Nature World Wildlife Rescue Sanctuary, Inc.

10/29/2026

🛒🐾 BJ’s is helping Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary with a fundraiser!

Planning to sign up at the new BJ’s Wholesale Club in Lecanto? Join through our fundraiser and help support injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife!

❤️ NEW CLUB+ MEMBERSHIP
Enroll for $50 (originally $120), and BJ’s will donate $15 to Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary!

❤️ NEW CLUB MEMBERSHIP
Enroll for $15 (originally $60), and BJ’s will donate $5 to Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary!

❤️ EXISTING MEMBERS
Renew by phone for $50 for Club or $100 for Club+, and BJ’s will donate $5 for each renewal!

👉 Join online: https://www.bjs.com/partner1026/natureworld
📞 Join or renew by calling 800-313-8887 and reference group code 837065.

📅 Fundraiser runs through December 19, 2026!

New memberships include one year with BJ’s Easy Renewal. Terms and conditions apply.

Every little bit helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and release our wild neighbors. Every like, comment, and share helps spread the word! 🦉💚

Please share to give everyone the opportunity to help as well!

10/29/2026

Don't forget to come meet us tonight and show your support...

🐾 Come help support Nature World Wildlife Rescue while enjoying a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse!

🦉 Come meet our ambassador, Horatio the Great Horned Owl, and some of our volunteers!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Texas Roadhouse — 3015 SW 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL

🍽️ Dine in or order to go! Present this flyer, and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Nature World Wildlife Rescue.

Your support helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife. 💚

Bring your family, invite your friends, and share this post! Don’t forget to show the flyer!

10/28/2026

🐾 Come help support Nature World Wildlife Rescue while enjoying a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse!

🦉 Come meet our ambassador, Horatio the Great Horned Owl, and some of our volunteers!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Texas Roadhouse — 3015 SW 32nd Ave., Ocala, FL

🍽️ Dine in or order to go! Present this flyer, and Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to Nature World Wildlife Rescue.

Your support helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured, sick, and orphaned native wildlife. 💚

Bring your family, invite your friends, and share this post! Don’t forget to show the flyer!

10/24/2026

💔 With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our beloved Benjamin the Virginia opossum.

Benjamin’s journey began with us at Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary after he survived a dog attack as a tiny baby. The attack left him with lasting neurological and physical challenges that prevented him from safely returning to the wild.

Our volunteers helped care for Benjamin during his rehabilitation, and he held an especially precious place in the heart of our volunteer, David. The time, patience, and love poured into caring for an animal create a bond that stays with you long after they leave our sanctuary.

Although a return to the wild wasn’t possible for Benjamin, his story continued at Clearwater Marine Aquarium, where he found a home and became a much-loved wildlife ambassador. There, he helped visitors learn about opossums and develop an appreciation for these often-misunderstood wild neighbors.

We are grateful to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium team for welcoming Benjamin into their family and caring for him. Our hearts are with his caregivers, everyone who loved meeting him, and especially David as we grieve this loss together.

Benjamin reminds us why every second chance matters. His life touched people beyond our sanctuary, and we will always be thankful we were part of his journey.

Rest peacefully, sweet Benjamin. You were deeply loved, and you will always be part of our Nature World family. 🐾🤍

https://www.wfla.com/news/pinellas-county/beloved-member-of-cma-family-benjamin-the-virginia-opossum-dies/?fbclid=IwdGRzaAVHHsdjbGNrBUceL2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEe5hD8ioD6z6lA51YMS-EiplC12yRO2xB6Ib5taKb4hqON9Z_UIQzsmHq1Db0_aem_Y4mre4kKz6uUh9nuaoiTcA

Benjamin, a Virginia opossum who was welcomed to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium in 2024, has died, the aquarium announced.

10/23/2026

🦅👻 The votes are in! Phantom is the new name of our American bald eagle!

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped us choose a name. Say hello to Phantom! 🧡

10/22/2026

🧶💚 Thankful Thursday 💚🧶

A heartfelt thank-you to the Citrus County Crochet Club and Debbie Tripoli, Maureen Landers, Jeff Landers, and Michelle Brooks for the beautiful nests they crocheted for our wildlife patients! 🐣🐿️

These nests help comfort a variety of animals—from baby squirrels, bunnies, and opossums to baby songbirds and raptors, and even our bigger patients! Each handmade nest brings a cozy touch to their time in our care. ❤️

Your time, talent, and kindness mean so much to all of us at Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary. Thank you for stitching a little love into our patients’ journey back to the wild! 🐾

10/21/2026

🦅🎃 Help name our newest patient!

Today, we welcomed an American bald eagle into care at Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary! In the spirit of Halloween, we’ve narrowed the names down to:

🔮 Hocus Pocus
👻 Phantom
🪄 Voodoo
🌫️ Specter
🌙 Banshee
🦖 Scare-a-dactyl

Which name gets your vote? Let us know in the comments! 🧡

10/14/2026

💜🐾 WISHING WEDNESDAY — Small Wishes Make a BIG Difference! 🐾💚

Every day at Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary, we open our hearts and doors to Florida's injured, orphaned, and sick native wildlife. 🦅🦉🐿️🦌🐇

From tiny baby squirrels and cottontails to opossums, fawns, eagles, owls, hawks, and so many more, each patient has a different story, but they all have one thing in common — they need our help to get a second chance at life! ❤️

Some need around-the-clock feedings, others require medical treatment, and many spend weeks or months recovering before they are strong enough to return to the wild.

💚 This is where YOU can make a difference!

It costs approximately $8,000 EVERY MONTH to provide the food, formula, medical care, cleaning supplies, enrichment, housing, and other necessities our wildlife patients depend on.

We receive no government funding, so we rely on the kindness and generosity of our amazing community to continue our mission.

🌿 Our wishlists are filled with everyday essentials that help us care for the animals!

📦 AMAZON WISHLIST:
https://a.co/0891W5LT

🛒 WALMART WISHLIST:
https://www.walmart.com/registry/rr/b8a5428a-1647-4764-8538-1bcc116e3ef1

🌎 OUR WEBSITE:
https://natureworldrescue.com

Whether it's a package of paper towels, a container of formula, fresh produce, meats, cleaning supplies, or a monetary donation, EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS!

Every item donated means one less expense and more resources available to care for the animals who need us most.

❤️ CAN'T DONATE? YOU CAN STILL HELP! ❤️

Every LIKE 👍, COMMENT 💬, and SHARE 🔄 helps us reach more people and also helps us generate monetary support through social media to provide for the patients in our care!

Your engagement truly makes a difference, and it doesn't cost a thing!

🐾 Together, we can give Florida's native wildlife the second chance they deserve!

Thank you for being part of our wildlife family and helping us continue to RESCUE • REHABILITATE • RELEASE! 💚🦅

10/13/2026

🦉🌿 TIPS & TRICKS TUESDAY! 🌿🦉

🚨 WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND AN INJURED OWL! 🚨

Owls are magnificent birds of prey that play an important role in keeping our ecosystem balanced. Unfortunately, these beautiful birds can become injured from vehicle strikes, window collisions, attacks by other animals, and other dangers.

❤️ Knowing what to do could save an owl's life!

🦉 SIGNS AN OWL MAY NEED HELP:
✅ Unable to stand, fly, or maintain its balance
✅ One or both wings are drooping
✅ Visible wounds or bleeding
✅ Appears weak, disoriented, or unresponsive
✅ Has been struck by a vehicle or flown into a window
✅ Is in immediate danger from other animals

⚠️ IMPORTANT: Not every owl found on the ground is injured! Young owls may spend time on the ground while learning to fly. When in doubt, contact a wildlife rehabilitator before intervening.

🦉 HOW TO HELP AN INJURED OWL SAFELY:

1️⃣ Stay calm and keep your distance. Owls have extremely sharp talons and powerful beaks. Even an injured owl can cause serious injuries.

2️⃣ Call a wildlife rescue first! A trained rehabilitator can guide you through the safest steps. Never attempt to handle an owl if you feel unsafe.

3️⃣ If instructed to contain the owl, wear thick protective gloves and carefully cover it with a towel or lightweight blanket.

4️⃣ Place the owl in a secure, ventilated cardboard box lined with a soft towel. Keep it somewhere dark, quiet, and warm until help arrives.

🚫 PLEASE REMEMBER:
❌ Never offer food or water.
❌ Never attempt to straighten a wing or treat an injury yourself.
❌ Never force an owl to fly.
❌ Keep children and pets away.
❌ Do not attempt to keep an owl as a pet.

💚 Every life matters, and every rescue begins with someone who cares enough to help!

At Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary, we work to give injured, sick, and orphaned native Florida wildlife a second chance at life.

📞 Found an injured owl? Call us!

Nature World Wildlife Sanctuary
📱 352-621-5575
🌐 www.natureworldrescue.com
📍 Homosassa, Florida

🦉 Please SHARE this post! You never know who may come across an injured owl and need this information.

💚 Every like, comment, and share helps us help the wildlife in our care!