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From the quiet steps of a white-tailed deer to the curious gaze of a raccoon, every animal that wanders through our refuge becomes part of its unfolding story. At Amnesty Wildlife Refuge, wildlife is given room to live naturally — with expanding space, respect, and the freedom to simply be. Your tax-deductible donations ensure these animals always have a safe place to call home.
Across an expanding 400 acres of native habitat, animals can live largely on their own terms, moving, feeding, and interacting in ways that reflect the natural world. This land is carefully sheltered to encourage the ecosystem to flourish, and we are gradually enhancing and extending it by introducing native plants and wildlife that may provide additional food and support for a balanced, thriving community. Every plant, stream, and open space helps contribute to the vitality of life, and each animal can take its place within a vibrant ecosystem, participating in the natural rhythms of the land. Over time, these efforts may allow the landscape to regenerate, inviting the richness of the wild to grow beyond our borders, full of movement, abundance, and life.
The bobcat (Lynx rufus) is a medium-sized wild cat native to North America, recognized for its short “bobbed” tail, tufted ears, and spotted or streaked fur.
The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is a subspecies of the American black bear native to the forests, swamps, and scrublands of Florida.
The swamp rabbit (Sylvilagus aquaticus), sometimes found in parts of northern Florida, is a large species of cottontail rabbit adapted to wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and river floodplains.
White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are adaptable North American herbivores recognized by the white underside of their tail. In Florida, they inhabit forests and wetlands; the diminutive Key deer is a unique local subspecies.
The Florida scrub-jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) is a striking blue and gray bird found only in the scrub habitats of Florida, making it the state’s only endemic bird species.
Gopher Tortoise (often called “gopher turtle”): A keystone species of Florida’s dry uplands. Its deep burrows shelter hundreds of other animals; it grazes on grasses, herbs, and seasonal wildflowers.
Red Fox: An adaptable, white‑tipped–tailed omnivore active mostly at dawn and dusk. Hunts rodents and insects, but also eats fruits, thriving from forests to farms and suburbs.
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Every protected and reclaimed acre exists because of your respect for wildlife. Here, animals live freely—no care, no intervention, just nature. Your tax-deductible donations and ongoing support preserve and expand their freedom to remain truly wild.
