Mission Statement


The mission of the Peace River Wildlife Center is to treat and rehabilitate injured and orphaned native Florida wildlife (except venomous snakes) and, if possible, to return them to the wild. If they cannot be returned to their natural habitat due to sustained non life-threatening physical limitations, a permanent home shall be provided by the Center. We also seek to inform the public about native Florida wildlife and how to co-exist with these beautiful creatures successfully through formal educational outreach activities.

 

 

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Welcome to the Peace River Wildlife Center

 

Peace River Wildlife Center American Bald Eagle

 

 

Great White Pelican at the Peace River Wildlife Center

  The Peace River Wildlife Center is a nonprofit 503c organization dedicated to the care, preservation and protection of Charlotte County's native wildlife. Animals (mammals, birds and reptiles) that have been orphaned, displaced or injured are brought to the center. Presently, our annual admission's tally is roughly 2,000; this number has steadily increased every year. Most of our "patients" are rehabilitated and later released back to their natural habitat. For those animals whose injuries are too extensive, the PRWC becomes their permanent home. At present, we have approximately 125 residents. We do not receive any government funding.

Northern Mockingbird at the Peace River Wildlife Center

 

Services


Screch Owls at the Peace River Wildlife Center

  We are a Rehabilitation & Intensive Care Facility Much of what is done at the PRWC takes place "behind the scenes" in our intensive care area. Here, animals that have been injured are brought in, medically evaluated and treated. Their successful rehabilitation depends, in part, on solitude and quiet. Hence, this area is off limits to the public.

American Kestrel at the Peace River Wildlife Center

 

Tours


Sandhill Cranes at the Peace River Wildlife Center

  Tours are provided at no cost to visitors. We depend upon private donations for our existence. Whether you're visiting for the first, second or tenth time, there's always something new to behold in the grace of the animals who now reside permanently at the center. If you'd like a guided tour, they're given regularly throughout the day. If you would prefer to walk through at your leisure, a volunteer will get you started and remain accessible to answer questions you may have. We also provide School, Camp, and Church group tours, please call the office for an appointment (so a tour guide can be specifically assigned to the large group.)

  The PRWC is open 7 days a week year round including holidays. Tours are offered from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call us if you would like to know if we are open on holidays, since we sometimes close early on holidays. Wildlife needing attention is received seven days a week. Located by the front gate is a secured receptacle for an after-hour's drop-off.

Ospreys at the Peace River Wildlife Center

 

A bird does not sing because it has an answer.  It sings because it has a song.  ~Chinese Proverb

 

About the Peace River Wildlife Center

Tucked neatly into the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park, the Peace River Wildlife Center (PRWC) is a non-profit organization, started in 1978, dedicated to the rescue, care, protection and preservation of native small wildlife. (more ...)

Volunteering at the Peace River Wildlife Center

Anxious to put your values to the test? Fly like an eagle and volunteer today with the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. Currently the center has over 30 active volunteers contributing more than 2000 hours a year in the service of injured wild birds or wild animals. (more ...)


Being a Member at the Peace River Wildlife Center

Members give the Peace River wildlife Center its heart. Rescuing, rehabilitating, and restoring wildlife to their proper place in nature is at the core of the PEACE RIVER'S mission. Some creatures cannot prosper in the wild, even after care, they become life-long residents at our center in Punta Gorda. (more ...)

Adopting Permanently Injured Wildlife at the Peace River Wildlife Center

The PRWC is currently home to 125 birds and small animals living in 15 different habitats. Food and care for these feathered and furry friends costs $5500 a month. You can help assure their future. (more ...)


Donating to the Peace River Wildlife Center

Tours are provided at no cost to visitors. Patients are accepted gratis and we provide the educational programs as part of community service. We depend upon private donations for our existence. (more ...)

Educating the Public at the Peace River Wildlife Center

Awareness and Understanding - You and Your Community, Habitat Restoration and Data Gathering and Monitoring. (more ...)


Fundraising Events Benefiting the Peace River Wildlife Center

Come See Us at Upcoming Events and Fundraisers, Check Here to See Where we will be Next. (more ...)

Live Video Feeds at the Peace River Wildlife Center

View Live Video Feeds of our Habitats and Enjoy Wildlife with Disabilities at their Best in the Comfort of your Home. (more ...)


Gift Shop at the Peace River Wildlife Center

The Gift Shop at the Peace River Wildlife Center is a Hidden Treasure. A Vital Part of the Centers' Fund-Raising Drive - Our Gift Shop Offers Many Fine Items. Be Sure to Visit Our Gift Shop before Leaving the Center. (more ...)

Business Sponsors Peace River Wildlife Center

Please Visit our Business Sponsors and/or find out how your Business can Sponsor The PRWC. (more ...)

 

A bird does not sing because it has an answer.  It sings because it has a song.  ~Chinese Proverb

 

View Our Permanently Disabled Residents at the PRWC