Hope for People and Panthers
Panthers need large landscapes. So do we. These lands are the source of our water, air, recreation, and the food we eat. Protecting these natural spaces makes Florida a special place to live for both people and wildlife. Who wants a paved peninsula? We must also understand and address the real losses and fears associated with those who are directly impacted by large predators. 

​Living with Florida panthers is a complex issue requiring meaningful discussions between people of diverse viewpoints - like those represented in this 8-minute video produced by UPROAR. Learn about the history and issues surrounding Florida's large cat and the actions we can all take. Explore the landscapes where panthers live and places where you can see panthers.

​UPDATE: Sadly, Uno the blind panther featured in the video passed away unexpectedly in September 2018. His legacy will carry on through the memories of all who came to know this special cat and through this film. 
Aspects of promoting this video made possible through the Naples Zoo and Big Cypress National Preserve’s
​Zoo-Park Partnership for America’s Keystone Wildlife™.
Naples Zoo
​at Caribbean Gardens
Big Cypress
National Preserve
Florida National
Parks Association
South Florida National
​Parks Trust
Looking for the Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge website? Click here.