Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge

Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge 501 c 3 dedicated to Rescue, Raise, Rehabilitate and Release Central Florida's Native Wildlife. WELCOME TO BACK TO NATURE WILDLIFE REFUGE!
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We are a licensed non-profit 501 (c)3 wildlife rehabilitation and education center (open to the public for visitation and drop off) for Central Florida's injured and orphaned native wildlife. We are regulated by FL Fish & Wildlife Commission, US Fish & Wildlife and the USDA. We accept approx. 4,000 injured and orphaned native wild animals per year, from the public, for rehabilitation and RELEASE!

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We permanently house and display 30 non-releasable native and exotic residents. All animals are brought to us, we can not pick up or trap. We are also contracted with Orange County and Osceola County Animal Services’ for pick up of any native(juvenile ages-adult), NON-rabies vector species(this EXCLUDES: raccoons, bobcats, skunks, bats, otters and foxes). We can only accept those species safely via citizen. Citizen CANNOT have direct physical contact with these animals for the safety of themselves and the animal. Please call or text as soon as you find an injured or orphaned animal. 407-568-5138. Visit our website btnwildlife.org for rescue information, and more ways to donate. We thrive and depend on donations from the public.

05/10/2026

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Nothing like a good nap on a full tummy 💤Another huge thank you for every single person who donated food and other suppl...
04/30/2026

Nothing like a good nap on a full tummy 💤

Another huge thank you for every single person who donated food and other supplies for the hundreds of babies currently in our care! We are reaching record breaking numbers already this Spring and we couldn’t do what we do without our incredible community’s support! 🌸

Feel free to take a look at our wishlist, which is constantly updating with our high priority items like these amazing rolling shelves that have been huge space savers!
We were so excited to receive our first one!!! Thank you to the donor who recently purchased this for us!

Our goal is to have 10 more for our clinic birds, opossums, and squirrel cages! ☺️

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/KMQ1GQ1ZQFXW?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_RMZP4KSCW0YMMC1PZPA3&language=en-US

Who’s joining us on the course this upcoming Saturday, May 2nd, for our Spring Scramble at Eagle Creek Golf Club? We sti...
04/26/2026

Who’s joining us on the course this upcoming Saturday, May 2nd, for our Spring Scramble at Eagle Creek Golf Club?

We still have a few foursomes 🏌️‍♂️ to fill and a SPONSORSHIP hole! We’re looking forward to a great day raising money for the refuge! ⛳️ 🦔 🐾

We know Phil is excited to see you there!

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Pllllleeeease can we get some canned cat food donated for our hundreds of growing baby opossums? 🙏Amazon wishlist here:h...
04/24/2026

Pllllleeeease can we get some canned cat food donated for our hundreds of growing baby opossums? 🙏

Amazon wishlist here:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/KMQ1GQ1ZQFXW?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_8PSZ7AD3WWT930JVN8X6&language=en-US

Since the start of year (most of which arrived this month!) BTN has checked in over 500 opossum patients for rehab.

Daily 9-4pm drop offs of canned food, tshirts, small blankets, pillow cases, and sheets are welcome!
10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd. Orlando

🚩 Fly High for Wildlife Featuring COLUMBO, our 32 yr old Great Horned Owl! We’re proud to partner with on this limited ...
04/19/2026

🚩 Fly High for Wildlife Featuring COLUMBO, our 32 yr old Great Horned Owl!

We’re proud to partner with on this limited edition camp flag!
✨ 11.8” x 17.7” premium cotton canvas
✨ Eco-friendly water-based ink
✨ Metal eyelets for easy hanging
✨ Proceeds benefit Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

Every purchase helps us rescue, raise, rehabilitate & release Florida’s injured and orphaned native wildlife. Baby season is here, and your support makes all the difference. 🦊🐰🐿️

Columbo has been a non-releasable resident of Back to Nature since 1995.

The Columbo Camp Flag by Freehand Goods was designed locally by Veronica Steiner & printed in extremely small batches in Orlando, FL.

04/18/2026

17 yr old Oliver is shaking off the rust and getting prepped for the BTN Golf Tournament Fundraiser! 😆⛳️

Oliver arrived to the refuge as a 10 day old non-releasable orphan, in April 2009, so this is his birthday month! 🎊🎂

What our “mama birds” see when it’s feeding time 🐣This time of year, we see a large number of baby birds come through ou...
04/17/2026

What our “mama birds” see when it’s feeding time 🐣

This time of year, we see a large number of baby birds come through our clinic, and these are just a few of what we currently have. At this age, they need to be fed every 10-15 minutes! To keep up, we have 1-2 dedicated volunteers each day whose only job is to be “mama bird” which consists of nonstop feedings and cleaning, all day long. Thank you to all of the feathered and non-feathered mama birds out there, you are absolute rock stars 🌟

Donate via our wishlist! ⬇️

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/KMQ1GQ1ZQFXW?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_YF6JCHWTPFGBX5VT9V63&language=en-US

Babies everywhere! We are filling up fast and the season has only just begun! Supplies are requested!!! 📚We are trying ...
04/16/2026

Babies everywhere! We are filling up fast and the season has only just begun! Supplies are requested!!!

📚We are trying hard to educate the public to avoid unnecessary intakes! 🙏
Please share!

🎁https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/KMQ1GQ1ZQFXW?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_8PSZ7AD3WWT930JVN8X6&language=en-US

🧐Always remember to research before you rescue to avoid interfering with wildlife raising their young! Kidnapped wildlife stress in captivity, drain resources and take away from rehabbers’ ability to save the ones that truly need it!
www.btnwildlife.org/rescue

✳️Please be aware that we are unable to provide STATUS UPDATES on current patients as our team is working round the clock to care for the several hundred patients we have admitted. Thank you for your understanding.

04/12/2026
📣 Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge has been nominated for Central Florida Favorites! Please vote for us 1 time a day befor...
04/11/2026

📣 Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge has been nominated for Central Florida Favorites! Please vote for us 1 time a day before April 24!

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Address

10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road
Orlando, FL
32832

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14075685138

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