Great wildlife refuge. Strictly volunteer run. The animals are very well taken care of. The education they give is amazing. Up close visit with 2 owls today. Luna is my favorite!!

This was a great wildlife rescue/rehabilitation center! Even the birds think so... One of the egrets they helped rehabilitate and was released still comes back to visit on its own! The staff was very friendly and informative. They clearly care about the animals here. I would definitely recommend the visit and supporting them if you can!

Its no San Diego zoo however the volunteers all have passion to take care of these injured animals. The staff is also very passionate about answering questions about the local wildlife. All the animals seem to be calm and not pacing which indicates to me these animals are loved and properly taken care of

So many pretty birds. It is a refuge with many birds. They ask for a donation so bring cash if you are able. Theres a walking path with water views. Currently there is construction nearby.

Wonderful small rescue and rehab facility that runs on donations. We did a tour today. Our group of five was informed and entertained by stories and antics of the animals there. Some of the residents/guests there included bald eagles, many owls, herons, pelicans and even an opossum. Great experience for adults and children!

Love this place. Not very big. Lots of birds and other animals being cared for. Very friendly staff. Nice opportunity to see some rare species up close. Fees go to helping the animals. Great for young kids

Had a very knowledgeable guide. They had actually taken an owl out for some hand training. So we got to get up close and see the juvenile bird. It was great

Absolutely amazing for a great experience of learning and fun. Definitely helps to protect our local animals. The staff is volunteers who are so passionate about what they do and always willing to answer your questions.

These people are doing very admirable work taking care of and rehabilitating handicapped local wildlife. Loved seeing all the owls, eagles, pelicans, and other birds! They also have turtles too! Please contribute to their cause! Came here with family and we loved it!

Just a wonderful place to visit to appreciate rescued birds (and some other wildlife like turtles and opposom).

As soon as I walked in I had two Bald Eagles staring at me it was amazing

Great place to visit. Tour was excellent. This is wonderful for adults and kids

Love to see all the local fowl being rehabilitated! Amazing!

Love volunteering and being able to see the birds.

A beautiful little rescue group, they help a lot of birds and animals back into the wild, but a few that cant be released are permanent residents. They get excellent care for life. Good work!

Short but pleasant visit. Wish parking lot was larger.

The animals are interesting to see and learn about. We got to see and get a pic of Luna the screech owl- so cute! There also is a beach area, picnic tables, mangrove trails, and boat launch. Very cool place to visit with lots to do

Ive been wanting to visit here for years after seeing a booth for them (compete with owls!!) at the Fishermans Village. We finally had a chance to stop by today. It is a small center but they have a nice variety of species to see. But of course my favorites were the owls!! So many adorable owls. We even got a few hoots from one of the Barred Owls. The pelicans were definitely the most active, their area being open for them to fly in and out as they pleased. The area was a little crowded, even for a Monday, but we were able to stop and see everything and get some fun pictures. I heard one of the volunteers saying the center is expanding to a new, larger, location in the coming years so that will be fun to visit again and see how they expand!

This was an amazing rehab and sanctuary. The staff were very friendly and offered information about each of the birds. The staff was welcoming and knew each bird personally. It was a magical experience.

Beautiful birds! Very informative!

The Peace River Wildlife Center is a small wildlife center located in Punta Gorda and it’s such a nice center. There are so many different birds that have been rescued and call Peace River home and all of the animals that are there appear to be very well cared for. It’s also very clean and it’s a wonderful environment for the animals. All of the enclosures are more than adequate size for the inhabitants, which is encouraging to see.The staff and volunteers there are also incredibly friendly and informative and pride themselves on educating the visitors about the animals as much as possible. Luna, the white screech owl is an adorable ambassador for the center and she is a must see!!!! She truly is adorable!!Overall, I would highly recommend others to visit the center and enjoy the beauty of the birds and other animals there. Afterwards you can also enjoy the beauty of the park as the views are breathtaking!!

Came out to Punta Gorda with my friend, and he showed me this little building tucked away in Ponce De Leon Park. Awesome job these people do rehabbing the wildlife and giving them a second chance. The birds looked well taken care of, and we got to see the Pelicans get fed at 2:30 (was told thats the time they are fed each day). What a cool experience. Bring cash to donate to these wonderful people.During the Pelican feeding, the staff member was very knowledgeable and taught us some fun things we didnt know about before.During the demonstration, a Great Egret came over and perched itself on the fence about 3 feet away as if it was a guest watching the Pelican demo. Made for a great photo op.

A wonderful little gem in Punta Gorda. I went here with my mother and we really enjoyed meeting the animals. They gave a really nice presentation about the pelicans. The gift shop is really nice too.

Hours are 11a- 4p. Just closed when we got there to watch the sunset. They had a variety of birds and 2 Eagles from what we could see. Looks like a clean well kept place.

Amazing place to visit. The birds are beautiful and theres a lot to learn here. The gift shop was perfect for mothers day gifts too.

Small refuge where you can see birds up close and personal. Owls, hawks, penguins and more. Fun to watch at feeding time!

Cool place. The handlers had some birds on out to interact with. Luna stole the show.

Really awesome place and has a great cause ...they give you alot of info about the animals they rescue and how the rehabilitate them

A wonderful little spot to go and check out while you are in the area. The animals are rescues but theres a great variety of birds to see. There were a small number of birds visiting the Fishermans Village that you could meet up close. The crow that said Hi was a big hit with the family!

Cool little place,has some nature trails,a small man made beach. Had a hot dog and the kids played on the playground. Would be a very good place for a picnic.

I absolutely loved visiting this wildlife center! They had all sorts of native birds from songbirds to eagles. My favorites were the crows which happen to be my favorite birds. I think this is a place worth supporting and you should totally visit if youre in the area.

Awesome place. its small. but some animals are beset interesting to look at and see up close

Very interesting visit. The refuge does wonderful work.. The volunteers we met were very pleasant and informative.

Wonderful bird sanctuary. Always worth a visit and a small donation. The staff do a great job taking care of the wounded bird life.

This is a hidden gem in Punta Gorda. The center houses permanently disabled wildlife, and nurses injured wild animals until they can be released back to the wild.There are. Many birds in cages here. Bald Eagles, crows, Herons etc. The largest number is Pelicans. Most injured by fishing tackle. They feed them every afternoon, a site to watch!The facility will be moving shortly to a larger structure, giving the birds larger cages.

Wonderful exhibits with a multitude of interesting owls and shore birds. Some of the pelicans were in the process if building nests which was amazing. Unique animals such as Luna, a white tiny owl, were easy to view and a docent was close by to tell us and other animals stories. Nice gift shop, too.

PRWC is a not for profit wildlife rehabilitation and education center. I was very impressed by the wonderful and knowledgeable volunteers. I learned a lot about these animals. They have a little gift shop as well. A must see if you are in Punta Gorda. Free admission.

Great experience. Wife ecstatic! Great Italian sausage sandwich in the parking lot. Nice view of water from beach. Thanks

The kids and I loved seeing all the rescued birds and turtles. We picked up some nice laminated science pamphlets in the gift store and enjoyed the scenery of the ocean right outside the gates. There are picnic tables for eating, and swings for the kids too.

Very neat place with awesome birds and turtles to view. Non profit with no government help SO SAD. But thankfully these wonderful people stepped into help. We have to save our future once living creature at a time. Must view for the kiddos! Never gets old.

Abe and I watched the sun set and loved it

This place is AMAZING. Free admission, free parking. I researched before going and found a donation list so we donated things in lieu of admission. We will definitely be making another family trip here!!!

This place is small but they have some great birds. The owl was really cool.

Lovely little waterside park and animal sanctuary.

Clean, informative, impressive operation. Thanks for all youre doing for our birds!

This was a great find. It gave us a chance to get up close to the birds. Admission was donation-based. The birds seemed active and happy. I would go back.

It was amazing seeing all the rescued birds. Definitely something to bring the kids to see. The volunteers were eager to share their knowledge with us.

Thank you for caring for Bugs today... I hope my little Marsh Bunny Friend does well where ever yall release him... Im just thankful for his health and me being able to get him through his shock.

They did a beautiful job in the rehabilitation of a gopher tortoise that I dropped off who had respiratory problems. Everyone Ive ever met at PRWC has been very caring and friendly!

Thank you for taking care of these beautiful animals!

Wow, what a great project! PRWC is saving animals and educating the public on zoology and ecology. If you visit, consider making a donation.

Love this place! We always bring some donation supplies for them! They take such good care of the birds!

A true wildlife experience. A Owl was roaming around with his handler. Taking pics with Children responsibly.

Ive visited PRWC since I was about 6 and Ive loved getting to know some of the long time feathered resident rescues. The volunteers & staff are incredible, loving people who take great care of the animals and connect to the public with really interesting bits of knowledge. They have a great sample of Floridas beloved bird population, including Bald Eagles, Roseate Spoonbill, a talking crow, a rare white Screech Owl, and Mooch, the loitering former resident.

Great chance to see Florida wildlife up close. Nice little nature preserve! Especially nice for the younger children, fun for the whole family.

A beautiful rescue with a great hands on staff-they had an awesome selection of animals there to see and the facility is really great, I highly recommend stopping by if youre in town, its super informative and not an all day affair!

The kids absolutely loved this place. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly. It is nice to see what I believe are volunteers helping these animals on a daily basis. I had heard they might be expanding or making it larger in the near future as I am sure they can use the space.

I was disappointed to find out upon arrival it was visit by appointment only.

PRWC is small but filled with all sorts of birds and a few other animals. They dont require much, a donation is all. The place is run by volunteers and if you ask you can get a tour. Lynda was an amazing, funny and knowledgeable tour guide! My kids were more impressed with the birds than the trivia. However, I definitely felt like I walked away with so much more information about owls and gopher tortoises! I was eager to share with family and friends all the things i learned! Thank you Lynda for sharing and being so great!

They deserve our support. They help us appreciate the world we live in. Stop there, buy a t-shirt, and enjoy the sunset.

I have been to this place many times. Every time I go I learned a bit more about these beautiful birds. My mom has given donations of different food products and cleaning products they will always accept them. Just give them a little call and they have a sheet of paper that tells you what things they can accept for donations . They even have a gift shop on premises the shirts are very reasonably priced I recommend visiting it. They also do educational things with the owl Luna. They live on donations so if you visit feel generous to give them a little bit of money.

Up close view of all types of birds, and employees who are pleased to answer questions and have lots of informationto give visitors more knowledge of all they areseeing...

This is a nice place for an old Florida walk, picnic, fishing, and sunset. I am so very pleased with the facility.

One of my favorite places to go! Whenever we visit my father, we always come her. Tradition!

Intended on going to another park right next door and stumbled upon this little gem. Not very large, but the animals are well cared for and the staff are well informed on the rescue animals. Worth a quick stop of you are in the area.

One of my favourite places to visit when Im in the area! Its a small place but they have a ton of birds ranging from your average seagull to bald eagles, hawks, and my personal favourite, a leucistic screech owl named Luna! The staff are super friendly and happy to impart information about any of the birds, some of which have fun names and interesting history. If you come at around 2:30pm, you can watch them feed the pelicans!

Such a great and knowledgeable staff. They want to help every creature if possible. Also a great place to take people of all ages! Its a small area, but you will spend a good amount of time there non the less! Make sure you donate to their cause!

Small but nice wildlife Refuge, with mostly birds that can no longer live in the wild for various reasons. They are well taken care of, the staff is friendly and helpful, and do feedings at certain times, explaining about the birds and answering questions. They also have a great gift shop.

Wonderful rehab facility that welcomes guests and is free to enter. They do accept donation and I always do. The star of the show is Luna their albino Owl and there are dozens of habitat areas with hundreds of animals for viewing. Great people run the non-profit facility!

Great place to relax in natures best.

It was a fun place to visit, with friendly staff and volunteers. I would absolutely go back with my wife.

Small but very informative and interesting. Staff is knowledgeable and ready to answer your questions. The gift shop is nice and affordable with some unique gifts available.

They do a lot for the communitys wildlife and you can visit and see some cute and interesting birds!

Animals are well cared for. Volunteers love spending their time there and it shows. I am one of them!

I enjoyed visiting the wildlife rescue. The birds and the place was very peaceful. There was an atmosphere of calm in the birds. The birds are beautiful and well cared for.

Loved the volunteers wandering among the visitors with helpful information about the birds and animals and how the center helps them.

Its nice to see a place dedicated to the rehabilitation of birds. There is no fee to get in, they do have a donation box. Nice location with free parking.

Such a wonderful place. People there are so patient and understanding of the rescued animals Needs and comfort.

Great staff/volunteers, lots of birds and some other animals.

Wonderful place filled with absolutely beautiful birds. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable and really care about what they do.

What great little place. Nice staff, pretty clean and a great selection of birds.

Very nice place to visit. The people that work/volunteer there are very interactive with the visitors. They rescue local wildlife and treat and release them back to the area that they were brought in from. If they cant heal them they keep them there and care for them. Very nice.

Its a little like stepping back in to the Jurassic Period. Loud screeches from very large birds. Watching them eat was a real education for our grandkids. Its an amazing place. They only ask for a donation. Don t miss this great place.

Bald Eagles, Great Horned Owls and Pelicans oh my ! A great variety of wildlife that are being rehabilitated or live there full time. If you want to see them up close. This is the place to go. They even have an albino owl named Luna. Very beautiful. A crow that talks to you. So much more. This is a great place.

If I could give a higher score I would! Such an amazing staff! Very knowledgeable where the animals are concerned. Friendly faces all around to answer questions. Even questions from little ones.Its a wonderful,educational place to bring family & friends. Take a trip to Peace River Wildlife Center! You will love it!

Stunning. Donations not required, but i give everytime. Beautifully rehomed/rehabbed animals and birds. Lovevtaking my niece and just listening.

I love seeing the animals

Really nice. Many animals. Staff very knowledgeable & friendly.

Lots of birds to see, staff very friendly, glad to donate to help feed the birds!! Great location!!

Go and support this place. Doing great work and beautiful animals they help. Donations are all they ask.

Fun visit, these guys are doing good work. Worth the visit.

Love the hidden trails at the park. What the wildlife center does is AMAZING, thank you!

We shared this experience with our 5 year old Grandson. We explained how the birds come to the wildlife center and are rehabilitated. I recommend children and adults visit as often as possible. We go there about once a month.

It was nice was a great day nature center was nice.

Love this small wildlife center and the fact that they shelter birds that would never make it in the wild.

Very quaint little rehabilitation center with tons of different species of birds! Cute little gift shop too.

Awesome rosie spoonbill! AND, PONCE DE LEON PARK IS AWESOME. Water view superb!

Amazing spot to learn about SW wildlife at no cost! Make sure to donate to support these animals in help.

This is such a wonderful place. We enjoyed our visit and the kids didnt want to leave!

It is a great place that helps injured Wild life And also has a gift shop It runs on the nations so please bring your eggs, kale, lettuce, Bleach, Paper towels..