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Florida wildlife sanctuaries

There are 187 wildlife sanctuaries and refuges in Florida. Combined, these Floridian wildlife sanctuaries employ 637 people, earn more than $66 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $159 million.
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Wildlife sanctuaries by major Florida cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Miami
 
35
 
$28,218,648
Tampa
 
33
 
$1,766,621
Orlando
 
18
 
$2,222,128
Jacksonville, FL
 
13
 
$2,565,231
Deltona
 
10
 
$250,350
North Port
 
8
 
$2,014,931
Ocala
 
7
 
$738,128
Tallahassee
 
6
 
$1,014,785
Naples
 
6
 
$1,115,113
Gainesville, FL
 
6
 
$968,072
Showing 10 of 22 metros

Job trends for Florida wildlife sanctuaries

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
25
1-10
 
27
11-25
 
12
26-100
 
4
101 to 1,000
 
1
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of wildlife sanctuaries in Florida

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
77
$250k to $1M
 
29
$1M to $5M
 
8
$5M to $25M
 
3
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
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Directory of wildlife sanctuaries in Florida

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1-20 of 187

Ding Darling Wildlife Society

Ding Darling Wildlife Society enhances visitor education and fills funding gaps for the J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge in Sanibel, FL.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$18.1m
Employees
15
EIN
59-2240895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Are dedicated to advancing quality aging services in New Jersey through advocacy, education and fellowship.
Revenue
$8.7m
Assets
$19.7m
Employees
34
EIN
59-2379003
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)

To promote conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystems with a special focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. To be recognized locally and internationally as the leading authority in sea turtle education, research, and rehabilitation.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
118
EIN
59-2445926
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary

Non-profit wildlife hospital and sanctuary providing rescue, rehabilitation, education, and hotline services for sick, injured, and orphaned Florida wildlife in Melbourne.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
23
EIN
23-7292826
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Center for Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation

Orangutan and Chimpanzee Conservation Center provides permanent sanctuary for rescued primates from entertainment, research, or exotic pet trade.
Revenue
$4.3m
Assets
$15.1m
Employees
63
EIN
65-0444725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pelican Harbor Seabird Station

Wildlife rehab facility in Miami rescuing and releasing brown pelicans, seabirds, and other native animals while preserving and protecting them.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
21
EIN
59-2137331
IRS type
501(c)(3)

South Florida Wildlife Center

SFWC protects wildlife through rescue, rehabilitation, release, and education. They provided care to 8,952 animals in Florida in 2022.
Revenue
$2.5m
Assets
$5.4m
Employees
47
EIN
23-7086391
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary

McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary cares for and rehabilitates injured wildlife, while educating the public on wildlife extinction awareness. The facility also conducts tours for visitors to observe the animals.
Revenue
$826.8k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
11
EIN
65-0807253
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds rescues and rehabilitates injured birdlife, educates the public, and strives to minimize human impact on birdlife. They run programs that focus on rehabilitating birds in Sarasota, FL.
Revenue
$861.7k
Assets
$1.8m
Employees
15
EIN
59-3078536
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Billfish Foundation

The Foundation is dedicated to responsibly conserving, managing, and enhancing Billfish populations worldwide through scientific research, education and advocacy to ensure healthly fish stocks, marine habitat and sport fishing opportunities.
Revenue
$1.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
7
EIN
59-2694327
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Seaside Seabird Sanctuary

Wildlife hospital specializing in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured/sick/orphaned native wild birds. Wildlife Sanctuary open to the public 365 days a year and home to permanently injured wild birds.
Revenue
$756.3k
Assets
$94.3k
Employees
10
EIN
81-3774704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project

Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Marathon, FL whose mission is: The Turtle Hospital rescues, treats and releases sea turtles in Marathon, FL.
Revenue
$4.6m
Assets
$10.3m
Employees
69
EIN
65-0306516
IRS type
501(c)(3)

PAUL A and VERONICA H GROSS WILDLIFE CENTER OF SW Florida

Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation center that has helped over 6,200 animals this year. Aims to educate on proper wildlife handling.
Revenue
$867.9k
Assets
$1.5m
Employees
10
EIN
20-1065695
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Peace River Wildlife Center

Peace River Wildlife Center holds injured wildlife within a tri-county area for treatment and rehabilitates them if possible, while also caring for them and raising public awareness about injured animals. Additionally, the center operates a gift shop.
Revenue
$1.7m
Assets
$3.2m
Employees
0
EIN
59-2535665
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

Our primary focus is regarding the rescue of cats from serious or harmful situations. When Catty Shack Ranch takes in an animal, they become our permanent resident. We do not breed, sell or trade any of our residents.
Revenue
$754.1k
Assets
$1.6m
Employees
8
EIN
59-3698971
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eye of the Eagle Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife rehab and rescue facility in Fort White, FL. Trust Fund donated to non-profits per founder's wishes after her passing.
Revenue
$1.3m
Assets
$0
Employees
0
EIN
59-3569433
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Foundation

The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Foundation serves as a supportive entity for The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc. and facilitates donations to purchase land for the organization's future location in Jupiter, FL.
Revenue
$809.5k
Assets
$3.0m
Employees
0
EIN
82-5297013
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation

The Soul of the Wolf Wildlife Sanctuary and Educational Foundation rescues animals from abusive homes and unsanitary conditions, providing a program that educates visitors on the challenges of private maintenance of exotic animals.
Revenue
$772.0k
Assets
$714.6k
Employees
1
EIN
77-0411842
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pig Tails Rescue and Sanctuary

Pig Tails Rescue and Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary or refuge in Live Oak, FL that was founded in 2018.
Revenue
N/A
Assets
N/A
Employees
N/A
EIN
83-0881737
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North FL Chapter - Safari Club Intl

Monthly membership meetings with wildlifenatural resource education presentations Newsletter augments these efforts. Wildlife conservation and education.
Revenue
$23.2k
Assets
$94.9k
Employees
N/A
EIN
59-3131540
IRS type
501(c)(4)
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