An Exotic and Farm animal sanctuary
Located in rural central Florida
BB's Animal Rescue and Nature Sanctuary (B.A.R.N.S.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located in Bushnell, Florida, just an hour North of Tampa , that rescues and provides sanctuary to abandoned, abused, homeless, neglected, and surrendered exotic and farm animals. We encourage the compassion of these creatures through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Our hope is to build a more compassionate world where exotic and farm animals are treated as individuals and given a chance to live healthy, safe, and fulfilled lives.
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Without people like you helping make a difference, B.A.R.N.S. wouldn't exist. Click the icon above to donate to our organization.
We currently plan to restore old farmland back to native habitat for nature conservation and educational programs. Email us today to learn more.
Founders
Our Founders have over 15 years of combined experience as naturalists, park rangers, animal keepers,
sanctuary staff/managers, environmental program instructors, and working in the veterinary field.
They combined hold 3 Bachelor degrees in Wildlife Management, Animal Behavior, and Environmental Science.
Alex and Gretchen have fully dedicated their lives to animal welfare, nature education, and sustainable living.
After recognizing the need for more sanctuaries offering public education on unloved species,
they completed Best Friends Animal Society's Lifesaving Sanctuary Certification,
and founded B.A.R.N.S. at the start of 2023.
5430 Sumter County Rd
634 S |Bushnell Fl 33513
