Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary (Indian Shores, Florida)

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Located on the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida, the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is a truly unique place. Founded in 1971 by zoologist Ralph Heath, the Sanctuary is the largest non-profit wild bird hospital in the United States. It is staffed by experienced professionals assisted by over a hundred dedicated volunteers. Similar to a human hospital, it is equipped with emergency facilities, a surgical center, and indoor and outdoor rehabilitation areas. An average of 23-30 wild birds are admitted every day for a variety of reasons. Unfortunately, approximately 90% of these injuries are directly or indirectly attributable to humans.

The Sanctuary is considered to be one of the top avian rehabilitation centers in the world. In 2005 well over 8,000 birds (159 different species ) were admitted to the hospital for care. Happily, over 80% of the birds that survive the first 24 hours are successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild. These statistics rank the Sanctuary as the largest and most successful wild bird hospitals in the United States.