EVERGLADE WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Opened in 1990, the Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens was one of the first of its kind in the country giving residence to permanently injured or non-releasable Florida native wildlife. Today it has the distinction of being the largest collection of Florida native wildlife in the State, with over 83 native species including alligators, bobcats, panthers, otters, eagles, peacocks and, of course flamingos.
Flamingo Pond
A highlight of Flamingo Gardens, the lush area showcases Caribbean Flamingos amidst their naturalistic environment of tropical vegetation and sparkling waterfalls. Children will delight in feeding the Flamingos!
Otter Habitat
The Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary at Flamingo Gardens has one of the most successful otter breeding programs in the United States. Otters at Flamingo Gardens have produced over 32 offspring since the program started in 1989. These otters have been released into the wild or sent to other breeding programs at sanctuaries across the US. Come see Fast Eddie, Patches, Spanky and our newest addition, Bella, swim and play while they wait for their new habitat to Open in 2013.
Everglades Free-Flight Aviary
Walk through our 25,000 square foot Everglades free-flight facility, housing one of the largest collections of wading birds in America with over 250 birds representing more than 45 species native to Florida. The five unique ecosystems of the Florida Everglades are represented through the display of native plants; coastal prairie, mangrove swamp, cypress forest, subtropical hardwood hammock, and sawgrass prairie.
Flamingo Pond
A highlight of Flamingo Gardens, the lush area showcases Caribbean Flamingos amidst their naturalistic environment of tropical vegetation and sparkling waterfalls. Children will delight in feeding the Flamingos!
Birds Of Prey Center
A showcase of South Florida’s Raptors in their naturalistic habitat. These birds are either at-risk or endangered and cannot be released because of injuries sustained in the wild. At the Center visitors will see a variety of owls, vultures, hawks, falcons as well as Golden and Bald eagles.
Parrot Aviary
Among birds in the Parrot Aviary located in the entry courtyard are an African Grey, White Eyed Conures, Cockatoos, and Macaws which have been rescued or adopted by the sanctuary.
