Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary in Jupiter is a non-profit sanctuary providing refuge for injured and orphaned animals, with the ultimate goal of releasing them back into the wild.
Walk along shady trails and boardwalks through cypress wetlands, pine flatwoods, and oak hammocks, and view animals in naturalized habitats in varying degrees of being rehabilitated from injuries.
Key Takeaways about the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
- Centrally located in Jupiter Florida
- Easy free shady parking
- Free entrance (donations accepted)
- Great gift shop
- Shady, windy pathways
- Hundreds of animals
- Natural habitats
Entrance is a nice gift shop
Open to the public Monday through Saturday from 10a to 4:30p.
There’s no entrance fee, but make sure to help them out by giving a donation. But just because they don’t charge a fee doesn’t mean you should be cheap! Drop a few dollars into the green bin before you head into the park.
You can also pick up a map/brochure to make sure you don’t miss anything!
The entrance is also a nice gift shop.
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Finding the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary Is Easy
It’s easy to find, just minutes from the Florida Turnpike in Jupiter. We visited for several hours on a Saturday and had a great visit. There’s plenty of easy parking, much of it shaded (in case you visit in summer heat).
Shady windy pathways lead you throughout this expansive sanctuary. We learned that the approximate 150 animals here were all rescues and rehabilitated but are not able to be released back to their natural habitats.
Overall, they rescue and rehabilitate thousands of animals each year and most all of those get released once they are recovered.
We saw black bears, river otters, owls, bald eagles, a bobcat and lots of snakes. There were turtles and turkeys and an alligator “Freddy” celebrating a birthday.
Don't miss the Pineland Nature Trail
If you aren’t following the map, it’s possible you might miss the Pineland Nature Trail! Watch for it, because you don’t want to miss seeing the black bears and panthers!
Look for bat and bird houses and butterfly gardens along the windy, shady pathway. Walk up the hill to see the Loxahatchee River District and a lake that may or may not have some gators!
Look for bat and bird houses and butterfly gardens along the windy, shady pathway. Walk up the hill to see the Loxahatchee River District and a lake that may or may not have some gators!
By visiting the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, you’re not just enjoying a fun day out; you’re supporting a vital organization dedicated to preserving Florida’s precious wildlife.
So lace up your walking shoes, pack your water bottle, and get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Florida’s wild side!
For more information about the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, visit www.buschwildlife.org
