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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
Jupiter Farms
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Kyle Romero
A native-Florida wildlife sanctuary and rehab center — see panthers, bears, eagles, and more up close.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a beloved nonprofit that rehabilitates injured native Florida wildlife and houses non-releasable animals — Florida panthers, black bears, bald eagles, owls, alligators and crocodiles, bobcats, foxes, otters, and more — along shaded boardwalks. Now in a spacious $20 million Jupiter Farms home that tripled its size, it's one of the most family-friendly stops around.
Admission is free, by donation; a favorite with kids.
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Free Family-Friendly Wildlife Outdoor
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Before you go
- Admission is free (donation-based) — the sanctuary runs entirely on donations.
- Open 7 days a week, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
- See native Florida species: panthers, black bears, bald eagles, owls, alligators, crocodiles, bobcats, foxes, otters, deer, and birds.
- At its larger new Jupiter Farms location (opened 2023) — allow plenty of time to explore the boardwalks.
- Family-friendly and stroller-accessible; bring water and sun protection for the shaded outdoor paths.
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