The Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary
For decades, the South Florida Audubon Society has worked to protect birds, wildlife, and their habitats.
Now, SFAS has a place to call home.
The Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary, located at 5300 Griffin Road in Davie, Florida, is now home to SFAS and will serve as a center for conservation, environmental education, birding programs, and community activities.
This new home gives SFAS a place to welcome the community, inspire the next generation of conservationists, and provide hands-on opportunities to learn about and protect South Florida’s birds, wildlife, and natural habitats.
We’re excited to begin this next chapter at the Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary, and we invite you to be part of it.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the South Florida Audubon Society is to conserve and restore South Florida’s ecosystems, with a particular focus on birds and their habitats, through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Make a Difference With SFAS
Whether you join us for a bird walk, help restore habitat, participate in community science, or volunteer at Sunny Lake Bird Sanctuary, there are many ways to take part in protecting South Florida’s birds and natural places.
Your time, curiosity, and support help turn conservation into action.
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Conservation in Action
The South Florida Audubon Society works to protect birds, wildlife, and the habitats they depend on through conservation, advocacy, environmental education, and community action.
From habitat restoration and native plants to bird and wildlife conservation, our programs connect people with nature and provide hands-on opportunities to make a meaningful difference throughout South Florida.
Together, we can help protect South Florida’s natural environment for generations to come.
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Bring A Day With the Birds to South Florida
Help SFAS bring A Day With the Birds: Community Science & the Audubon Christmas Bird Count to South Florida.
This museum-style traveling exhibition will connect visitors with birds, migration, habitat conservation, community science, and the history of the Christmas Bird Count through engaging bilingual educational experiences.
Our campaign goal is $20,000, with $10,000 in matching support already committed.
Support the Campaign
South Florida Bald Eagle Watch
Follow South Florida’s Bald Eagles through current nest activity, community science, and more than 15 years of preserved observations.
Explore the BO-002 eagle family tree, meet Pride, Joy, Jewel and their eaglets, browse breeding-season photo galleries, and search a growing historical archive of 5,741 preserved forum messages and thousands of photographs.
Help SFAS continue documenting and protecting Bald Eagles in Broward County and across South Florida.
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Unwanted or Abandoned Companion Birds
To help prevent non-native companion birds from being released into the wild, SFAS supports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Exotic Pet Amnesty Program.
To surrender a non-native pet, call the Exotic Species Hotline at 1-888-Ive-Got1 (483-4681). If you need additional assistance, contact SFAS.
Contact Us
Injured or Orphaned Birds
For injured or orphaned birds and wildlife, contact South Florida Wildlife Center at 954-524-4302.
If you need additional assistance, contact SFAS.
Learn More
Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital
For injured or orphaned native wildlife:
Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital
3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065
954-752-WILD (9453)
Protecting Florida's Burrowing Owls — Project Perch
Project Perch works to protect Florida Burrowing Owls through conservation, education, and community stewardship. The initiative was established in 2008 with avian biologist Kelly Heffernan and the South Florida Audubon Society.
Contact: owl@projectperch.org
Project Perch