Who should I call if I come across injured wildlife on campus?
First of all, it is important that you don’t touch any wildlife! This is for both your safety and the animal’s. Furthermore, some species such as gopher tortoises are protected by state law. It is important that you call a professional who is trained to safely handle wildlife.
- If you come across injured or orphaned wildlife, please contact a Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator.
- Rehabilitators in Orange County:
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Central Florida: (407) 568‐3200
- Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: (407) 644‐0190
- Back To Nature Wildlife, Inc: (407) 568‐5138
- Rehabilitators in Orange County:
- If you come across a sick or injured gopher tortoise, please call the FWC Gopher Tortoise Program at (850) 921-1030 on weekdays, 8am – 5pm. After hours and on weekends, please call the FWC Wildlife Alert hotline at (888) 404-3922.
- You should call the FWC Wildlife Alert hotline (888-404-3922) if you see or suspect a wildlife violation anywhere in the state!
- To reach the UCF Police Department, call the non-emergency line at (407) 823-5555 or dial 911 in an emergency.
- For domestic or feral animals, please contact the nearest Humane Society, Animal Services Office, or Animal Control Agency.
- Orange County Animal Services: dial 311 or (407) 836-311