Nature & Wildlife
Florida's Space Coast is a unique place, where the technologies of space exploration and environmental protection meet the exceptional resources of natural Florida. Whether visiting Kennedy Space Center, area beaches or numerous wildlife areas that dot the 72-miles of Atlantic coastline, a visitor to the Space Coast can find year-round family enjoyment that is naturally out-of-this-world.
The Space Coast has over a hundred public parks with facilities for both play and exploration. And our beaches are some of the most abundant sea turtles nesting areas in the world. But our area is also unique in that we have more than 250 square miles of federally protected wildlife refuges with spectacular landscapes and a rich diversity of rare and endangered plants and animals for visitors to discover on foot and horseback.
So whether your dream Florida vacation is to spend an afternoon kayaking through a quiet mangrove, zipping 55 feet in the air through Florida's outback, photographing rare bird species, or petting a manatee, Florida Space Coast is your "green" dream come true.
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| Rawhide Roundup ‑ Forever Florida | |
 | Address 4755 N. Kenansville Road, Phone/Fax 407•957•9794 |
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DESCRIPTION Were you the kid in cowboy boots who day-dreamed about life on a ranch? Well, it's not too late! Step out of your day-to-day life and try out a new career as a cow hunter in the Rawhide Roundup - Forever Florida . You'll enjoy a three-hour experience with a real Florid . . . | |
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| Sobe Surf Eco Tours | |
| Address Cocoa Beach Phone 321•926•6571 |
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DESCRIPTION Located directly on the Banana River and right across the street from the beach, Sobe Surf offers eco tours that will introduce you to the wonder and natural beauty of our area.Eco-Adventure Tours See an abundance of wildlife with an expert nature guide and stand-up paddle b . . . | |
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| Space Coast Stadium | |
| Address 5800 Stadium Pkwy Phone 321•633•9200 |
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DESCRIPTION The Space Coast Stadium serves as the spring training facility for the Washington Nationals as well as the regular season facility for the Brevard County Manatees, the Florida State League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. On game days expect a large crowd and special events . . . | |
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| Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Address Highway A1A Phone 772•562•3909 |
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DESCRIPTION The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge in Melbourne Beach is a twenty mile section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach. Biologist consider it the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the western hemisphere and the second most important nesting beach in the . . . | |
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| Sledd's Strawberries and Produce | |
| Address Burkholm Road Phone 321•268•8978 |
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DESCRIPTION Pick your own produce at Sledd's Strawberries and Produce. Starting in February and running through April, Sledd's opens their strawberry fields to the general public for picking! Weather permitting! The farm is located at the east end of Burkholm Road in&nb . . . | |
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| Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge | |
| Address 3.5 miles east of State Road 402 Phone/Fax 321•861•0667 |
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DESCRIPTION The Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is one of two National Parks located on Florida's Space Coast. The other being the Canaveral National Seashore. Consisting of 140,000 acres, the Refuge is home to American bald eagles, alligato . . . | |
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| Jordan Scrub Sanctuary | |
| Address Marie Street Phone 321•255•4466 |
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DESCRIPTION A variety of habitat types can be found in Jordan Scrub Sanctuary a 354-acre sanctuary such as scenic lakes, seasonal marshes, and scrubby flatwoods. While hiking through the sanctuary's diverse habitats, bald eagles can be spotted fishing for meals in . . . | |
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| Pelican Beach Park | |
| Address 1495 A1A Hwy. Phone 321•773•6458 |
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DESCRIPTION Pelican Beach Park is a beachside park located only steps from the Atlantic Ocean! This family friendly, public park also boasts four pavillions, which are available by reservation or first come first serve basis. Faciliites also include public fresh water . . . | |
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| Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Management | |
| Address 444 Columbia Blvd. Phone/Fax 321•264•5185 |
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DESCRIPTION The Enchanted Forest is a 470acre sanctuary and the flagship of the local EEL Program. The sanctuary is one of the few places on the Space Coast where visitors can experience several eco-systems from majestic oak hammocks, wetlands, and the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in one s . . . | |
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| SUP Eco Adventures | |
| Address 750 Old Florida Trail Phone 321•507•6058 |
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DESCRIPTION Hit the water with Sup Eco Adventures and one of their stand-up paddle tours! Whether you're a beginner or a pro, you'll have fun on one of their two and a half hour eco tours through the Space Coast's diverse ecosystem. As . . . | |
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