Gopher Tortoise Day
April 10th was officially adopted by the Gopher Tortoise Council as Gopher Tortoise Day! In Florida, gopher tortoises are found in parts of all 67 counties and are… Read More »Gopher Tortoise Day
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Giving Tuesday 2024
Everyone knows about Black Friday – and then there is Cyber Monday… Our personal favorite is Giving Tuesday – and it Starts Today! Giving Tuesday… Read More »Giving Tuesday 2024
Give4Marion is underway 9/17/24!
Please join us in our best fundraiser of the year! 10am today through 7pm Tomorrow You can give to help the animals and your donation… Read More »Give4Marion is underway 9/17/24!
Rescued red-shouldered hawks
We recently released three red-shouldered hawks on property that we protect and maintain for wildlife. Its another wonderful example of how active collaboration with other… Read More »Rescued red-shouldered hawks
Another Successful Highway Cleanup
Ozello Trail November 2023 Another successful highway cleanup in the beautiful Aquatic Preserve. The bald eagles were even singing with happiness (and breeding season!) We… Read More »Another Successful Highway Cleanup
Give4Marion is almost here!
It’s time to show that Ocala/Marion is full of generosity! On September 19-20, help us celebrate #Give4Marion!
Three rehabilitated bear cubs released!
Their Mom was hit by a car, leaving them orphaned. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries brought them to Forest Animal Rescue for rehabilitation. Its fantastic to see them run – properly afraid of humans and ready to live free and wild!
We named them Iris, June and Kyle (although they never saw humans enough to learn their names)