Everglades National Park - Nuisance Wildlife & Unwanted Pets (U.S. National Park Service)

Here's What You Can Do With Unwanted Pets or Nuisance Animals

If you change your mind about a recent purchase, check with your pet store. Some locally-owned stores will allow you to return or exchange your animal for one more suitable to you.

Try contacting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to find an adopter for your unwanted animal by clicking here.

Contact a local wildlife rehabilitation facility. A full directory of providers is available .

Consider taking your pet to your local humane animal shelter.

If you are a resident of Miami-Dade County, you can contact the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department to request the removal of an unwanted pet reptile or the removal of a nuisance snake at 786-331-4454.

For help with other nuisance wildlife, find a local trapper authorized by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A complete list can be found .