Owl's Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife

Owl’s Nest Sanctuary for Wildlife
Tampa Bay's Wildlife Rescue

Helping Wildlife

Tampa Bay's Wildlife Rescue & RehabilitationWe rescue, rehabilitate, and release Florida's native wildlife — powered entirely by volunteers. Every dollar you donate goes directly to animal care.Found sick or injured wildlife? Time matters. TEXT or call (813) 598-5926 — do not email or use the contact form.

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Expanding The Facility

Owl's Nest is building onto our facility. We work on a 5 acre home, but like many homes it needs a bit of love to make it into the perfect home for our rescues.

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Current Causes

How You Can Help

Status:

14%

Animal Care Fund

Goal

$6932 / $50,000

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Status:

10%

Help Us with Our Wish List

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Status:

60%

Sanctuary Sustainability & Habitat Expansion Fund

Goal

$0 / $400,000

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Found Orphaned or Injured Wildlife?

‍Before you pick it up — pause. Many young animals are learning independence and don't need rescuing. But some do.
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‍Call or TEXT (813) 598-5926 immediately if:
-The animal is injured, bleeding, or unable to move
-A parent is dead nearby
-The animal appears to be in distress
-When in doubt, contact us or the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC).

What to do if you find an injured animal

TEXT or call (813) 598-5926. When you reach us, please have ready:
-The type of animalIts location (address, cross streets, or a dropped pin)
-A photo, if possible

‍We rescue native wildlife only — we're unable to assist with domestic pets.

Our goal

To reduce human impact on Florida’s native wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and teamwork.

Gopher Tortoises Need Your Help

Gopher Tortoises are an endangered keystone species that needs your help.

Here's How

Vultures Need Your Help

Vultures are a vital part of the Florida ecosystem that need your help.

Here's How

Help Wildlife
If you see an animal that is on the ground or injured, call us at 813-598-5926 or your local wildlife rehabilitation facility.
Do Not Provide Food or water
Do not provide a sick or injured animal food or water unless directed to by a licensed rehab facility.
Make Sure You Are Safe
Sick or injured wildlife can be very dangerous when they are scared. Make sure you are safe by calling a licensed rehab facility or Florida Wildlife Commission.

Want to Help Florida Wildlife

There are a lot of things you can do!

Donate

Your tax deductible donation goes directly to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of native Florida wildlife. Everyone at Owl's Nest is a volunteer

Take Action

You can sponsor or attend an event to help educate animal lover's everywhere about Florida Wildlife

Become a partner

Sponsor a species, become a benefactor, or sponser an event.

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Don't Be a Fawn-Napper

We are now in fawn season. 🦌 And with that, rehabbers everywhere have their hands full with educating well-meaning people who have kidnapped fawns.