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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm Sunday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Treasure Coast Wildlife Center

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Treasure Coast Wildlife Center

Wildlife Recovery - Human Discovery We see over 3,000 patients every year.
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A 501c3 charitable corporation that operates a comprehensive wildlife hospital treating all native species, from squirrels and opossums to songbirds and eagles, and turtles, snakes and alligators (and more!). Recovered individuals are returned to wild environments to live out productive, natural lives. TCWC also provides permanent care and sanctuary for animals that would not survive a release to the wild, and educational programs to members of the public.

06/17/2026

The Pileated Woodpecker is the largest woodpecker in North America! ❤️

These beautiful birds are known for their stunning red crown and for their tree excavation projects! 🤣

Dead or dying trees and downed logs are a favorite of this species and leaving dead trees on your property can often attract these birds. They use these trees to forage, roost, and nest.

Carpenter ants are their main prey and these birds will often create large rectangular holes in the wood to find them. These holes are crucial to the ecosystem as they often become nesting sites or shelter for other bird species like swifts or owls!

This particular pileated woodpecker came to the center after showing potential neurological symptoms. Due to our staff’s dedicated care, the woodpecker recovered quickly and was released! After hanging around for little, he eventually made his way to a group of dying trees where he began pecking away!! 😍

06/14/2026

You won’t win a staring contest against this bird! 🤣🫪

This is a fledgling Great Horned Owl who has been growing up in our care. These owls are common across the entire US and are found in almost all habitats.

Those big, beautiful eyes are for hunting in low light conditions. They will hunt at night or at dusk by using their incredible vision and hearing. They can prey on animals larger than themselves, but their diet often makes up of rabbits, rats, and other small mammals. They will also prey on other birds and even reptiles and amphibians.

We are fortunate to be able to give a second chance to such an incredible species.

06/11/2026

Important Information Regarding baby bird season ‼️‼️

As baby bird season begins coming to a slow close, we are receiving an influx of kidnapped fledgling birds.

A fledgling is a young bird who is ready to leave the nest, but is still under its parent’s care and may not be able to fly yet. This stage is crucial as this is when the baby learns many important skills to survive in the wild.

This stage is when humans often interfere thinking the baby is injured or abandoned, that is not usually the case. If you ever have doubt that an animal needs assistance, PLEASE call your local rehab facility before intervening so we can help prevent kidnappings before they happen.

Here is some helpful advice to use if you believe a bird is in need of assistance. You can also check out the flowchart by National Audubon Society to determine what to do next:

If you find a small naked or barely feathered baby bird on the ground, please try and locate its nest and re-nest. Observe to see if the parents come back for about an hour.

If you see a bird that is feathered but is hopping along the ground unable to fly, observe for a while to see if parents are returning. If this is the case, leave the area as this bird is safe! If no parents are ever observed, please call your rehab first before intervening.

If a bird has obvious signs of injury, like blood or a heavily drooped wing on one side, call your local rehab and they can instruct you on how to proceed.

In the photos below, you can see what a fledgling baby may look like. The graphic from Wild Bird Fund shows common fledglings you may come across here in Florida. Please share this post to help prevent potential baby-nappings! ☺️🤣

06/10/2026

Happy Birthday to our amazing rehabber Savannah 🎂❤️ Wishing you the best on your special day ‼️

06/08/2026

They grow up so fast!! 🥹🥹

This juvenile red-shouldered hawk is all grown up after being with TCWC for approximately 2 months! After being assessed and tested, our staff determined this young bird was ready for release!

Raising up and successfully releasing these young raptors is so rewarding and we couldn’t do it without the support of our community! ❤️

06/06/2026

We are so excited to bring back our Summer Speaker Series for our guests to enjoy! Our first speaker is joining is from Treasure Coast Wildlife Center this Monday, June 8th at 11 am!
TCWC has become an incredible community partner and we love how much they teach our guests about the incredible wildlife in our area.
Our Summer Speaker Series is included with admission or membership. Spread the word and get ready for a fantastic kick off to the series!

06/05/2026

This Gopher Tortoise was hit by a car in Jonathan Dickinson State Park and was brought by a ranger to the center! 🐢

After getting cleaned up and treated this tortoise spent weeks recovering! Once the wounds healed nicely and the tortoise was deemed ready for release, he was brought back to his burrow in the park! He was so happy to be back grazing and is ready to live out the rest of his days! ☺️

Remember, brake for turtles that are crossing if you can and if you move a turtle out of the road, always move them in the direction they are heading!

06/03/2026

Start the Summer off right with a private tour of TCWC! ☀️🐊

Book a one-hour guided tour around our facility, where your guide will teach you about our Ambassador Animals who are under lifelong care due to injury or circumstance. During the tour, you will also have the opportunity to hear informational talks on human-wildlife coexistence, Florida ecology, Florida wildlife biology, and background on wildlife rehabilitation and Ambassador Animal care.

Guided tours can be scheduled Thursday through Sunday, 11 AM - 2 PM (the hour tour will end us at 3 PM). Guided tours are best made in advance and these tours are led by TCWC’s Director of Education and Conservation!
Tours are a $30 minimum, and $10 a person for groups over three. We recommend bringing water and wearing appropriate attire for the summer season!

The best way to schedule a private tour is to email [email protected] with your preferred date, possible alternate dates, preferred time of day, phone number, and ages of participants, along with anything else you would like us to know to make the tour personalized and an exceptional experience!

We hope to see you this summer! 😎

05/31/2026

Wildlife has an amazing ability to adapt to the changes humans make on the environment, but sometimes their resourcefulness isn’t always for the best. 🪺

Pictured below is a nest made by a songbird species. You can see that the parents created the nest from not only sticks, grass, and feathers but also plastic, string, twine, and other litter.
This can cause issues for multiple reasons, as things like string can easily entangle or choke young birds. Chemicals from plastic can leech out and be toxic to the babies. In some cases, like in Coot nests, plastic can help improve the structure and integrity, but the pros don’t outweigh the cons.

Please be mindful of picking up trash and not littering. Fishing line and plastic litter greatly impacts the nesting of shore birds as well. By keeping our environment clean, we are also protecting our native wildlife! ☺️

05/29/2026

Today is National Alligator Day! 🐊💚

We use this day to recognize how important this amazing species is to our ecosystem here in Florida!

The American Alligator is a federally protected species as they are considered threatened under the Endangered Species Act. One of the largest threats to these reptiles is the destruction of wetland habitat.

American Alligators are a “keystone” species here in the Southeast, which is a species who has a significant influence on the natural environment. Alligators are critical to maintaining the diversity of an ecosystem as their burrows, once abandoned and filled with water, are used by other species for breeding and drinking.

Despite their reputation, alligators generally avoid conflict with humans unless provoked. Today, let’s show some love to the Alligators! 😊

Address

8626 SW Citrus Boulevard
Palm City, FL
34990

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17722866200

Website

http://www.TCwild.org/, https://tcwild.networkforgood.com/projects/259275-support-treasure-coast-wildlife-center

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