Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center (Madeira Beach FL) destroyed in fire

[SwampDonkey]

All of the mammals died, some of the reptiles and other animals may have survived but it is not known at this point. Nearly all of the animals (95%) were pet surrenders. The cause of the fire is not known at this point.

By: Emily McCain
Posted at 5:30 AM, Jul 13, 2023

and last updated 9:15 AM, Jul 13, 2023
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — An early morning fire at the Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach at John's Pass caused significant damage and a "large loss of animal life," according to fire officials.

The fire started before 3 a.m. on Thursday, and Madeira Beach Fire Chief Clint Belk said crews were met with heavy fire and smoke when they arrived.

"They didn't deserve this," a tearful Flynn said Thursday morning. "It's just gone, and there's no way to rebuild it."

https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/...lls-several-animals-causes-significant-damage

 

[SwampDonkey]

Updated news is saying the fire started at the Alligator center.

 

[TinoPup]

The article now says around 100 animals survived. Sounds awful to lose so many

 

[SwampDonkey]

The article now says around 100 animals survived. Sounds awful to lose so many

Still, that is a great improvement, in the morning they thought that nearly all the animals had died. Now the update says about 30 mammals have died - which is terrible of course, but it could have been a lot worse.

 

[Bactrian Deer]

Truly a sad event! It was such a nice place when I went there in 2017.