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The SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL is a private non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our Center is located on 5 acres of land in the Sportsplex Park, donated by the City of Coral Springs (adjacent to the Sawgrass Expressway between Sample Road and Royal Palm Blvd.). The Nature Center is a place where people of all ages can come to observe birds, mammals, reptiles and native plants and learn to appreciate the beauty of nature in South Florida. 

We currently have two buildings on site: a multi-purpose building with a meeting room, nature gift boutique, offices, and restrooms; and the wildlife hospital where wild native animals are treated, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild. Non-releasable and exotic animals & birds will allow a close-up viewing opportunity in the Center’s permanent exhibit area. Animals and birds will be housed in natural-looking habitats and aviaries. We also have an outdoor classroom to hold educational programs, lectures, camp, parties, group activities, and to host meetings.

Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 752-WILD (9453)

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Sohel R.

CEO at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

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The SAWGRASS NATURE CENTER & WILDLIFE HOSPITAL is a private non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. Our Center is located on 5 acres of land in the Sportsplex Park, donated by the City of Coral Springs (adjacent to the Sawgrass Expressway between Sample Road and Royal Palm Blvd.). The Nature Center is a place where people of all ages can come to observe birds, mammals, reptiles and native plants and learn to appreciate the beauty of nature in South Florida.

For 30 years, the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital has been a vital force in South Florida, dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating native wildlife while inspiring environmental stewardship through education. What began in the home of our visionary founder, Joan Kohl, has flourished into a 22-acre sanctuary featuring an interactive Nature Center, a fully equipped Wildlife Hospital, a Bird Sanctuary, diverse animal habitats for permanent residents, and over 10 acres of protected conservation wetlands.

Each year, we care for more than 1,200 sick, injured, or orphaned native animals, with the goal of returning them to their native habitat. Our programs and outreach efforts now engage over 150,000 people annually, making the Swgrass Nature Center a cornerstone of wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education in our region.

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Sohel R.

CEO at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

The Sawgrass Nature Center Administration Building

A view of the Hospital and Administration Buildings

Sawgrass Nature Center and Wildlife Hospital serve a broad population that includes:

Staff & Board of Directors

Meet Our Sales Staff

Our Board of Directors

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Name: Title:

Spiro Edgos, Owner The Bin Doctor

SNC Board President       bindoctorcleaning@gmail.com

Lois Margolin, CPA
Your Concierge Accountant

SNC Board Vice President     lois@loismargolin.com

Erica Tricarico Vignola, Director of Operations
MDPerm

SNC Board Secretary           Erica.tricarico@MDPerm.com

Amy Szarenski, Financial Advisor First Command Financial Services, Inc.

SNC Board Director        alszarenski@firstcommand.com

Elaine Joggerst, Project Management Professional

SNC Board Director      laineyj2@gmail.com

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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

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