Mission Statement

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  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.

  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.

  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.