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"We are not just protecting land, we are reclaming Florida's wild heart."
Founder
Amnesty Wildlife Refuge was born from a single, revolutionary question: Where can Florida’s wildlife truly be safe?
Watching the rapid expansion of development carve up the state’s natural habitats, Ariel Castro recognized a critical gap in conservation. While many lands were protected, few were truly free from the pressures of hunting and human encroachment.
Driven by an unwavering passion for ecology and a deep respect for native species, Ariel Castro set out to secure a sanctuary where nature could take the wheel. The vision was bold: a permanent, expanding, hunting-free haven.
Today, that vision is a 400-acre reality. Under Ariel Castro’s leadership, Amnesty Wildlife Refuge stands as a guardian against the sprawl, actively reintroducing native vegetation and providing a forever home for bobcats, black bears, and gopher tortoises.
True protection means freedom from fear.
Allowing Mother Nature to dictate the landscape's recovery.
Actively acquiring land to prevent fragmentation.
Help us expand the borders of safety. Your tax-deductible donations directly fund land acquisition and habitat restoration, ensuring that every acre reclaimed becomes a permanent sanctuary for Florida’s wildlife.