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Animal Care - Outshelter Opossums
ORGANIZATION: Florida Wildlife Care, Inc.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
17 people are interested
Opossums are another unique patient that is admitted to the Center. They need extra attention and specialized care. Baby opossums are cared for by our volunteers in their homes until they are ready to go to a release cage.
You will provide
an isolated room that only you enter to care for the babies.
Food and supplies
scheduled hand feedings based on the age of the babies. (usually every 3 hrs until they are self feeding 2x/day)
maintain the incubators and specialiazed housing for the babies and young opossums.
More opportunities with Florida Wildlife Care, Inc.
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Florida Wildlife Care, Inc.
Location:
3400 SE 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32641, US
Mission Statement
Dedicated to the care and conservation of native Florida wildlife and habitat through education, rehabilitation and study.
Description
Working for wildlife conservation by providing education classes, materials and newsletter; 24 hr helpline for wildlife information and assistance with orphaned, injured, sick or diplaced wildlife; Wildlife Care Center to provide medical care and rehabilitation for wildlife. Also work with other organizations, agencies and scientists to expand our knowledge of wildlife.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3400 SE 15th Street(you will be caring for them at your home)Gainesville, FL 32641
DATE POSTED
November 30, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 23
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hrs/day
- live w/i 20 mi of Gainesville