Pembroke Pines, FL Animal Ordinances: Wildlife Feeding (2026)
Key Facts
- Alligator Feeding
- Illegal (FL §379.3025)
- Nuisance Standard
- Feeding creating hazards prohibited
- Governing Code
- Ch. 91 + FL Statute 379
- Report Issues
- Code Compliance 954-431-4466
- State Agency
- FWC regulates wildlife
Summary
Pembroke Pines discourages feeding of free-roaming wildlife through general nuisance and animal control provisions in Chapter 91. Broward County also regulates wildlife interactions. Feeding wildlife that creates a public nuisance or health hazard can result in code violations. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) prohibits feeding certain species including alligators under FL Statute 379.
Penalties for feeding wildlife and freshwater fish. - (1)(a) The penalties in this section apply to a violation of any rule or order of the commission that prohibits or restricts: 1. Feeding wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; 2. Attracting or enticing wildlife or freshwater fish with food or garbage; or 3. Allowing the placement of food or garbage in a manner that attracts or entices wildlife or freshwater fish. (b) This section does not apply to rules or orders of the commission relating to: 1. Animals held in captivity; 2. Restricting the taking or hunting of species over bait or intentionally placed or deposited food; or 3. Restricting the taking or hunting of species in proximity to feeding stations.
Full Breakdown
The City of Pembroke Pines addresses wildlife feeding through Chapter 91 (Animals) and general nuisance provisions. Feeding free-roaming wildlife that creates unsanitary conditions, attracts vermin, or constitutes a public nuisance is subject to code enforcement. Broward County animal regulations supplement city rules. Under FL Statute 379.3025, feeding alligators or crocodiles is a criminal offense. The FWC also prohibits feeding bears and other listed species. Residents are encouraged to report wildlife nuisance issues to the Code Compliance Unit at 954-431-4466.
Violations & Fines
Creating a wildlife nuisance through feeding is a code violation. Feeding alligators is a state criminal offense under FL Statute 379.
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