Backup Documents 06/25/2019 Item #11D PP - Commissioners 062519Shy Wolf Sanctuary
Education
&
Experience
Center
YUKI
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MISSION
TO RECONNECT PEOPLE AND ANIMALS THROUGH EDUCATION
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WHAT SWS OFFERS
EDUCATIONAL
COLLABORATIONS
& PUBLICATIONS
GROUND-BREAKING DNA RESEARCH
RESCUE CAPTIVE-BRED & UNRELEASABLE EXOTIC ANIMALS
PROVIDE A SERVICE IN A VERY SPECIAL NICHE
FOUNDER IS A VETERAN
SAFE HAVEN FOR ANIMALS & PEOPLE
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CURRENT LOCATION
2.5 Acres in Golden Gate Estates
1993 – First Animal Rescued & Licensed
Inconspicuous to Neighbors & Passersby
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WILSON & GOLDEN GATE BLVD
OVERVIEW OF CROWN 40 ACRES
COMMERCIAL
COUNTY
SHY WOLF SANCTUARY
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ANIMAL HABITATS
EXCEED FWC STANDARD, MINIMUM 8’ PERIMETER WITH 10’ FENCES & 3’ LEAN-INS, ANTI-CLIMB & ANTI-DIG, ENRICHMENT IN LARGE AREAS, RUNNING WATER FEATURES, SAFETY ENTRIES & GUEST INTERACTION
AREAS, GUILLOTINE LOCKDOWN GATES
26 YEARS PROVEN SAFETY RECORD
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DISASTER
RESOUCE
WILDFIRES
HURRICANES
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PLANNED FACILITY
GREEN & SUSTAINABLE
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
LOCATED ON 20 ACRES AT WILSON & GOLDEN GATE BLVD
(NOTE: RENDERING WAS FOR A DIFFERENT LOCATION)
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FUNDING
Capital Campaign (already in the works)
Grants: Disaster Preparedness & FEMA (bookmarked)
Grants: Capital Funding for Non-profits
County Partnership to apply for grants and funding
Partnerships with state & federal wildlife organizations
Long standing history of grass roots funding & corporate sponsorships
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Property Manager Housing
Intern Housing
Veterinary Clinic (Large Animals)
Food Prep Commissary / Vols
Educational Center / Admin
Specialized Veterans Programs
FWF Educational Partnership
Opportunities not offered in
existing parks
EXISTING HOUSES
COUNTY PARTNERSHIP
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PARTNERSHIPS WITH: FLORIDA WILDLIFE FEDERATION, USFWS WOLF REINTRODUCTION PROGRAM, FWC PANTHERS & BEARS, 4-H PROGRAMS, EAGLE SCOUTS, GIRL SCOUTS, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS, YOUTH HAVEN,
VALERIE’S HOUSE, CHILDREN’S NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, WOMEN & CHILDREN’S SHELTER, VETERAN’S PROGRAMS, UNIVERSITIES STUDYING COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR, MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS, COMBATING
DEPRESSION
EDUCATIONAL CENTER
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SO MUCH MORE THAN ANIMALS…
HEALING HEARTS & EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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THE REAL IMPACT
HEALING HEARTS – GRANTING LAST WISHES – CREATING A LEGACY
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Crown Offer Benefits
3.75M Cash Upon Closing
1 Acre at Randall Curve (possible use of post office, etc.)
10 Acres at Wilson & Golden Gate Blvd (Park & Veteran Services Proposed)
Decrease Commercial Impact at Wilson & Golden Gate Blvd.
New Location for Shy Wolf Sanctuary to Expand Services
SWS is Offering to Partner with the County & Oversee the Development
Cash & Land (Combined) Offer Exceeds Other Offers AND Enhances Two Locations within the Estates
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Do all the good you can, in all the ways you can…whenever you can. Nancy J. Smith, Founder
THANK YOU
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