Feeding wildlife in Port St. Lucie is prohibited under FL §372.667 and §379.412. Alligators, sandhill cranes, raccoons, and bears cannot be fed. Violations are misdemeanors.
Florida law prohibits feeding wildlife, particularly alligators, bears, sandhill cranes, and foxes. Port St. Lucie is ringed by preserves including Savannas Preserve State Park and the North Fork St. Lucie Aquatic Preserve, which host substantial native wildlife. Bird feeders are allowed but homeowners are encouraged to take them down if attracting bears or raccoons. Gopher tortoises are a state-threatened species and their burrows cannot be disturbed without an FWC relocation permit, which affects landscaping and construction projects citywide. Sea turtle nesting affects the Hutchinson Island beach area nearby; lighting ordinances apply during nesting season May through October.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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