Come explore the natural side of South Florida at Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital. Whether you are visiting with family, friends, a school group, or on your own, SNC offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, learn about native wildlife, and support an organization dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and environmental education.
A visit to Sawgrass Nature Center is a chance to experience local wildlife up close, enjoy peaceful outdoor spaces, and discover the important work being done every day to protect and care for animals in need. From educational exhibits to resident wildlife ambassadors, every visit helps support our mission.
During your visit, you may have the opportunity to:
• Meet resident ambassador animals
• Explore exhibits featuring native Florida wildlife
• Learn about wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
• Enjoy nature-based experiences for all ages
• Support local conservation and environmental education effort
Whether you are stopping by for a quick visit or spending time exploring the
grounds, SNC is a place where curiosity, compassion, and conservation come
together.
• Families looking for an educational outing
• Students interested in wildlife and conservation
• Visitors seeking a fun and meaningful local
experience
• Nature lovers of all ages
• Community members who want to support
wildlife rescue efforts
Each visit offers the chance to learn more about the
animals that share our environment and how we can all
help protect them.
Becoming a Sawgrass Nature Center Member is one of the most impactful ways to support wildlife rescue,
rehabilitation, and environmental education in our community.
Membership helps provide critical resources for the Wildlife Hospital, including food, medical care, and
rehabilitation supplies for the animals in our care.
As a member, you help ensure that injured and orphaned wildlife receive the care they need while
supporting programs that inspire people to protect and appreciate Florida’s native wildlife.
Membership benefits may include:
• Free or discounted admission to the Nature Center
• Invitations to special member events
• Early access to select programs and activities
• Discounts on select events and programs
• The satisfaction of directly supporting wildlife rescue and
conservation
Sawgrass Nature Center welcomes group visits, school field trips, scouts, camps, and other organized
groups. Visiting SNC is a great way to provide students and participants with a hands-on learning
experience focused on wildlife, habitats, and environmental stewardship.
To schedule a group visit or learn more about educational opportunities, please contact us in advance at
When you visit Sawgrass Nature Center, you are doing more than enjoying a day with nature — you are
helping support wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and environmental education in our community.
As a nonprofit organization, SNC relies on admission, donations, memberships, sponsorships, and
community support to continue caring for injured and orphaned wildlife and inspiring the next generation of
conservationists.
Every visit makes a differenceSawgrass Nature Center welcomes group visits, school field trips, scouts, camps, and other organized
groups. Visiting SNC is a great way to provide students and participants with a hands-on learning
experience focused on wildlife, habitats, and environmental stewardship.
To schedule a group visit or learn more about educational opportunities, please contact us in advance at
The Nature Center is open later than the Wildlife Hospital. Once the hospital is closed animal intakes are NOT accepted until the following business day. If you have found an injured animal please call us at 954-752-9453 during business hours. Please note: We do not monitor voicemail outside of business hours.
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Sunday:
Closed
9am – 5pm
9am – 5pm
9am – 5pm
9am – 5pm
10am – 3pm
10am – 3pm
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Sunday:
Closed
9:30am – 4pm
9:30am – 4pm
9:30am – 4pm
9:30am – 4pm
10am – 2pm
10am – 2pm
Adults: $5
Children (ages 5+): $3
Children (under 5): Free
Military Families: Free
Special Events Notice: Regular admission rates do not apply during special events (including Orchid Fest and Spring into Spring). Event-specific pricing will be posted separately.
