WILDLIFE REMOVAL IN MARION COUNTY
Wildlife Removal in Marion County, FL
Ocala, Belleview, Dunnellon and the country around them, where DOH-Marion has issued raccoon rabies notices from Reddick to Belleview in 2026. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Who handles wildlife removal in Marion County?
Marion County Animal Services handles pets, strays and animal bites to pets, and the health department handles human bites. Raccoons, rats, bats and squirrels living in a home are a job for a private company. Pro Wildlife Removal works across Marion County, from Ocala and Belleview to Dunnellon. Call (844) 264-6254.
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- Six rabid raccoons in 2025
- Four 2026 raccoon notices
Towns covered
Marion towns we cover
Florida's population tables list Belleview, Dunnellon, McIntosh, Ocala and Reddick as Marion's municipalities. We also cover communities like Silver Springs and Summerfield, and the Marion side of The Villages.
Marion County
- Ocala
- Belleview
- Dunnellon
- Silver Springs
- Summerfield
- The Villages
Common problems here
What drives wildlife calls in Marion
Marion grew from 375,908 people in the 2020 Census to an estimated 433,765 in 2025. Its rabies records, mostly raccoons, show why wildlife calls here deserve care.
Raccoons in Marion's rabies tables
The state's county tables listed 7 rabid raccoons and 3 rabid cats for Marion in 2024, and 6 raccoons plus a cat, a coyote and a fox in 2025. Marion's tables listed 2 raccoons in 2022 and 4 in 2023.
A rabid raccoon in Ocala
In May 2026, DOH-Marion put part of Ocala under a 60-day rabies alert after a raccoon killed off SE 8th Street on May 11 tested positive. The alert area runs between NE 8th Street, SE 22nd Road, SE 22nd Loop and SW 4th Avenue.
Belleview, February 2026
DOH-Marion issued a rabies advisory after a raccoon killed off U.S. 441 and SE 132nd Street Road in the Belleview area on February 24, 2026 tested positive.
A rabid bat in 2022
Marion's 2022 rabies table listed a rabid bat, alongside 2 raccoons.
Reddick, July 2026
DOH-Marion issued a rabies advisory on July 31, 2026 after a raccoon killed off U.S. Route 441 and West Highway 316 in Reddick on July 26 tested positive.
Huntington, March 2026
DOH-Marion issued a rabies advisory in late March 2026 after a raccoon tested positive in the Huntington area off State Highway 35. It was the county's second confirmed rabies case of the year.
Communities we serve
Communities we serve in Marion County
Belleview
The raccoon behind DOH-Marion's March 2, 2026 advisory was a single confirmed case, killed in the southeast of the county off U.S. 441 and SE 132nd Street Road near Belleview.
In it, the department warned that rabies may be present in the area's wild animals, and asked people not to draw them in with outdoor pet food or open garbage cans. It also asked homeowners to keep bats out of living quarters.
Summerfield
In December 2019, the Marion and Sumter health departments warned residents of the Summerfield and Oxford area after a raccoon found near The Villages tested positive for rabies, Villages-News reported.
The zone they named ran from SE Highway 42 south to Sumter County Road 202, between Sumter County Road 200 and SE 76th Champion Avenue.
Dunnellon
Part of Dunnellon lies inside the Rainbow Springs Aquatic Preserve, which follows the Rainbow River 5.7 miles to the Withlacoochee.
Raccoons, gray squirrels and Sherman's fox squirrels are among the species documented in the state's 2016 plan for the preserve. FWC rules say fox squirrels may not be taken or pursued.
Who to call
Marion's county shelter, DOH-Marion and FWC's Ocala office
Strays and bites to pets or livestock go to the county, human bites to DOH-Marion, and wildlife questions to FWC's Ocala office.
Marion County Animal Services
352-671-8727, for bites to pets or livestock and stray animals, as DOH-Marion's alerts direct.
Human bites: DOH-Marion
352-629-0137, to report a bite or scratch from a wild or domestic animal.
FWC: Northeast Region
FWC's Northeast Region office in Ocala, 352-732-1225. Nuisance alligators: 866-FWC-GATOR.
Reviews
What customers say
- ★★★★★
Brandon came out of his way to help remove a raccoon who had decided to use my front door mat for nap. Brandon was very polite and professional. He removed Ralph without issue and pretty quickly.
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April Daves
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Josh came out & removed a dead cat from my engine that had been there for over six months! Absolutely no one else would do the job and other places said they couldn’t even find the animal. Josh found it and removed it with ease. I can’t thank him enough!
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FAQ
Marion County wildlife questions
Has DOH-Marion issued a rabies alert lately?
Check DOH-Marion before you act. The newest notice we found is a September 18, 2026 advisory after a rabid bobcat in the Rainbow Park area. Ocala had a 60-day raccoon alert in May 2026.
Does Marion County Animal Services remove raccoons from homes?
DOH-Marion's alerts send residents to Animal Services, 352-671-8727, for bites to pets and livestock and for stray animals. A raccoon living in your attic is a job for a private wildlife company.
Which FWC office covers Marion County?
FWC's Northeast Region office, which is in Ocala: 352-732-1225. For a nuisance alligator, call 866-FWC-GATOR.
How fast can you reach a home in Marion County?
Same-day appointments are often available in Marion County. Call (844) 264-6254.
Wildlife problem in Marion County?
Anywhere in Marion County, call (844) 264-6254.
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