Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Reopens at New Location in Orange County

Orange County recently celebrated the grand reopening of Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, now located at Eagles Roost Green PLACE in the Lake Nona area.

The expanded facility includes a new visitor center, animal care building, food prep area, community center, and administrative offices — all designed to enhance wildlife rehabilitation services and support nature-based education and recreation.

The refuge remains dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured or orphaned native Florida wildlife, while also educating the public on local ecosystems and animal conservation.

Plan Your Visit

Visitors can meet Back to Nature’s permanent resident animals Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person, and the refuge accepts wildlife intakes during those hours. Private tours, group visits, and educational programs are also available by appointment.

A New Chapter in Lake Nona

After 25 years of operating in East Orlando, Back to Nature has officially moved its wildlife rehabilitation and education center to 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road, off Narcoossee Road, adjacent to Split Oak Forest. Known as “Eagles Roost,” the new site offers a peaceful, natural setting that allows the refuge to expand its mission of conservation, education, and care for Central Florida’s wildlife.

Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge Reopens at New Location in Orange County

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