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Florida Wildlife Federation For 90 years, the Florida Wildlife Federation has been deeply rooted for wild Florida.

We are an independent, nonpartisan conservation nonprofit uniting Floridians through action to protect our water, wildlife, and wild spaces.

Trivia Tuesday Answer Reveal!Which living animal is most closely related to the West Indian manatee?The answer is... the...
10/13/2026

Trivia Tuesday Answer Reveal!

Which living animal is most closely related to the West Indian manatee?

The answer is... the elephant! 🐘

Despite their very different appearances, manatees and elephants share a distant common ancestor! If you take a closer look at a manatee’s flippers, you’ll notice their nails look surprisingly similar to those on an elephant’s feet!

Did you guess correctly?

It's Trivia Tuesday! 🧠Do you know which living animal is most closely related to the West Indian manatee? 🤔a) Whaleb) Wa...
10/13/2026

It's Trivia Tuesday! 🧠

Do you know which living animal is most closely related to the West Indian manatee? 🤔

a) Whale
b) Walrus
c) Elephant
d) Dolphin

Drop your answer below👇 and check back later today to see if you were correct!

📸 Manatee by Patrick Pyles

“There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” - Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and writer📸 b...
10/11/2026

“There are some who can live without wild things, and some who cannot.” - Aldo Leopold, American ecologist and writer

📸 by Lynn Crow

As someone who knew they were always meant to be in conservation, Aleighsa is dedicated to preserving wild Florida in m...
10/10/2026

As someone who knew they were always meant to be in conservation, Aleighsa is dedicated to preserving wild Florida in more ways than one. Every day she uses her skills to further the mission of protection, restoration, and stewardship of Florida. Aleighsa is "for wild Florida" because she doesn't know who she would be without it.

Read her full story: floridawildlifefederation.org/i-am-for-wild-florida-aleighsa-schwinn

📸 All images by Aleigator Creative Co.

10/09/2026

Conservation is on the ballot this November!

Voters in Brevard, Charlotte, Manatee, Marion, St. Johns, Santa Rosa, and Sarasota counties will decide on local measures that could support clean water protection, wildlife habitat, natural lands, parks, farms, and forests.

If you live in one of these counties, take time to learn what's on your ballot and make your voice heard this November. 🗳️

🔗 Learn more about these local conservation measures: floridawildlifefederation.org/2026-local-conservation-ballots

It's DAF Day and we're joining nonprofits across the country to celebrate the impact of giving through Donor-Advised Fun...
10/08/2026

It's DAF Day and we're joining nonprofits across the country to celebrate the impact of giving through Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).

If you have a DAF, you can make a difference for wild Florida! Your generosity helps the Florida Wildlife Federation advocate for clean water, protect wildlife habitat, and conserve the wild spaces that make our state special.

Make an impact this DAF Day by supporting conservation in Florida.

🔗 Learn how to give: floridawildlifefederation.org/daf-giving

📸 Roseate Spoonbill by Bob Branham

10/07/2026

Rise & Shine Floridians - it’s officially fall...

Spring usually gets the spotlight for wildflower blooms. However, the Swamp Sunflowers bloom a vibrant display of yellow during the fall. This bloom peaks from late September throughout November and typically can be found in marsh environments. 🌻

What’s your favorite fall blooming wildflower? 👇🌸

Did you know, Florida is home to more than 80 distinct ecosystems, each providing essential habitat for native wildlife?...
10/05/2026

Did you know, Florida is home to more than 80 distinct ecosystems, each providing essential habitat for native wildlife? 🌳🦋

On World Habitat Day, we’re celebrating the wild spaces that make Florida so unique and the wildlife that depends on them. Protecting these habitats is at the heart of our work.

Now we have to know, which Florida habitat matches your Zodiac sign? ✨

Happy World Animal Day! 🐊🐦🦝Florida is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, and these photos from our 2026 Photo ...
10/04/2026

Happy World Animal Day! 🐊🐦🦝

Florida is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, and these photos from our 2026 Photo Contest capture just a few of the species that make our state so special.

📸 Green Anole by Bill Klipp
📸 Florida scrub jay by Marcos Rodriguez
📸 Raccoons by Stephanie Campbell
📸 Bottlenose dolphin by Meggie Castro
📸 Yellow rat snake by Ruth Pannunzio
📸 Eastern screech owl by Park Marilla
📸 Green sea turtle by Patrick Pyles

Let us know your favorite Florida animal in the comments! 🐻

What can a photograph tell us about Florida? Quite a lot. Award-winning conservation photographer Mac Stone has spent ye...
10/02/2026

What can a photograph tell us about Florida?

Quite a lot.

Award-winning conservation photographer Mac Stone has spent years documenting Florida's wetlands, wildlife, and wild places, telling stories about the landscapes we love and the people and wildlife who depend on them.

On October 22, Mac will join us at Together for Wild Florida to share some of those stories as we celebrate 90 years of Florida Wildlife Federation.

VIP guests will also have the opportunity to meet Mac during the VIP hour and receive one of his new signed books.

Come hear the stories behind the photographs.

📅 October 22
📍 ZooTampa at Lowry Park
🎟️ Tickets: floridawildlifefederation.org/together2026

Photos by Mac Stone, Carlton Ward, and Peter Houlihan

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PO Box 6870
Tallahassee, FL
32314

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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