Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary

Admission:  Adults $10, Seniors 55+ & Kids 8-17 $5, Children 7 & under Free (cash/check only)        Hours:  Sat & Sun 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
NO appointment required on weekends.  Call (239) 543-1130 to schedule a tour or weekday visit.

Major Supporters


Many of our supporters do not wish to be recognized for privacy reasons.   The list below are those who want to be recognized and links to their businesses appear in white.   We apologize to supporters we have missed!
  • Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
  • Southwest Florida Community Foundation - Helping to meet the needs of people through responsible giving.
  • George Ellsworth - Founder of Ellsworth Heating and Cooling
  • Sandy O'Grady - owner of Suncoast One Title located in Punta Gorda and sponsor of Octagon Wildlife's membership to the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.
  • Diamond Limousine of Fort Myers - Serving Southwest Florida's chauffeur-driven limousine and stretch limo needs.
     
  • Christine M Lindsey LLC - Octagon's volunteer webmaster located in Cape Coral, FL
  • High Cotton T-shirts and Banners - Supplier of event t-shirts and banners located in North Fort Myers, FL
  • Michael Vires - Artist who graciously designed and painted the large mural at the sanctuary's entrance.
  • Harry Chapin Food Bank - Helps feed SW Florida's hungry and donates non human consumable food products to our animals.  Thanks to Neal and food bank volunteers, a pair of our tigers are enjoying their new pool.
  • Florida Weekly - News and Entertainment source for Fort Myers, Naples, and Charlotte county.
     
  • Babcock Wilderness Ranch - Helping to preserve some of the 'old' Florida located off Rt 31 in Punta Gorda.
  • The Yoga Sanctuary - Sharing the passion of yoga by providing a warm, safe environment located in Punta Gorda.
  • Fisherman's Village - Shop, dine, or just relax on the water in downtown Punta Gorda.
  • Make Your Mark Golf Accessories - Makers of the Original Marker Magic
  • Cougar Contracting - Southwest Florida's experienced site developers.
     
  • Charlotte Symphony - Charlotte county's own symphony orchestra.
     
  • Foster and Sherry Pate - Long time supporters located in Fort Myers, FL
  • Dick Martin - Our dedicated mural and sign painter for over 20 years located in Fort Myers, FL
  • Dr Carmen Aulino, DDS - General denistry located in Fort Myers, FL
  • Sweetbay Market - Located in North Fort Myers, FL
  • Super Target - Various locations in Lee County, FL
  • Coral Rock - Located in Punta Gorda
  • Sarasota Inter-City Meats - Octagon's meat supplier
  • St. Deny's Foundation - doing great things for the animal world
  • Ruth Spies - Sun Newspaper Punta Gorda
  • Jim Lawson - Charlotte State Bank in Punta Gorda
  • TJ Thesier Trucking LLC
  • Punta Gorda Calusa National Bank
  • Ron Butrum Installations - 941-915-5343
  • Charlotte Sun Newspaper

Veterinarians

  • Dr. Kurt Winter - Punta Gorda Animal Hospital.
  • Dr Scott Wouk - Providing mobil/house call vet services (941-875-4050).
The following 3 organizations and their staff graciously donated their time and services for a tiger cub born with deformities and left in Octagon's care.
We also like to thank all of our volunteers and want them to know how much the animals appreciate their hard work, dedication, and love!!

Proud Member of
Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce
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