Spring is the time for babies and baby showers. The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest
Florida is hosting a Spring Baby Shower Open House on March 22, 2025, from 12 pm
to 3:30 pm. The annual event is a fundraising event open to the public and is free of
charge. The family-friendly event will feature birds of prey, special guests, and children's
activities. It is also a supply drive. You can find a list of supplies on their website at
www.PensacolaWildlife.com and Facebook page.
Each year, Spring is the busiest time at the Wildlife Sanctuary, with nature becoming
more active after winter. Many new babies are brought in for care, whether orphaned,
abandoned, or injured. Emily Holden, Sanctuary Director, mentioned that between 300
to 600 animals and birds arrive each month during Spring and Summer. In Spring, the
majority are mammals, while in Summer, it’s songbirds. Overall, about 90% of the
arrivals are babies.
The Spring Baby Shower Open House helps replenish supplies used during these
months. Commonly needed supplies include paper towels, tissue, bleach, Simple
Green, copy paper, bird seed, mealworms, pine straw, Dawn dish soap, 13-gallon
drawstring trash bags, liquid laundry soap, first-class or Forever postage stamps, fresh
produce (excluding citrus or spinach), and fresh or frozen bait fish. Gift cards to stores
like Walmart, Aldi, Publix, Lowes, Home Depot, or Amazon are appreciated, as are
monetary donations.
The Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida is located at 105 North S Street, Pensacola,
FL 32505. It is a registered 501c3 non-profit in the state of Florida, serving Escambia,
Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa counties.
