Folke Peterson Wildlife Center

OUR MISSION

The Folke Peterson Wildlife Center (FPWC) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization licensed to provide care for sick, injured and orphaned native Florida wildlife. Our primary goal is to return healthy, rehabilitated animals to their natural habitat as soon as possible. Unreleaseable animals are sometimes used as ambassadors for their species in our public education programs promoting tolerance and appreciation of wildlife.

Our ultimate goal is to become one of a handful of wildlife veterinary teaching hospitals in the country.

As we are not government funded, we rely on donations for this worthy environmental cause. If you, your civic organization, or company would like more information, please contact the director today at (561) 793-BIRD (2473) or contact us here.

CONTACT INFORMATION & HOURS OF OPERATION

Folke Peterson Wildlife Center
10948 Acme Road
Wellington, Florida 33414

We are open 7 days a week as follows:
Weekdays 9 am to 5 pm
Weekends 9 am to 3 pm

Please use our contact page as the preferred method of contact for non-emergencies. Our staff members are busy and appreciate your understanding.

Voice: 561-793-BIRD (2473)
Fax: 561-422-3337

DIRECTIONS to the Folke Peterson Wildlife Center

From the Florida Turnpike, take the Southern Blvd exit heading west on Southern Blvd to State Road 7 (Route 441). Turn left onto State Road 7. Make an immediate right (Acme Road) between Pollo Tropical and Office Depot. Follow Acme Road past Lowe's (on the left) continuing towards the back of Lowe's. You will see a circle with a sign "ACME RANCHES". The pavement becomes a dirt road at this point. Follow the dirt road to the end (approximately 1 mile). The road curves left then forks. Go right at the fork. We are located at the end of Acme Road on the left.