Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge pausing intakes of orphaned wildlife due to staff levels

NAVARRE, Fla. — Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge announced that it will be pausing intakes of orphaned wildlife to best serve the patients currently in its care.

The nonprofit wildlife sanctuary and rehabilitation center is located in Navarre. Their services extend to five counties across Northwest Florida.

“PLEASE, contact us if you find orphaned wildlife so we can try to coach you through reunification or direct you to another resource. We don’t want to leave our community hanging, and will still try to direct you to the best possible options for your situation,” said the refuge center. “We may be able to help with injured adult animals or orphans with dire injuries, but we are hoping to help connect those with true orphans in need to other rehabbers in the area to help.”…

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