Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds is located in Sarasota, Florida. It is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1990 in an effort to protect the local wildlife in the area. The organization is located inside of a 130,000 square foot facility that is home to about 250 birds. There are more than 30 species onsite. The facility welcomes visitors and offers an opportunity to observe the boards from the comfort of a shaded boardwalk area. The facility also provides group tours that are guided by a staff member. These tours are open for schools, groups and families, as long as arrangements are made in advance. The goal of the organization is to rescue injured birds as quickly as possible, rehabilitate them so they are capable of independent care and release them back into the wild. The organization also works to educate the public about the problems seabirds face. Many of these problems can be remedied if humans pay attention and know how to act when circumstances occur. The organization teaches what to do if a bird is accidentally caught in a fishing line, what to do if an abandoned baby bird is found and to not feed wild birds. The organization is also active in rescuing oiled wildlife.