Doral restricts feeding of wildlife, particularly species that cause nuisance issues such as iguanas, muscovy ducks, and feral cats. Miami-Dade County and FWC rules prohibit feeding certain wildlife species. Feeding wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions or attracts nuisance animals violates city code.
The City of Doral restricts wildlife feeding through its nuisance code provisions and in accordance with Miami-Dade County and FWC regulations. Feeding wildlife that creates a nuisance, attracts vermin, or results in unsanitary conditions is prohibited. This is particularly relevant in Doral due to the prevalence of iguanas, muscovy ducks, peacocks, and other invasive or nuisance wildlife common in South Florida urban areas. Miami-Dade County prohibits feeding muscovy ducks and has regulations regarding feral cat colony management through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) programs. FWC rules prohibit feeding alligators and crocodiles (F.S. 372.667), which can be found in Doral's canals and lake communities. Feeding these species is a criminal offense. Feral cat feeding must comply with registered TNR colony management guidelines. Unmanaged feeding of feral cats that attracts rodents or creates unsanitary conditions is a code violation. Residents should not feed iguanas, which are invasive species that FWC encourages property owners to remove from their property.
Wildlife feeding violations are enforced by Code Compliance at (305) 593-6740. Feeding alligators or crocodiles is a criminal offense under Florida law. Nuisance wildlife complaints can also be directed to FWC at 888-404-FWCC.
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