29. Exotic Animals, Rescue & Advocacy: Christin Burford

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 1 p.m.

Christin joins me from Apopka, Florida, just north of Walt Disney World, where she runs The CARE Foundation, an exotic animals rescue and wildlife education center.

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Christin lives on CARE's property with more than 200 animals that she has given refuge to in her sanctuary.

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Christin has a unique situation because she holds over 27 licenses and usually does not turn an animal away.  She's a bit of a "one stop shop" for Fish & Wildlife or people surrendering their pets.  And I'd like to offer that she's a "one stop shop" for tourists too, or locals who would like to see exotic wildlife.

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In today's episode:

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  • Christin introduces us to her life there on property
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  • Tours that we can try if we visit (or live in) Central Florida
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  • Important things to think about when considering an exotic animal as a pet
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  • How sanctuaries have been impacted by COVID-19
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  • How important it is that sanctuaries work together
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  • How we can jump in and help sanctuaries in our local area
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Show notes, video and audio from the interview can be found at ForAnimalsForEarth.com/podcast/29