See Gators in the Wild!
Bird Watching! Fishing! Manatee Viewing ...
From sunrise to sunset, visitors can experience Florida's
indigenous birds and wildlife in their natural habitat at
The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Fewer than 30 minutes from New Smyrna Beach, the 140,000 acre
refuge is home to a number of threatened and endangered speciies
and experts have documented more than 500 species of other wildlife
here, including 330 species of birds.
Venture down Black Point Wildlife Drive, a secnic seven-mile
stretch with numbered stops that connect you to the park's
unique history and habitats through trails and observations decks.
The best time to view wildlife is early morning or late afternoon.
In the winter, the refuge is home to numberous speciies of
migratory birds, including 23 speciies of waterfowl, making it a
popular destination for bird watchers.
Stop by the Visitors Center at S.R. 402, 5 miles east of US1 in
Titusville.
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