Peace River Wildlife Center - PRWC

Peace River Wildlife Center - PRWC Working to protect our native Florida wildlife through rehabilitation, education and conservation.
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Peace River Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating southwest Florida's native wildlife. We admit injured and orphaned birds, mammals and reptiles and provide necessary medical treatment to aid recovery and re-release into their natural environment. Patients which are deemed non-releasable reside here at the center, where the public can learn about and see first-hand the wide variety of birds and mammals that co-inhabit our area.

08/30/2026

At Peace River Wildlife Center, we don’t play Hungry Hungry Hippos. We play Hungry Hungry Pelicans!

When the fish come out, these bills get busy. Who do you think would win the first round?

It’s that time again! Frequently Asked Friday!We’re back with another round of questions we hear all the time at our Edu...
08/28/2026

It’s that time again! Frequently Asked Friday!

We’re back with another round of questions we hear all the time at our Education Center. This week, we’re answering three of the most common questions visitors ask about our animal ambassadors:

Can I pet it?
Can I have one as a pet?
Will these animals be released?

These questions help open the conversation about why our ambassadors are here, why wild animals should stay wild, and how we can better respect and understand the wildlife around us.

Swipe through to see the answers!

🥚 It’s Thankful Thursday, and today we’re saying thank you in advance!Our Wildlife Hospital is in need of eggs for the c...
08/27/2026

🥚 It’s Thankful Thursday, and today we’re saying thank you in advance!

Our Wildlife Hospital is in need of eggs for the carefully prepared diets of animals in our care. We know how quickly our community steps up when our patients need something, so we’re already grateful for every carton that will be headed our way.

Egg donations can be dropped off at the PRWC Wildlife Hospital at 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in Punta Gorda, daily between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Thank you for always helping us provide the specialized care native Florida wildlife needs!

08/26/2026

Why are we feeding an adult great horned owl this way?

When an owl arrives severely emaciated, it has very little energy to spare. Digesting solid food can require more energy than its weakened body can manage. By carefully providing nutrient-rich food in an easily digestible form, we can help the owl receive the nourishment it needs while conserving more energy for stabilization and recovery.

Stay tuned for more updates on patient #26-2217 as we track it's progress.

08/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who made our quarter auction a success!

Friday night question for our PRWC friends:When you visit our Education Center at Ponce de Leon Park, which resident do ...
08/22/2026

Friday night question for our PRWC friends:

When you visit our Education Center at Ponce de Leon Park, which resident do you always make sure to see?

Next Saturday, August 29, we’ll gather for our **Saying Goodbye to Ponce Celebration** as we prepare to move to our new Education Center.

The celebration will take place throughout our Education Center, and we’ve rented the Ponce de Leon Park Pavilion so you can hang out, take a break, reminisce and create a few new memories with us.

We are celebrating this location and preparing for our move! Our mission continues, and we look forward to welcoming everyone to our new home later this year.

Share your favorite resident or Ponce memory in the comments, then join us from 1–4 p.m.!

The education center will remain open from 11-4 until the move begins. Stay tuned for schedule change announcements.

Address

3400 Ponce De Leon Pkwy
Punta Gorda, FL
33950

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+19416373830

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