildlife Center is one of the highest-volume wildlife hospitals in the nation, caring for nearly 9,000 animals across more than 350 species each year. Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties, the independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit rescues, rehabilitates, and releases injured and orphaned wildlife, while providing education and training to foster peaceful coexistence with native species. The Center’s dedicated team of veterinary, animal care, and education professionals works alongside a committed board of animal experts and advocates to protect and preserve South Florida’s wildlife