History
of the Wildlife Center
The Wildlife Center of Florida
was "born" on January 1, 2004. It was the long-time joint dream of
founders, Kevin Barton and Linda Schrader. It was officially incorporated
in March and became a non-profit agency in July. WCV has all state and
Federal permits to care for and rehabilitate sick, injured and orphaned
wildlife.
The wildlife hospital, the
heart of the center, is located on 5 acres of land in Venice, FL
belonging to Linda Schrader. Several wildlife hutches, pre-existing animal
barns, squirrel habitat, a songbird aviary, and a raccoon habitat round
out the main facility. A pond serves as water fowl rehabilitation area.
Ten acres of land belonging to Kevin Barton, also have
rehabilitation facilities for long term care. The center's secluded
location is ideal for wildlife recuperation.
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