Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Wilderness, Mountains, Trails
Central
Outdoors, Photography, Science
No entrance fee. You will need your own boat or a tour guide with a boat to access the refuge. Fees vary for tours and/or equipment rental.
Mobility Obstacles: Waterways
Eating: This is NOT a good place to get a meal or snack.
Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge
Watery Bird-lovers Wilderness
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28950 Watson Blvd. Big Pine Key, FL 33043-0510 |
+1 305 872 2239 Fax: +1 305 872 3675 |
Description
Three hundred square miles of backcountry Gulf of Mexico waters and scores of uninhabited mangrove islands make up the Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge, which stretches from just north of Marathon to just north of Key West. Accessible only by boat, the sanctuary is home to more than 250 species of birds, provides a critical nesting area for endangered sea turtles, and its protected waters serve as a nursery for myriad species of fish and other sea life.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 24 hrsVisit Time: Half day(4hr)-Full day(8hr)
Best Time to Visit: Dawn to dusk, M - Su
Average Wait Time: 0-15min
Price: Free
Price Notes: No entrance fee. You will need your own boat or a tour guide with a boat to access the refuge. Fees vary for tours and/or equipment rental.
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering. Notes: Be sure to bring sunscreen, wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and bottled water with you.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Ferry/Boat
Notes: The best way to explore the sanctuary is by boat excursion -- small craft, kayak, or canoe.
Parking Availability: No
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