Peace River Wildlife Center

Help Peace River Wildlife Center Build Our New Education Center!

Over 2,500 injured, orphaned or displaced Florida native wildlife animals are rescued and admitted each year to Peace River Wildlife Center. These patients are promptly examined by our medical staff and started on individualized treatment plans.  While the ultimate goal is to treat and release these patients back to their natural habitat, this isn’t always possible.  Some of our patients become permanent residents at our education center and their stories are used to educate the public on Florida native wildlife.  With the growth in Charlotte County, the number of rescues continues to increase year after year.

In planning for this growth, a new state-of-the-art education center on Henry Street near downtown Punta Gorda is underway.  The four-acre parcel will allow for a more diverse population of wildlife on display for public education.  The visitor-friendly environment will feature interactive displays, more space for public programs, a professional kitchen to nourish our residents and more.

The new education center will cost approximately $5,000,000. Our campaign to build the new facility will allow us to continue to help our Florida native wildlife at the level the community has come to expect. 

As the only wildlife rehabilitation center in Charlotte County and one of the few education facilities that allow visitors to learn from and view resident animals in Southwest Florida, we are dedicated to serving our animal patients and the community and hope you will join us in making our vision a reality.

By being a part of this project through a brick donation, you will leave a lasting legacy for at least the next 100 years. Your grandchildren’s grandchildren will be able to view the legacy you helped create.  Join us today

For any questions, please contact : [email protected]