Help with Wild & Exotic Animals
If you find orphaned or injured wildlife, these organizations may be able to help:
(Note: If you drop off an animal to one of these centers, it is much appreciated to make some kind of a donation for their care! They need the support of the community to continue their good work!)
A. Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
18515 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32820 (moving to Lake Nona soon)
If you find wildlife that you think is orphaned, it may not be. Visit Back to Nature's website for tips.
Go there with your injured/orphaned wildlife 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. There is no one in the front office to answer your call, just go.
During the week, animal control can be called (311), and they will usually catch wildlife and take to Back to Nature, or at least pick up the animal from you if it is already caught. NOTE: "If you are an Orange County resident, Animal Services will pick up most injured or orphaned wild animals and deliver them to us EXCLUDING: raccoons, foxes, bats, otters and bobcats. They are required by law to euthanize these rabies vector species. Flying squirrels and neonate wildlife (with no fur, or eyes closed, are subject to euthanasia as well). HOWEVER, Back to Nature DOES NOT euthanize these animals upon arrival by private citizen." (from btn-wildlife.org)
B. Audubon Birds of Prey Center (for eagles, owls, falcons, hawks, and kites)
407/644-0190
C. The Haven for Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
(Baby birds, squirrels and opossums only)
Altamonte Springs, 407-260-6137
D. Avian Reconditioning Center
(for eagles, owls, falcons, hawks, and kites)
323 West Lester Road, Apopka, FL 32712
407-461-1056
E. Fallin' Pines Critter Rescue
We currently accept most exotic, domestic and farm animals.
Fallin' Pines does not accept dogs, cats or Florida wildlife.
23643 Christmas Cemetery Road, Christmas, FL 32709
Please call the rescue at (407) 568-7988 to discuss the animal and schedule an appointment, if we are able to accept your pet.
F. Winter Park Veterinary
1601 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 644-2676 (They MAY be able to help. Call first)
G. If wildlife found after normal business hours, Veterinary Emergency Clinic will euthanize injured squirrels, etc. so they don't have to suffer at least. You can drop them off at no charge, they are considered a stray.
The SPCA of Central Florida also has a list of wildlife resources here.
Humane removal/prevention of ants, roaches, mice, etc.
HSUS resource for preventing mouse infestations
Buy humane traps: Havahart and Catch A Mouse
Eco Friendly Roach Repellent recipe:
1 cup powered Borax
2-3 cups water
1 cup fresh, finely ground pepper
1 cup of dried basil leaves
a. Dump everything into a high-speed blender, mix as high speed until the basil leaves are so finely blended that you can no longer see chunks.
* Depending on the age and quality of your borax, it may start soaking up the water and causing a think paste to form, do not be afraid to add a 3rd cup of water, or more, to the mixture.
b. Dip organic cotton balls into the solution and place the cotton balls into the corners of your cabinets and drawers of your kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. * It is also a good idea to place these soaked cotton balls inside window sills, door frames and any other entrance to your home, as well as any other area of your home that you store food and books/paper goods.
You can see ‘borax roach repellent’ all over the internet, but almost everyone says to use sugar, which encourages the roaches to eat the borax.. which kills them. The pepper and basil are a great alternative to the sugar because these are 2 plants that roaches actively avoid. The borax prevents the plants from causing mold, mildew and decay in the areas where the cotton balls are set while the herbs do what they do best, send a red flag to the roaches and tells them ‘this is not for me, time to leave’.
(Recipe by our friend Starr at Starrlight Jewelry)
***Compiled by AACF. Please double-check all info directly with the organizations - policies, etc. may have changed.***
Thanks to Julia Feliz for several of the photos on this site.
(Note: If you drop off an animal to one of these centers, it is much appreciated to make some kind of a donation for their care! They need the support of the community to continue their good work!)
A. Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
18515 East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32820 (moving to Lake Nona soon)
If you find wildlife that you think is orphaned, it may not be. Visit Back to Nature's website for tips.
Go there with your injured/orphaned wildlife 9am-5pm, 7 days a week. There is no one in the front office to answer your call, just go.
During the week, animal control can be called (311), and they will usually catch wildlife and take to Back to Nature, or at least pick up the animal from you if it is already caught. NOTE: "If you are an Orange County resident, Animal Services will pick up most injured or orphaned wild animals and deliver them to us EXCLUDING: raccoons, foxes, bats, otters and bobcats. They are required by law to euthanize these rabies vector species. Flying squirrels and neonate wildlife (with no fur, or eyes closed, are subject to euthanasia as well). HOWEVER, Back to Nature DOES NOT euthanize these animals upon arrival by private citizen." (from btn-wildlife.org)
B. Audubon Birds of Prey Center (for eagles, owls, falcons, hawks, and kites)
407/644-0190
C. The Haven for Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
(Baby birds, squirrels and opossums only)
Altamonte Springs, 407-260-6137
D. Avian Reconditioning Center
(for eagles, owls, falcons, hawks, and kites)
323 West Lester Road, Apopka, FL 32712
407-461-1056
E. Fallin' Pines Critter Rescue
We currently accept most exotic, domestic and farm animals.
Fallin' Pines does not accept dogs, cats or Florida wildlife.
23643 Christmas Cemetery Road, Christmas, FL 32709
Please call the rescue at (407) 568-7988 to discuss the animal and schedule an appointment, if we are able to accept your pet.
F. Winter Park Veterinary
1601 Lee Rd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Phone: (407) 644-2676 (They MAY be able to help. Call first)
G. If wildlife found after normal business hours, Veterinary Emergency Clinic will euthanize injured squirrels, etc. so they don't have to suffer at least. You can drop them off at no charge, they are considered a stray.
The SPCA of Central Florida also has a list of wildlife resources here.
Humane removal/prevention of ants, roaches, mice, etc.
HSUS resource for preventing mouse infestations
Buy humane traps: Havahart and Catch A Mouse
Eco Friendly Roach Repellent recipe:
1 cup powered Borax
2-3 cups water
1 cup fresh, finely ground pepper
1 cup of dried basil leaves
a. Dump everything into a high-speed blender, mix as high speed until the basil leaves are so finely blended that you can no longer see chunks.
* Depending on the age and quality of your borax, it may start soaking up the water and causing a think paste to form, do not be afraid to add a 3rd cup of water, or more, to the mixture.
b. Dip organic cotton balls into the solution and place the cotton balls into the corners of your cabinets and drawers of your kitchen, pantry, and bathroom. * It is also a good idea to place these soaked cotton balls inside window sills, door frames and any other entrance to your home, as well as any other area of your home that you store food and books/paper goods.
You can see ‘borax roach repellent’ all over the internet, but almost everyone says to use sugar, which encourages the roaches to eat the borax.. which kills them. The pepper and basil are a great alternative to the sugar because these are 2 plants that roaches actively avoid. The borax prevents the plants from causing mold, mildew and decay in the areas where the cotton balls are set while the herbs do what they do best, send a red flag to the roaches and tells them ‘this is not for me, time to leave’.
(Recipe by our friend Starr at Starrlight Jewelry)
***Compiled by AACF. Please double-check all info directly with the organizations - policies, etc. may have changed.***
Thanks to Julia Feliz for several of the photos on this site.