Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary at Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
The Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of Florida's wildlife and natural resources. Our goal is to rescue, rehab, release, & educate! Open all holidays except New Year's Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Meets animal welfare guidelines
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- Penner246Port Lavaca, Texas153 contributionsA special place!There is some really great work going on here. A lovely and caring environment for all of these special animals. Hurt or wounded animals are brought here and rehabilitated and hopefully they can be released back to their environment but if not then they become the centers ambassadors which is really special. You can see these animals are so well cared for. This is a place to visit for an hour or so and seeing the special animals that are here.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 2, 2023
- Katty Sean M116 contributionsWe love BushThis place is great! My family and I have been coming to Bush for years. However we had not been there since they moved to their new location. We went today and thoroughly enjoyed it. They do such a great job taking care of all the animals. They have bobcats, bears, turkeys, Florida panthers and more. Though it’s not a huge facility, it packs a punch. Plus it runs only on donations. We love Bush and will return soon.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten February 3, 2024
- tiffanydyoungGainesville, Georgia102 contributionsPerfect way to spend a few hoursWent on Sunday and it was not very busy. We did go in the afternoon after we did a few other things in the area that day. Some of the animals were not active because it was hot, but majority were out for viewing. A donation is all that is required to enter and well worth it. You can scan the QR code to find the animals story and the reason they are at the sanctuary which is really nice.Visited July 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 26, 2024
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Vincent S
15 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
First, let's agree that the work Busch Wildlife Sanctuary does in caring for injured animals is beyond reproach and fully worthy of financial support. The new location has a larger animal hospital to care for injured animals. However, the new location, in it's present state, is underwhelming. Compared to its original location, which we have visited for more than 20 years, it is sterile and devoid of the coziness that made the old location a truly enjoyable experience.
Concrete sidewalks and viewing stations, devoid of shade trees, make for hot and tiring viewing, esp. for small children. The enclosures for both large and small animals offer limited viewing as many of the animals seek covered shelter from the sun. For example, if you have visited the old facility, you'll recall the otter enclosure with its waterfall that the otters enjoyed so much. The new otter enclosure is pathetic.
What bothered me the most was the way donations are accepted when you enter building. Three credit card machines face you with suggested donations in amounts that may very well be greater than some families are willing to donate. No longer is there a cash container for you to decide what works for your budget. And, unlike inviting old complex entrance, there is only one person to watch over credit card machines.
A number of our friends who have visited both facilities have made similar comments. We will continue to donate as we have in the past. Decide for yourself.
Concrete sidewalks and viewing stations, devoid of shade trees, make for hot and tiring viewing, esp. for small children. The enclosures for both large and small animals offer limited viewing as many of the animals seek covered shelter from the sun. For example, if you have visited the old facility, you'll recall the otter enclosure with its waterfall that the otters enjoyed so much. The new otter enclosure is pathetic.
What bothered me the most was the way donations are accepted when you enter building. Three credit card machines face you with suggested donations in amounts that may very well be greater than some families are willing to donate. No longer is there a cash container for you to decide what works for your budget. And, unlike inviting old complex entrance, there is only one person to watch over credit card machines.
A number of our friends who have visited both facilities have made similar comments. We will continue to donate as we have in the past. Decide for yourself.
Written April 15, 2024
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SkiBumFromGA
Atlanta, GA17 contributions
Oct 2022
Very cool walk in the park. Cool as in temperature - completely shaded and temperature seemed dramatically less than surrounding area. Cool as in all the animals in a great setting, even had a presentation by a naturalist about a variety of their animals. Cool as in it was free - they accept donations and we gave significantly. What great way to spend a few hours admiring and appreciating nature.
Written November 9, 2022
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pamgholson77
Coconut Creek, FL65 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
This is a wonderful place for family to go and walk around and look at the animals. It can be very educational if you want it to be. It also has a great gift shop and ample restrooms. Your entrance fee is a donation of your choice and they rehabilitate insured wildlife so how can you possibly go wrong. You only need 2 hours MAX so give it a try and leave a nice donation 😉
Written April 13, 2023
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Courtney W.
Mykonos Town, Greece2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We went during the rain and still had a nice time. The staff were friendly and it was really cool to see all the animals. Love that they accept animals and do everything they can to rehab and release them. The ones that are unable to live in the wild are kept on property.
Written February 10, 2020
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Travel5755
West Hartford, CT30 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
We used to live in Jupiter and when my children were young we would visit Busch Wildlife at least a few times a month. When we come back and visit my husband and I always stop for a visit with the animals and a trip to the gift shop.
The gift shop always has some unique buys for an animal lover of any age.
It’s a great place to visit with or without the kids. Don’t forget to leave a donation when you visit, the refuge depends on them to continue helping and caring for animals.
*the Busch Wildlife Refuge will be moving to a larger location in Jupiter; the scheduled date is March 2023.
The gift shop always has some unique buys for an animal lover of any age.
It’s a great place to visit with or without the kids. Don’t forget to leave a donation when you visit, the refuge depends on them to continue helping and caring for animals.
*the Busch Wildlife Refuge will be moving to a larger location in Jupiter; the scheduled date is March 2023.
Written October 27, 2022
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Sam
Port Saint Lucie, FL1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Family
We just recently visited this place and I would not recommend going by any means. The staff we’re completely rude right from the start. They acted as if any questions we had were an inconvenience. They yelled at my 2 year old multiple times because she was making animal sounds and it was inappropriate. I will never go here again.
Written April 20, 2021
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tiffanydyoung
Gainesville, GA102 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Went on Sunday and it was not very busy. We did go in the afternoon after we did a few other things in the area that day. Some of the animals were not active because it was hot, but majority were out for viewing. A donation is all that is required to enter and well worth it. You can scan the QR code to find the animals story and the reason they are at the sanctuary which is really nice.
Written July 26, 2024
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TVL4Ever3
Lewes, DE769 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
A great place to meet up for an afternoon visiting a sanctuary that house Florida native rehabilitated animals that have sustained injuries preventing them from being released. These pictures are just a few of the inhabitants.
At 3 pm we went to the amphitheater to hear young sanctuary students discuss an animal that lives here.
Its donation based entry. Lots of great work goes on here. They have a nice gift shop...think Christmas or birthday gifts.
Masks 😷 required.
At 3 pm we went to the amphitheater to hear young sanctuary students discuss an animal that lives here.
Its donation based entry. Lots of great work goes on here. They have a nice gift shop...think Christmas or birthday gifts.
Masks 😷 required.
Written November 19, 2020
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Polaroids & Drinkin Stories
United States2,425 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
The people here ate doing some great work with local wildlife and rehabilitating them to release them back into the wild. If they can’t get them back out there they keep them here to live and be taken care of. The facilities are nice and shaded. There is no charge but they do accept donations. There is also a gift store to help their work. The grounds are well marked. There are a variety of animals to check out. Bears. Panthers. Gators. Various birds. Bobcats. All in a tranquil setting. I believe they have different programs that would especially be great for children. I imagine there are times when it gets very busy but I was here on a weekday around noon and it wasn’t too bad.
Written April 27, 2023
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cmz112
Williamsburg, VA65 contributions
Jan 2020
So much of South Florida is paved over, it’s easy to forget that all kinds of animals are native to the area. This animal sanctuary had many birds, reptiles, and other small animals. They also have two large enclosures for bears and panthers. My friend and I saw several school groups but never felt overwhelmed with other people. It would be nice if more staff could be available to answer questions. The sanctuary has a cute gift shop.
Written January 28, 2020
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Is it wheelchair friendly?
Written February 18, 2020
Amy
West Palm Beach, Florida
There are ramps and boardwalks in parts of the Sanctuary, but a majority of the trails are mulch and gravel!
Written February 19, 2020
Dan B
Montreal, Canada
Hi, is this place a sanctuary for rescued animals or a zoo-like space?
Written April 16, 2019
It is a rescue sanctuary but set up like a small zoo & nature center. No charge to get in, they run off of donations. Great place to spend a couple hours, highly recommend the bear exhibit
Written April 17, 2019
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Written May 19, 2018
Kim K gave the best answer. There are some areas that are only accessed by stairs but most are wood chips and narrow- prob just wide enough for a wheelchair but not easy to navigate because of the surface.
Written April 26, 2017
The Bush Wildlife Santuary is free or you can make a donation.
A great place to take children who like animals. It is in Jupiter off Indiantown Road. Take Central Blvd to the first light and take a right. Be sure to go around 3:00 pm. for the demonstration in the ampitheatre.
Written May 10, 2015
No, Busch wildlife is a wild life rescue and rehab center. If you want to rent jet skis kayacks Ect there are places in Jupiter. If you want to help injured and rehibilated wildlife Buschs wild life is for you
Written January 18, 2015
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