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Florida Wildlife Hospital Welcomes New Director

The Florida Wildlife Hospital has a new Director on board!  Tracy Frampton took over the reins in June when former Director Sue Small retired.  Tracy has an impressive resume and has worked with animals in many different capacities and roles.   

Her future plans for the hospital include:

Expanding the volunteer program, Strengthening partnerships with other local organizations whose main goal is the welfare of animals, Increasing current funding sources, and Raising awareness about the hospital and the services it provides to the community.

OUR PURPOSE 
 
The Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to Florida's wildlife in need. 

 
 


 
 

 OUR MISSION 
 
Our Mission is to aid injured, sick, and orphaned native Florida wildlife and migratory birds and return them to their place in the ecosystem. 

 
 

 
 

 OUR DAILY OPERATION 
 
The Florida Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary is open 365 days a year to admit wildlife patients. We see many declining species that are of special concern, including the sandhill crane, the gopher tortoise, and the osprey. 

 
 


 
 

 OUR ACCOUNTABILITY 
 
We care for almost 5,000 patients per year. 

 
 


 
 

 OUR FUNDING 
 

Although we are licensed by state and federal government agencies, we receive no funding from them. We operate only on donations from membership dues, local companies, and grants. Your support is extremely important to the Florida Wildlife Hospital and to the continued care of Florida's treasure--our wildlife.

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE FLORIDA WILDLIFE HOSPITAL, A FLORIDA-BASED NONPROFIT CORPORATION (REGISTRATION NUMBER: SC08287), MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL FREE 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING THEIR WEBSITE HERE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

 

 
 


 
 

 MEMBERSHIP 
 
There are two ways to become a member. You can print and mail a membership form with your check or fill out our Online Form and pay through PayPal. Members support the operational costs of running our wildlife center. Individual memberships start at $20.00. You will receive our quarterly newsletter with progress reports, interesting animals cases and local environment news. By supplying your e-mail address, you will also receive important e-mail updates. Florida Wildlife Hospital cannot exist without the generosity of our community and continuing support from our members. 

 
 


 
 

 HOW YOU CAN HELP 
 
There are many ways you can support our efforts to care for injured and orphaned wildlife.You can become a member, donate items from our WISH LIST, help out as a Volunteer, sponsor an Educational program for a classroom or civic group, and attend our fundraising Events. Tell your friends, relatives, neighbors, and co-workers about Florida Wildlife Hospital!

Terri Wright held the position of General Manager at WFIT from 1998-2023.