On the southern tip of Florida, Miami ’s South Beach (aka “SoBe”) is one of the most famous beaches in the country, and for good reason. The sand is white, the water is turquoise, and the atmosphere is lively, just as you’d expect. Here, you’ll find rollerbladers on the paths of the oceanfront park, surrounded by Art Deco buildings and neon signs. Others sunbathe on the beach, next to the purple, yellow, or red lifeguard towers with white stripes. You can surf and parasail here, or soak up the s

Our rescue team was sent out to save this opossum that was seriously entangled in a backyard soccer net. With the owner’s permission, we cut the net to safely free the opossum and transport him to our hospital. Once at the hospital, our clinic staff carefully cut the remaining net from the opossum. Thankfully, this patient did not sustain any injuries. However, we can imagine he was very sore due to the tightness of the rope. The patient was given fluids and pain medications and is now resting.

A huge thank you to Sawgrass Recreation Park for their invaluable partnership as we continue shaping the exciting future of the South Florida Wildlife Center! Our executive staff had the pleasure of meeting last week and were reminded of the incredible ecosystem we are striving to keep wild. Partners like Sawgrass Recreation Park make it possible for us to do the vital work of protecting and rehabilitating Florida’s wildlife. Check out the amazing adventures they offer here: www.evergladestours.

Thanks to a vigilant community member, our rescue staff was able to safely capture and transport this Wood Stork to our hospital. The day after they were admitted, this patient underwent a surgery to repair the fractured wing. Under the care of our staff, this patient underwent routine bandage changes, physical therapy, and various reconditioning methods for months. All this to prepare them for a successful return to the wild! Every department at our center had a hand in this patient’s story. Ou