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Preserving Nature by Design
Preserving Nature by Design
General Information
Florida Panther
Florida Panther (Puma concolor coryi).

Located on the grounds of the Loxahatchee River District, the partnership between the District and Busch Wildlife Sanctuary dates back to 1997. This District continues its support of this important community and environmental resource through support and expansion of Busch's program and facility.

Through that support, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary continues to serve as an injured wildlife care facility dedicated to bringing wildlife and people together to foster awareness of the value and diversity of Florida's natural resources. Here you will find a unique opportunity to experience native Florida wildlife and natural ecosystems up close. There is an education center with a resource library, an outdoor amphitheater, and an animal hospital which treats over 4,000 injured animals annually.

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, along with the Loxahatchee River District, is dedicated to providing learning experiences about Florida's wildlife through tours of the facility, as well as off-site programs which reach thousands of school children each year. All of the resident animals at the Sanctuary were injured or orphaned and due to the severity of their injuries can not be returned to the wild. Sanctuary residents range from the American bald eagle, Florida panther, American alligator, great-horned owl, and many more.

To learn more, call (561) 575-3399 or click www.buschwildlife.com.

Great Horned Owl
Barrel Owl (Strix Varia).
Osprey
Osprey (Pandion haliaetus).

Facility Map

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Photo Gallery
2012 Loxahatchee River Photography Contest
Latest photos added: 2012 Loxahatchee River Photography Contest.
What's New
WPTV's Steve Weagle to Talk on 2013 Hurricane Outlook
The Friends of the Loxahatchee River Friday, May 3, 2013 meeting will feature Steve Weagle, chief meteorologist for WPTV's Storm Team 5.
River Center Talk & Book signing with The Cross & the Mask author, historian James Snyder
Local author and historian James Snyder will discuss his newest novel, The Cross and the Mask, at the River Center on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 6pm.
Events Calendar
May 20, 2013
LRECD Board Meeting
May 22, 2013
NPBCID Meeting
May 22, 2013
JID Workshop Meeting
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