Over 200 items donated to Conservancy's von Arx Wildlife Hospital at annual Wildlife Baby Shower

NAPLES, Fla. - EntSun -- On Saturday, June 14, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida hosted its annual Wildlife Baby Shower at its Nature Center. Attendees donated 214 items to support baby animals in need of care and medications at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. In addition to donated food, vitamins, paper towels and syringes, $1,511 was donated to support animal care at the von Arx Wildlife Hospital.

During the Saturday event, attendees who donated an item from the Conservancy's wish list or donated to von Arx had the opportunity to choose to receive free admission to the Conservancy for the day or a discounted family membership for $60 ($100 value). Members in attendance received a guest pass for free admission to share.

From April 1 to June 14, the von Arx Wildlife Hospital at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida admitted 506 baby animals. In 2024, the wildlife hospital admitted a total of 1,705 baby animals.  These vulnerable patients need extra care and specific medications.

The Wildlife Baby Shower will continue through the end of June. If you would like to support the Conservancy and its most vulnerable patients, please visit Conservancy.org/Our-Work/Wildlife-Rehabilitation/Wishlist/. (https://conservancy.org/our-work/wildlife-rehabilitation/wishlist/)

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About the Conservancy of Southwest Florida

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit environmental organization that has protected water, land and wildlife in Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry and Glades counties for more than 60 years. Through environmental science, policy, education and wildlife rehabilitation, the Conservancy safeguards Southwest Florida's natural resources for future generations.

Headquartered in Naples, Florida, the Conservancy is home to Collier County's only native wildlife hospital and its vibrant Nature Center. Currently open to visitors, the Nature Center is undergoing a major transformation into a new, impactful community offering—the John & Carol Walter Nature Experience, set to open in 2028. This state-of-the-art facility will serve as a gateway to conservation, offering immersive exhibits, hands-on learning and expanded programs to inspire environmental stewardship and enhance the region's quality of life.

Learn more and support Southwest Florida's environmental future at Conservancy.org.