Wildlife Wonders Education Program with Florida Wild Mammal Association

The Wildlife Wonders Education Program is based on learning through volunteerism. Those who participate include youth (high-school age), adults (college students and older), and those seeking community service hours. Participants may assist in the caring for animals undergoing rehabilitation at our facility, with support and guidance provided by FWMA staff. They learn about animal welfare and get hands-on wildlife rehabilitation experience, enhancing their knowledge of biology, ecology, zoology, while fostering a compassion for life. Each year, we have dozens of participants who enter the program with various goals and objectives; this program is flexible enough to accommodate the unique needs of participants with highly diverse backgrounds, talents, and experiences.

Throughout the year, our wildlife educators take our education animals, (our “Animal Ambassadors”,) out into the community to talk about the work we do and the challenges faced by native wildlife. We conduct educational programs in schools, libraries, churches, as well as attend multiple community events throughout the area. To request an educational program, or to tell us about a community event that you would like us to attend, please send us an email.