The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s Nature Center remains closed to the public and all events are postponed until further notice based on recent guidance from government and health officials to help prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Conservancy staff will continue to treat injured, sick and orphaned animals in its care at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital, as well as conduct field research and advocate for environmental causes.
The Wildlife Hospital accepts patients seven days a week between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. If you find an injured animal, call 239-262-CARE (2273).
For more information and additional tips on handling injured, sick or orphaned animals, visit www.Conservancy.org.
About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida:
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a not-for-profit environmental protection organization with a 56-year history focused on the issues impacting the water, land, wildlife and future of Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties. The Conservancy accomplishes this mission through the combined efforts of its experts in the areas of environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation. The Conservancy of Southwest Florida, world-class Nature Center and von Arx Wildlife Hospital are headquartered in Naples, Florida, 1495 Smith Preserve Way, south of the Naples Zoo off Goodlette-Frank Road. Learn more about the Conservancy’s work and how to support the quality of life in Southwest Florida www.conservancy.org.