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Hurricane Milton Update: Post-Storm Status

Dear supporters, We’re happy to report that all refuge animals are safe and unharmed following the storm. While several enclosures experienced flooding, many animals were evacuated beforehand. Our team is hard at work with cleanup and preparing the refuge to accept new wildlife intakes. We…
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Give Back with myWalgreens Donation Program

BTN is participating in myWalgreens donation program! myWalgreens, the loyalty program from Walgreens, now offers an easy way for anyone who shops at Walgreens to give back. You can earn 1% cash back on qualifying purchases by signing up for free. Then, through December 31st, you…
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BTN temporarily closes to visitors due to new construction project

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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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New Construction Project at BTN is Underway

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on July 12 to approve the budget package that included the investment funds to construct new buildings for BTN and a company has finally been selected. Construction is likely to start in the next couple of…
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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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Free admission to Back to Nature’s Wildlife Walk for qualified workers

Visit Back to Nature's Wildlife Walk for free with your family in 2021! A special "Thank you" gift sponsored by Florida wildlife lover Ed Lynt of Avalon Park, Orlando for qualified workers. Find out if you qualify:
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Back to Nature selected as the ‘Quotes for Good’ organization by State Farm

Quotes for Good™ Back to Nature is excited to be sponsored by their local State Farm® agent as this month's Quotes for Good organization. From February to March 2021, for every household sent their way and completes an auto, fire, life, or health insurance quote,…
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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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