Animals

Wildlife and hurricanes: What you can do to help

In preparation for hurricane Ian, Back to Nature (BTN) will be closed to the public until further notice starting Wednesday, September 28. Our facility will reopen once it has been deemed safe and operational to accept animals post-storm. The safety of our staff, guests, and animals is…
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BTN Receives Possible “Dwarf” Opossum

Meet Nicky, an infant opossum who was recently brought to Back to Nature by Nicole McKenzie, Senior Animal Control Officer at Orange County Animal Services. Upon inspection, he was found to have a severe ear infection and several unique characteristics. Nicky was unusually small, had…
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Important: HPAI -Avian Influenza & Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in Florida and has been found on the coastal regions close to Back to Nature! At this time Back to Nature WILL NOT be accepting any water birds, wading birds, shore birds, birds of prey (hawks, owls, eagles etc.)…
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Found an Animal in Need?

If you have found an animal in need, contact us for assistance and information on how to handle the situation. If you are dropping off wildlife, please call ahead at 407-568-5138. For after-hour emergencies, text 954-415-8948. We are open to the public Tuesday - Sunday…
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Check out our new YouTube channel

      Enjoy educational, holiday, baby wildlife videos and more! Click Here to view and subscribe to our channel!!
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Giving Season is Here!

Back to Nature is so grateful for your support! Please consider giving this year to the injured and orphaned wildlife of central Florida and the ambassador animals of BTN. Any gift amount is one worth giving and is tax deductible. You can visit our donate…
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