Hawks, turtles, alligators, parrots and snakes are just some of the animals waiting to welcome guests to the annual Open House at the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center on Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The public is invited to tour the Wildlife Center, enjoy the 300-acre nature preserve, and get up close and personal with the Wildlife Ambassadors---the wild creatures who are permanent residents of the Wildlife Center. Admission is free, so make sure to bring your friends and family for a “wild” time!
Throughout the day there will be activities and demonstrations, guided nature trail tours, educational programs, local art and craft exhibitors, food, and refreshments. A special feature of the day will be the release of a rehabilitated animal back into the wild.
“Our goal is to play an even more efficient and effective role in serving our wildlife and our human community,” said Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Executive Director, Dan Martinelli. “We have been hosting our Open House for 44 years now, and community support for the Center is stronger than ever! Both children and adults will enjoy the opportunity to interact with animals they might not normally see in their own backyard and learn about how the Wildlife Center cares for creatures that need our help so they can be released back into the wild and have another chance at life.”
Visit the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center at their Open House at 8626 SW Citrus Boulevard in Palm City. Volunteer help is also needed during the event, for more information go to www.tcwild.org, visit their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TreasureCoastWildlifeCenter, email Jordan@tcwild.org or call 772-287-5272. Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly.
Special Times to Note:
- 12:30 PM - Wildlife Program featuring live animals presented by Staff
- 02:30 PM - Wildlife Program featuring live animals presented by Staff
- 03:15 PM - Members' Drawing for Patient Release
- 03:30 PM - Release of recovered patient back into the wild
- Guided Trail Walks will be provided throughout the day
About the Treasure Coast Wildlife Center
The Treasure Coast Wildlife Center (TCWC), founded in 1974, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and natural habitats. This volunteer-driven organization treats thousands of sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals each year including bobcats, eagles, squirrels, rabbits, and more. The Wildlife Center serves Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River, Okeechobee and Palm Beach counties and is renowned for its compelling and memorable public educational outreach programs.
Screech Owl, Kali is being held by Treasure Coast Wildlife Care Specialist, Cheryl.
Two of the Center’s reptilian Wildlife Ambassadors are shown to the crowd.
Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Director of Education, Tim Brown, draws a crowd
as visitors take a moment to get up close and personal with a Florida King Snake
