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| Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi). |
The Loxahatchee River District partnered with Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in 1997 to provide a place where people can learn more about our community's wildlife and natural habitats. Housed on the grounds of the District, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is an injured wildlife care facility dedicated to bringing wildlife and people together to foster awareness of the value and diversity of Florida's natural resources. Here you will find a unique opportunity to experience native Florida wildlife and natural ecosystems up close. There is an education center with a resource library, an outdoor amphitheater, and an animal hospital which treats over 3,500, injured animals annually.
The Sanctuary is dedicated to providing learning experiences about Florida's wildlife through tours of the facility, as well as off-site programs which reach thousands of school children each year. All of the resident animals at the Sanctuary were injured or orphaned and due to the severity of their injuries can not be returned to the wild. Sanctuary residents range from the American bald eagle, Florida panther, American alligator, great-horned owl and many more.
To learn more, call (561) 575-3399 or click www.buschwildlife.com.
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| Barrel Owl (Strix Varia). | |
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| Osprey (Pandion haliaetus). | |
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