Says they are Open Sunday .. And they were NOT!! No sign??…read moreClosed? Not good..update website hours/ days etc..

They are what they are called, FABULOUS!I found some great treasures and practical needs and had…read morefun picking around their store. They have great organization and presentation. It's easy and pleasant to shop. Also a great rewards program and they are for a great cause. I always stop when I'm in PC.

I have been going since 2004 and I love it. I have learned from each of the teachers which were…read morevery good.

My daughters love it here. My 13yo starts camp next week and she's so excited! The ladies there are…read moreextremely encouraging and kind

Everything about Accel is absolute love. From their dedicated and compassionate teachers (and Ms…read more Tiffany!), to the curriculum and engaging activities with the children. Ms. Faye is beyond remarkable with our child, and when we have to advance to the next class it will be a gloomy day. I recommend this academy 10/10, for their safety protocols in place, conscientious efforts to keep children healthy and proactive approach for behavior. I will be disappointed when we leave, but happy to know our absence frees up a space for another child to enjoy the amazing beginnings they'll receive here.

Staff is amazing. My kid loves it here. Very clean and organized. When I drop her off I know she…read morewill have a great day.

Appreciate this handy convenient place, GREAT Volunteers. It is always my first stop because I know…read moreit supports an important community cause and is not for profit.

Great to be able to offer some good quality materials like doors and furniture that will be…read morerepurposed ! Thanks to all of the volunteers here too ! Good stuff all around !

Wonderful, caring people who volunteer to ensure folks who need nutritious meals receive them.read more

The school has a home feel about it. The teachers care about the children. The attention they give…read moreeach child is amazing. The admin staff take great care in communicating any needs or concerns and address any problems in a timely manner. They provide breakfast,lunch, snack and dinner. Highly recommend

licensed (the law states you have to hand them over within that timeframe without a license). I…read moretook him from not being able to hold his head up to standing and eating and drinking. I was told he "was on a downward spiral" which was 100% not true. I had visited and donated to this facility before and I was told on the phone the morning of the surrender that they do not even euthanize for distemper which convinced me to trust them with this little sweet innocent adolescent. I gave them money to aid in his specific care and what a total joke of a place this is. DO NOT trust this "rescue" as that is not what these people are. DO NOT donate money to this cause as they are obviously not in this for the right reasons and I unfortunately found that out the hard way... at the sacrifice of a sweet little helpless baby. RIP Tyson. You didn't deserve this.

A facility for the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife…read more They rehab and care for birds, reptiles and mammals that can't survive in the wild. They care for with veterinary aid and recovery until the patients are ready to go back in the wild They treat sick, injured and orphaned wildlife They are not a zoo All aid is voluntary and is funded by private donations Beautiful quiet facility in Venice They have treated over 4,000 patients

This animal rescue sanctuary is truly a special place. My husband and I loved it. You can feel the…read morecompassion and dedication the moment you arrive. Julie and the volunteers clearly care deeply about the animals and go above and beyond to ensure they are safe, healthy, and loved. The sanctuary is clean, well-organized, and focused on the animals' well-being above all else. It's inspiring to see animals given a second chance at life in such a nurturing environment. Thank you Julie for being our tour guide! It was amazing!! The sanctuary is a must see!!

I'll just go ahead and say it. You can't walk through the gates of Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary on a…read moreguided tour and come out the same person you were before. Not if your heart is beating. Nestled in a secluded animal mecca near the Babcock Ranch proximity of Punta Gorda, live 57ish forms of wildlife who have found their forever home in Octagon, most of whom would not be alive had it not been for the compassionate hearts who saved these sentient beings. Yes, of course, this Disneyland For Wildlife has lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my! (admit it, you saw that one coming), but so much more, including species you would not expect to see at a wildlife sanctuary. For example, the homing pigeons who landed at Octagon because they were orphaned and have no knowledge of how to forage for food. As well as the alligator who grew up in a bathtub (don't even get me started). How about the pair of Macaws that were rescued from a dentist's office after the patients were teaching them one too many curse words ? And the monkey (cue the waterworks, it's ok to cry along with me) who was abandoned in a cage and left at the gates to Octagon on Thanksgiving Day. We can't forget the baboon who spins gleefully on three legs when he thinks no one is watching, which is extraordinary when you learn that he came to Octagon because of a history of being mentally abused. The one thing they all have in common? They're all rescues. All of these majestic creatures have been rescued and offered a New Beginning to live out the rest of their lives in a place where they are happy and well-cared for. In fact, Octagon was rated as one of the Top 10 wildlife sanctuaries in the country for the happiest animal residents. Now, that's saying something. Octagon even has resident "squatters", i.e. animals that don't need to be here but choose to be, for example Blue, the handsome peacock who hangs out to spread his beautiful plumage for the lady hens (hang in there, pal, one day you might get lucky) and the ibis who travel in and out to the sanctuary, to score a free meal and to swap stories with their friends. The feeling of joy is palpable as you walk along the path, as every animal resident (humans too) was thrilled to see my tour guide, Tracey Pirozzi, chuffing at the fence to gain her attention. No animal is ever asked to do anything it doesn't want to do. Every enclosure is arranged to make the animal as comfortable as possible. In fact, enclosures are often customized to the resident to work around any historical triggers they may have. In addition to the opportunity to see these precious animals thriving at their new beginnings, the tour also was extremely educational. I learned so much, as did the others in my tour group. Tracey kept things light and informative, engaging everyone in fun games and quizzes along the way. While fielding questions and engaging us with the animals along the way, Tracey speaks earnestly and passionately about the purpose, about the origins, of Octagon. I shed a few tears (maybe more than a few) when I saw how dear this place is to her heart. And it's easy to see why. Every animal here is given some sort of enrichment, something to keep their mind stimulated, which is critical to their overall well-being, whether it's a large ball that they can push around, a hanging crate of meat that they have to unpuzzle to claim, or a TV to watch their favorite cartoon. And marshmallows! Psst, Tracey, how about another marshamllow, puhhhhleeeeezzzzzz? As a 501(c)(3) nonrprofit organization, Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary depends entirely upon donor support, with no government assistance. As you can imagine, Octagon has a hefty expenditure in just keeping their doors open. Their food bill alone, as you can imagine (we saw one tiger tackle five chickens for breakfast), runs in the tens of thousands of dollars every month. Not only that, but there are no paid jobs here. The facility is managed by a 100% volunteer workforce, and every volunteer we encountered had a huge smile on their face, and a fierce passion upon their brows. We could feel it. The animals could feel it. The guided tour is suited for people of all ages, a terrific way to spend the morning. One little boy in our tour group was so engaged and so spot-on with the answers to Tracey's questions that I'm pretty sure that he'll soon be a tour guide . For Southwest Florida residents or for visitors from out of town, I highly recommend this opportunity to see nature at its best. I give it four paws up. To make your tour extra special, make a reservation for the 9:30am tour on Thursdays, so Tracey can show you this magical place!