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    Everglades

    National Park Florida

Nuisance Wildlife & Unwanted Pets

Here's What You Can Do With Unwanted Pets or Nuisance Animals
 
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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.
 
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Consider surrenduring your animal to a network of adopters during a Nonnative Pet Amnesty Day presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC). Details of upcoming Nonative Pet Amnesty Days can be found by clicking here.

 
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Contact a local wildlife rehabilitation facility. A full directory of providers is available here.
 
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Consider taking your pet to your local humane animal shelter.

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

Did You Know?

White-tailed Deer

Over forty species of mammals inhabit Everglades National Park. Though they often utilize drier habitats, many are also adapted to the semi-aquatic habitats of the Everglades.  White-tailed Deer can often be seen wading through the sawgrass prairies.