Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

About

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non profit, educational based care facility for injured animals. We're dedicated to bringing wildlife and people together to develop community awareness of the value of Florida's natural resources.

The concept of the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary began with the incorporation of The Wildlife Rehabilitation and Environmental Education Center in 1983. This non profit organization was established to care for sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, while promoting wildlife and habitat conservation, through a variety of community outreach programs. In 1994, The Peter W. Busch Family Foundation, a non profit corporation, joined forces with the Wildlife Rehabilitation and Environmental Education Center to create the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary.

Today, the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary provides free comprehensive medical and rehabilitative services to injured wild animals under the direction of a staff veterinarian. The ultimate goal is to return the animals to their natural habitats. The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is proud to care for thousands of wild animals each year.

For Animal Rescue or Emergency, Please Call 24/7:

(561) 575-3399

In addition to its wildlife rehabilitation effort, The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary offers community outreach programs to over 50,000 people, annually. Live, non-releasable wild animals play an important role in the Sanctuary's educational presentations. These animals offer the public a rare opportunity to learn from nature... up-close... and this one-on-one experience helps to create a memorable message of respect for all living creatures and their habitats.

The Sanctuary offers visitors a rare opportunity to learn about Florida's wildlife and natural environments. The objective of the Sanctuary was not to simply build a "zoo" exhibiting caged animals, but to create a unique refuge that combines a community nature center with a wildlife hospital.

Nature trails lead visitors through pine flatwoods, oak hammocks and cypress wetlands. Along the trails are wildlife habitats exhibiting a variety of native animals from bald eagles to panthers.

To compliment The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary's outdoor exhibits, visitors can enjoy a hands-on discovery center where they may explore nature through a variety of interactive displays. The discovery center also includes a classroom, library and gift shop.