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Forest Animal Rescue

Meet the animals

Meeting the lifetime needs of captive wild animals rescued from dire situations, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Rehabilitation and release of wild black bears and coordinating the safe release of other rehabilitated wildlife
Serval

wild cats

primates

Flying Foxes

other animals

LATEST NEWS

Adopt a Highway – Citrus County

Forest Animal Rescue needs your help!

One of our projects to benefit wild animals is to be responsible stewards of the environment that we share with them. We have joined the National litter awareness program by…
Oatmeal gifts

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

May the spirit of Christmas bring you and your family hope, love, and happiness. From everyone at Forest Animal Rescue Now – enjoy watching the animals open their Christmas gifts!
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#GivingTuesday is here!

Everyone knows about Black Friday – and then there is Cyber Monday… Our personal favorite is Giving Tuesday! In 2022 it falls on November 29 Giving Tuesday is a global generosity…

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP THE ANIMALS?

INTERNSHIPS

Learn about our internship program and download an application

FULL TIME RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEERS

Full-time volunteers stay in our lodging and work alongside our interns every day

ALTERNATIVE BREAK GROUPS

We host ASB groups throughout the year, contact us to learn more

PART TIME LOCAL VOLUNTERS

If you live locally and would like to help out as your schedule allows – this program is for you!

Testimonials

What our volunteers and supporters have to say.

Wild Animal Sanctuary

and Educational facility
Meeting the lifetime needs of wild animals in dire situations

Since 1998, Forest Animal Rescue (formerly known as Peace River Refuge and Ranch) has ensured that rescued wild animals have the space and peace that they need to heal and thrive. 

They are given the best in veterinary care, a healthy diet, and playmates of their own kind as appropriate.

Animals rescued from captive situations regain confidence as their bodies gain strength, and they learn to appreciate the humans who have come to their aid, in a true sanctuary setting.

Black bear cubs are rehabilitated and, once they have regained their  strength, they are returned to State authorities for release in appropriate locations. 

Other native wild animals that have been rehabilitated by others are also provided with a safe, protected location, owned by the sanctuary, to be released back into their native habitat.

Rescuing Captive Wildlife from Abuse or Exploitation

Captive wild animals that have been confiscated by authorities, used in research, abandoned to starve or have been attempted pets that failed because of their wild nature

Rehabilitation and Release of Wild Black Bears

Orphaned or injured wild bear cubs are nurtured and rehabilitated with minimal human interaction so that they learn to thrive on their own and can be released back into the wild. We also coordinate with other rehabilitation facilities to assist in the safe release on native animals on sanctuary-owned, protected land

Education to drive change

We have strong volunteer and internship programs, as well as our social media and online outreach to educate others on the issues facing wild animals in captivity and the plight of their wild counterparts

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