A great place to spend an hour before or after your boat tour! Lots of birds to see, all protected and cared for (rescues). Stay for the noon pelican feeding! Ask how much that big white pelican weighs. You'll be amazed. read more

Save Our Seabirds - Gift shop - Animal Shelters Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

We stopped here to visit the Mote but it wasn't available so we walked over to the Seabird building next door. A lot (if not all) of the birds have been injured and would not have survived in nature. There is a wide variety including an egret, birds of prey, pelicans and some common starlings and gulls. Allow about an hour to tour the facility which is outdoors. Admission is free and parking is in the large lot adjacent to the facility. Very enjoyable as the weather was perfect and most of the birds were active. read more

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Loved this place mainly because a place where you can learn also is free something to do with the family but don't forget to DONATE. The staff was very friendly definitely will go again. read more

Save Our Seabirds - Animal Shelters Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

What an amazing gem! Worth the time to visit. It's free!!! Great place for all ages! They even have a parrot that talks! One of my favorite places to bisit! read more

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Great viewing of some cool birds. Knowledgeable staff. Free admission! (But I gladly made a donation). My kids really enjoyed it as well. We visited it after we finished one of the Eco boat tours (which left us slightly disappointed in the bang for the buck, so this helped us feel it was worth it.) read more

It's free and fascinating! There's just something about the birds that captures my heart. Save Our Seabirds' mission is to "Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release." Their site includes a dedicated avian hospital (behind the scenes) that cares for sick and injured birds--many harmed by human activity. Along the "birdwalk" (which is open to the public) are large enclosures for about 100 birds who are unable to be released due to a variety of isssues. Staff are friendly and can tell you about the resident birds, such as Fish, the double-crested cormorant who was fed human food as a chick and now lives with rickets that affect his wings and feet. Make sure to visit the exotic birds, such as Gabby, the umbrella cockatoo, who likes to sing "Happy Birthday" and play peek-a-boo. Outside the office, there is a gift shop with lots of fun, bird-centered items. read more

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Nice little sanctuary. Birds seem well kept, cages are clean and they have enrichment for them. Enjoyed my time here!

This was really nice. The work they do for conservation is fabulous. The staff is very friendly and full of information. Highly recommended

This is a nonprofit bird rescue. It is located next to the Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium. Admission is free. Donations encouraged: There are several birds that are in cages that cannot be released on the wild. It's staffed by volunteers that give you information about the birds. There's about 30 species there. Bathrooms located up the stairs. No dogs allowed. read more

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My son loves all birds, and the volunteers took the time to talk to him. Clean, and well cared for birds.

Great place to view rescued birds and remember how we need to be better stewards of these creatures.

Amazing how close you can get to all of these birds and best of all it's free! Definitely a great pop by after mote read more

This place is awesome. Non profit organization with free entry and donations recommended. All types of cool birds, as well as some injured species you see everyday. All the birds are there for different reasons, and it's great to learn about why the center is taking them in and what they are doing to help. If you're on the way between Mote aquarium buildings or in the area check this place out. read more

We thought this was a part of the Mote Aquarium exhibit because it sits on the same property. Don't miss this attraction. It is a massive undertaking and well worth your time. Be sure to leave a donation in the drop box. I had a lovely conversation with Gabby and Rocky. These were not humans. If Yelp would allow video, I'd share it. read more

Save Our Seabirds - Animal Shelters Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Wonderful organization caring for all types of wild birds from bald eagles to song birds. Facilities supporting the permanent resident birds are cleaned by a dedicated team on a daily basis. Save Our Seabirds is open to the public to explore free of charge every day of the week. Staff in the hospital are extremely dedicated and knowledgeable. I was so impressed by this group of folks that I volunteer a few times a week! read more

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This is a bird sanctuary and hospital which we have visited every time we come to Sarasota .They are a not-for-profit that cares about all kinds of birds. This is a great place to take the kids and talk about how to care for wildlife. The staff is friendly and willing to answer all kinds of questions. The gift shop is small but has many kid friendly books. read more

I love this place! They provide excellent care for the birds and many opportunities for local youth and young adults to gain valuable experience with bird rescue, daily care, and even veterinary care. The landscaping includes many native plants. Walking through the grounds is educational and relaxing read more

Amazing place with tons of beautiful birds and it's completely free!! The signs are very informative and I learned a lot about so many different species read more

Super nice facility and well kept. Such a blessing for injured birds. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. And free admission. read more

This is a very special place where so many different birds are rehabbed and released if possible, kept safe and cared for if not releasable.. the birds are soo engageable.. we whistled and clicked and cooed and chatted w Rocky, an adorable cockatoo and also specially enjoyed another wonderfully sweet white cockatiel who clearly trusted and enjoyed human company... says much about the care these avians are getting.. also watched the barn owls, screech owls, barred owls, and great horned owls.. donations appreciated.. no admission fee..i think this place is awesome and i will support their wonderful work...completely non commercial.. bravo!! read more

501c3 nonprofit A must visit! They have an amazing mission based around not only rehabbing birds in need but also educating about the many species they see and teaching about the effects humans are often causing these injuries (entanglements, encounters with cars, etc.). This place could obviously use some love and money poured into it but it has an amazing mission and provides a close up opportunity to see many of Florida's native birds. At this time there is no cost to enter this place and while this is a great opportunity for people who need low cost activities, I would definitely suggest donating at much as you can so this sanctuary can not only provide for their current resident animals but can also improve their enclosures (especially those damaged by hurricane Ian). read more

Do not miss! Went in because my daughter volunteers there, and was just blown away by the level of care and number and variety of birds. Reading the birds' backstories heightened the experience of being so close to them. The barn owls are amazing, the tiny screech owls glower from their bower, the Sandhill Crane with the prosthetic leg still manages to saunter with dignity around his well-appropriated home. Wild-living wood storks and ibises- sensing the safety and free meals?- fly in to mooch and walk along near visitors on the paths around the property- a marvel in itself. You can spend as little as 45 minutes up to probably 3 hours if you like to just observe (I could watch the vultures for an hour easily). Go- pay the full price (it's a non-profit, help feed the birds)- and leave a donation so they can make the upgrades they need to and remain a fixture here for many years to come. read more

This place was a wonderful surprise to find across the parking lot from the Mote Aquarium. I have a special love for birds, and so do the folks at SOS. They have nice habitats put together for a variety of species and a care clinic for the birds on site. While heartbreaking to read the stories of how the birds came to SOS, it was good to see that they had comfortable homes where many could still live in flocks. Visiting this rescue is a great opportunity to see the beautiful birds of Florida up close and personal. Admission is very reasonable and you can even get a discount if you visit the Mote aquarium too. It's good to know that your money goes to help the rescued birds too. If you are in the Sarasota area be sure to stop for a visit! read more

Save Our Seabirds - An injured Cara Cara. Beautiful bird and the first one i've ever seen in person - Animal Shelters Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Great place to stop and visit with family and friends. Nice to be able to show the kids close up some ofupur native birds. New management with awesome gift shop and such an amazing variety of birds to see and learn about. read more

Save Our Seabirds - SOS - Animal Shelters Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

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Wow! This place was great! We had initially come to the aquarium and when we were done we stumbled upon this place! They have a really great offer where you get a discount (it was only a few bucks each for admission) if you have purchased aquarium tickets, since they benefit from the location (they are directly between the two Mote buildings). First off, the volunteers were amazing! They were extremely friendly and knowledgeable! We got there at 4:30pm and were the only people in the sanctuary, so two of the volunteers gave us a private tour and taught us about some of their favorite birds. They have so many birds! If you like birds you will love this place! They have a wonderful mission, rescue, rehabilitate and release. So, when you arrive they give you a sheet that has each bird, its injury and its rehabilitation journey. It was so cool to read about each bird and how they are helping them. We saw owls. hawks, osprey, ducks, sandhill cranes, swans, gulls, emus, and parrots! It was such a blast! Definitely come here!! read more

Highly recommend stopping here to see hundreds of different types of birds. All rescued or saved for different reasons. Great for kids too. There is a minimal fee to enter. read more

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I used to come here when it was the Pelican Man! Since they have become "Save Our Seabirds" it is much better organized and cleaner than I had remembered. They had predatory birds to sea birds, even parrots. I have never seen so many birds in one location, I think they have over 30 different species. I donated a few bucks to the cause, because it really is a great one: - Rescue injured birds - Rehabilitate native and migratory seabirds until independent of care - Release back into the wild We saw many hurt birds, some with one foot, and others with braces or casts. It was sad and happy at the same time. Also, did I mention that it was FREE? Come check it out and donate a few bucks! read more

What a fantastic rescue aviary. They really need some community support for the fantastic work they do. I'm glad they are charging a fee now, the improvements are terrific!! Please pass on to all your friends that they should help support this wonderful non-profit!! Thank you for doing what you do for all the birds on your care. Steamboat Springs, Colorado read more

Being new to Florida I've developed a fascination with the local wildlife and this was a great place to see so many birds up close. They share a parking lot with the Mote so its easy to find. I believe admission was $5 per person, but when they asked my wife and I if it was our first time visiting and we admitted yes it somehow dropped to $4 for the two of us total for a first time visit. Score! They give you a brochure with information on each bird exhibit and why that bird is there. I can't even count how many species we got to observe up close including owls, shorebirds, hawks, parrots, etc. My favorite of course was the 30+ pelicans all living together. It's a little sad to see so many injured animals, but its comforting knowing they wouldn't last a day in the wild and instead have a safe home and are well cared for. I never thought I'd see a bird wearing a prosthesis leg. The only downside might be for kids that you don't actually get to feed any of the animals, unlike the flamingos at the Sarasota Jungle Garden. Interaction is limited to simply watching the animals, but I thoroughly enjoyed it. read more

This is a wonderful seabird sanctuary!! They have lots of birds who've all been rescued and rehabbed but won't ever be independent enough to be release and they also do lots of successful rehab work where the birds are released back into the wild. The volunteers clearly all love what they're doing, have a passion for birds, and are eager to share their knowledge. Love this place!! Hit the Mote Aquarium first and save 50% here, if you go on the same day. read more

It looks like a collector got lucky in getting 501c3 status. There are swans, ratty looking exotic parrots - including a sad, mutilating, cockatoo- and a coop of pigeons. The cranes looked like they were cared for but there were other birds that seemed like they should be elsewhere. What is this place? A rescue? An attraction? I wanted to ask someone but the gift store was closed and the people in the cages were in street clothes (like they live on the street) and looked like they didn't want to be bothered. I would give it a single star but the cranes seemed to be getting some care. I heard this was The Pelican Man. I heard it was great. What happened? read more

This is a wonderful organization and they are doing such good work. You can see the birds very close up but they are in beautiful natural habitats and were not stressed by us being there. My grandmother was a bird lover and I donated in her honor. She used to give Brown Pelican talks at the elementary schools in Clearwater. read more

Excellent mission to rescue, rehab & release (when feasible) near the "home" where found. Informative on site tours of wild bird sanctuary, dedicated staff & volunteers & enlightened Board of Directors. read more

I don't even think this place was open anymore. There were hardly any birds there and it was so smelly. I understand they are birds but they didn't even have water or anything. Terrible experience. I only saw two volunteers and they didn't even say Hi. Weird. read more

Good experience. So wonderful that there are places like this to help Florida's first inhabitants!

Save Our Seabirds is a wonderful rescue facility for birds in the Sarasota area. There have been a lot of improvements in recent years with new management. The staff and volunteers are so kind and knowledgable. read more

Amazing rehabilitation facility for inured birds! You can really tell they love each and every bird that comes in

The wife and I always stop here. Is a nice way to kill some time. Some of the birds are playful and interactive like cho.

My family and I drove all the way from St. Petersburg to visit the seabirds. For the most part it was nice. However, I brought my daughter's service dogs with us. We were asked about the dogs at the entrance, asked about the dogs during our visit and both times we were allowed to proceed. We strolled onto the arts festival area to take a look around. As we reentered the area this man approached us asking about the dogs in a very rude manner. I told them they were service dogs and he asked me if I had the certificate. He was very rude and kept telling me he was the CEO! He said that several times as I tried to explain that we have already been cleared. He told us we had to leave. My dogs were very quiet and on a harnest/leash. They were not disturbing anyone or any birds. According to the US Dog Registry, Once your dog is considered a service dog you can take them with you anywhere the public has access to as long as they are not misbehaving. There are only two questions you may be asked regarding your service dog: 1) is the dog a service dog required because of a disability, and 2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person's disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task. Under the ADA, you are allowed to take your service dog virtually anywhere you are allowed to go. Your dog is not considered a "pet". You are allowed to have your service dog with you in your apartment, restaurants, beaches, airplanes, etc., all without having to pay any extra fees or deposits. This man was very rude and did not even offer our money back. My kids were very dissapointed. I will file a formal complaint. read more