Posted by: The aim is to “Nurture What's Wild” at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter.
- Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily; closed on major holidays.
- Where:
- Admission is by donation, with no minimum; whatever the person or family is able to donate. All educational programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend.
Donations make it possible to continue to care for all of the animals and creatures at the sanctuary. You can donate by card or cash.
For more information, call the sanctuary at 561-575-3399.
Credit: Brian Marketing Group
History
In 1983, sanctuary was established for the purpose of nurturing sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals while fostering wildlife and habitat conservation.
Drone shot of 11 acres at Jupiter Farms, courtesy of Brian Marketing Group
Mission
- Rescue sick, injured, or orphaned native Florida wildlife.
- Rehab and feed orphaned wildlife, perform examinations, administer medication.
- Release animals back into the wild after they are deemed to be healthy.
- Educate the public about native plant and animal species, conservation efforts to protect and preserve Florida’s wildlife, natural resources, and endangered species.
Credit: Brian Marketing Group
The sanctuary is open 7 days a week, rain or shine. Holiday closures: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Current patients usually number about 75 at any given time. Annually, more than 5,000 animals benefit from the care they receive at the sanctuary.
What visitors may get to see:
- native Florida animals up close and learn about their habitats
- water birds, hawks, cranes and owls
- deer, bears, turkeys and big cats
- foxes, opossums and other critters
- river otters, reptiles, snakes and other swamp things
Credit: Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
For a complete list of activities and educations programs, visit buschwildlife.org.
Private animal encounters and special access tours are available; prices vary. Use code MOSAIC25 to get $75 off your private animal encounter in the month of May.
Credit: Brian Marketing Group
For volunteer opportunities, email volunteers@buschwildlife.org. If you find an injured animal, visit this webpage for do's and don'ts and call the animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for assistance at 561-575-3399. See more details at buschwildlife.org.
Image by Mariusz from Pixabay
Daily programs include the following:
Monday
- Wonderful Waterbirds
12:30 p.m. at the Waterbirds habitat - Conservation Conversation
3 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater - Swamp Servings Gator Feeding
4 p.m. at the Alligator habitat
Tuesday
- Sly Foxes
12:30 p.m. at the Red & Grey Foxes Habitat - Conservation Conversation
3 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater
Wednesday
- Tiny Tales Storytime
10 a.m. at the Educational Amphitheater - Otter Adventures
12:30 p.m. at the River Otters habitat - Conservation Conversation
3 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater
Thursday
- Hunters of the Skies
12:30 p.m. at the Birds of Prey Trail - Conservation Conversation
3 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater
Friday
- Reptiles Rule!
12:30 p.m. at the Reptile Complex - Conservation Conversation
3 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater
Saturday
- Conservation Conversation
11:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. at the Educational Amphitheater
Sunday
- Flatwood Friends
12:30 p.m. at the Flatwoods Habitat
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