The Wildlife Center of Venice is a State and Federally permitted facility that rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife. Due to the delicate nature of their recovery and to avoid creating a stressful environment, the Wildlife Center of Venice is not able to open its doors to the public.

History of the Wildlife Center

The Wildlife Center of Florida was "born" on January 1, 2004.  It was the long-time joint dream of founders, Kevin Barton and Linda Schrader. It was officially incorporated in March and became a non-profit agency in July. WCV has all state and Federal permits to care for and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.

The wildlife hospital, the heart of the center, is located on  5 acres of land in Venice, FL belonging to Linda Schrader. Several wildlife hutches, pre-existing animal barns, squirrel habitat, a songbird aviary, and a raccoon habitat round out the main facility. A pond serves as water fowl rehabilitation area. Ten acres of land belonging to Kevin Barton, also have rehabilitation facilities for long term care. The center's secluded location is ideal for wildlife recuperation.