*Please note: Beginning January 30th, 2023, Back to Nature’s Wildlife Walk will be temporarily closed to the public due to a new construction project (learn more). However, we are STILL accepting injured and orphaned wildlife in need of rehabilitation. Please call ahead before bringing any wildlife in.
Explore Eagles Roost
Since our relocation in 2014 to Eagles Roost (10525 Clapp Simms Duda Rd. Orlando, FL 32832). Our new location will further help to educate Central Florida’s residents through guided educational refuge tours of our wildlife rehabilitation center and some of the exotic and non-releasable native species who live permanently at our wildlife refuge. Get the chance to see over 30 different wildlife species with our Educational Ambassadors as well as learn about how you can help save your local environment.
Facility Visitation Info
General Admission: $5 donation/person (children 3 and under are free)
Visiting Hours: Tuesday – Sunday
9am-4pm
The General Admission Donation (no tour guide or call ahead needed) supports Back To Nature’s wildlife refuge cause and educational endeavors which includes admission to the Wildlife Walk and picnic pavilion.
Book a guided tour to learn more about the residents of BTN and their species! Your tour guide will lead you through the Wildlife Walk while stopping at each enclosure to share the stories of the animals that permanently reside at BTN. Learn fun facts while witnessing the animals in action…even the sleepy ones!
Large Group and Private Guided Tour Scheduling Hours: Tuesday – Sunday 10am-3pm
*Staff Guided tours by appointment only
*Private Tours $50 minimum (if less than 10 people)
*Closed to the public Mondays and Major Holidays
Due to Covid-19, Guided Tours have been temporarily suspended.
Group Tour Info:
- Tours last approximately 1.5 hours with booking times between 10am-3pm.
- All guided tours are by appointment only (booked at least 2-3 weeks in advance).
- Minimum $50 (up to 10 people, children over 3 yrs of age or adult). Or $5.00 per person for groups of more than 1O people.
Tour booking guidelines:
Back to Nature’s Wildlife Walk Guided Tour cost is a $50 minimum (1-10 guests) or $5 per person for groups larger than 10 people (this includes all adults and children over 3 years of age). Payment is expected on arrival and must paid in full. Please arrive on time (there is an additional $25 late fee for tours arriving more than 20 minutes past start time). For tours larger than 25 people, a $50 security deposit is required to book the tour (public schools are exempt from making a deposit). Deposits can be made on our website via PayPal under the “donate” section. Please forward your receipt email to the tour booking coordinator for proof of deposit after transaction has been made. Cancellations 36 hours in advance will receive a full deposit refund. Cancellations after 36 hours will not be refunded. Please notify the tour booking coordinator regarding schedule complications, as we schedule our staff and volunteers accordingly. Thank you.