WILDLIFE REMOVAL IN SILVER SPRINGS
Wildlife Removal in Silver Springs, FL
East of Ocala, around Silver Springs State Park, where the park's own plan lists raccoons, three kinds of squirrel and bats. Call (844) 264-6254.
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Who removes wildlife in Silver Springs, FL?
In Silver Springs, as across Marion County, DOH-Marion's alerts send residents to Marion County Animal Services for strays and bites to pets, and to the health department for human bites. For raccoons, rats or squirrels living in your home, call Pro Wildlife Removal. Call (844) 264-6254.
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- Raccoon rabies zone, 2023
- Squirrels and bats in the park
Towns covered
Silver Springs and nearby
Silver Springs sits just east of Ocala. We cover it along with the rest of Marion County.
Marion County
- Ocala
- Belleview
- Summerfield
- Dunnellon
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Wildlife around Silver Springs
Silver Springs has had a raccoon rabies zone, and its state park keeps records of raccoons, squirrels and bats. Here is what they show.
A rabies zone in Silver Springs
WFTV reported in July 2023 that three Marion raccoons had tested positive in a single week. The Silver Springs zone, between County Road 314 and Gores Landing, was one of three that DOH-Marion set, and people inside it were told to avoid all contact with wildlife, raccoons and bats in particular.
Raccoons and squirrels as park nuisances
The park's 2014 management plan names raccoons as native animals that can become nuisance cases, and its 2010 plan, written when it was Silver River State Park, names raccoons and gray squirrels.
Fox squirrels in the sandhill
Sherman's fox squirrels live in the park's sandhill, the 2014 plan says. The 2010 plan adds the pastures and says they are seen often, though the park doesn't support a large population.
Three kinds of squirrel
The 2014 plan's mammal list includes the gray squirrel, the fox squirrel and the southern flying squirrel, along with the raccoon.
Bats on the park's list
The 2014 plan lists the red bat in the park. A hoary bat was also documented there by the Florida Natural Areas Inventory, but none has been seen since the 1970s.
Raccoons in Marion's tables
Across Marion County, the state's rabies tables listed 7 rabid raccoons in 2024 and 6 in 2025.
Rats in Silver Springs
Rodent records along East Highway 40
State restaurant inspections are the local rat record for businesses with a Silver Springs address. See rat removal.
Ten closures at two addresses
By our count of DBPR's emergency closure files, food businesses with a Silver Springs address were closed 10 times for rodents from 2015 through 2025, all at two addresses on East Highway 40. One address was closed 6 times under four business names, the last in December 2023.
About 500 droppings, 2025
A May 2025 complaint inspection at a Silver Springs restaurant found about 500 rodent droppings in dry storage, the Ocala Star-Banner reported.
Who to call
Marion County and FWC numbers near Silver Springs
Near the state park, strays and pet bites go to Marion County, human bites to DOH-Marion, and alligators to FWC.
Marion County Animal Services
352-671-8727, the number DOH-Marion gives for strays and for bites to pets or livestock.
Human bites: DOH-Marion
352-629-0137, to report a bite or scratch from any 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.
Cassandra Bronzo
- ★★★★★
There's a first time for everything! Somehow a snake made it's way into our office building and chose my office to hang out. I called Pro Wildlife on Sunday and explained it to the tech. They arranged the appointment to come and remove it for today @ 9am. The tech Zak Brooks arrived and got the snake out very quickly! He was friendly and professional!! Definitely recommend and we'd use them again if needed! Thank you again!
April Daves
- ★★★★★
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!
Allyson Hill
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FAQ
Silver Springs wildlife questions
Has rabies been found in Silver Springs?
Yes. In July 2023, DOH-Marion named an area of Silver Springs, north of County Road 314 and south of Gores Landing, as one of three alert zones after three Marion raccoons tested positive that week. Keep pets vaccinated and avoid raccoons.
Who do I call about a bear in Silver Springs?
FWC. Its Northeast Region office is in Ocala, 352-732-1225.
Who do I call about a stray or a bite in Silver Springs?
Marion County Animal Services, 352-671-8727, for strays and bites to pets or livestock. Report human bites to DOH-Marion at 352-629-0137.
Do you come out to Silver Springs the same day?
Same-day appointments are often available in Silver Springs. Call (844) 264-6254.
Wildlife problem in Silver Springs?
Silver Springs homeowners can call (844) 264-6254.
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