The owner of the Alligator Wildlife Discovery Center in Madeira Beach is mourning the loss of nearly 40 animals after a fire tore through the facility at Johns Pass early Thursday morning.
When crews entered the facility, they say they tried to rescue the animals inside, but the situation quickly became too dangerous for crews and they were forced to retreat.
Images from SkyFOX show a massive hole in the roof of the building, which is where owner Sonny Flynn said her office was located and where the small mammals were housed. nclosures are wood so I’m sure it went up very quickly," Flynn shared with tears in her eyes.Flynn added that the wildlife center is home if 250 animals with the majority being small reptiles such as alligators and snakes. She also had about 40 small mammals at the facility and all of them died in the fire.
She said her goal was to educate the public about native Florida species as well as exotic animals. She also hoped to discourage people from getting exotic pets. The state fire marshal and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire.
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