Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
4.5
طبيعة ومناطق الحياة البرية
طالع المزيد
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الاثنين
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الثلاثاء
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الأربعاء
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الخميس
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الجمعة
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
السبت
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
الأحد
12:00 ص - 11:59 م
عرض كامل
المنطقة
العنوان
أفضل الأماكن القريبة
المطاعم
85 على بُعد 5 كيلومترات
معالم الجذب
28 على بُعد 10 كيلومترات
4.5
986 تعليق
ممتاز
743
جيد جدًا
202
متوسط
31
سيئ
8
سيئ جدًا
2
Dee M
Delray Beach, فلوريدا16 مساهمة
زوجان • يونيو 2023
Quiet, not crowded. Unspoiled. So very glad this land was preserved, not developed. Went in early June so not a lot of animal activity but thoroughly enjoyed no crowds. Saw gators, wild feral hog, turtles and manatees and dolphins….if you love nature, you will appreciate this place. Plan to go again over winter months to see more activity.
كُتب بتاريخ 4 يونيو 2023
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Hannah
المملكة المتحدة59 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
We loved this park! Really recommend the Visitors Centre, we spoke to possibly the worlds nicest man at the desk. He was super helpful and told us of the nearby driving trails, and pointed us towards the Manatee Observation Deck. So glad we went - we saw a family of four manatees, even in May!
We also loved the driving trails. Please note there is a $10 charge CASH ONLY but worth every single penny
NB: I’m not sure he will see this, but if you’re the lovely gentleman on the desk who had just returned from a trip in the UK in April, you absolutely made our day with your positive attitude & passion for the area!
We also loved the driving trails. Please note there is a $10 charge CASH ONLY but worth every single penny
NB: I’m not sure he will see this, but if you’re the lovely gentleman on the desk who had just returned from a trip in the UK in April, you absolutely made our day with your positive attitude & passion for the area!
كُتب بتاريخ 26 مايو 2023
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Jthomp01
ديترويت, ميتشجان68 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
Great place to visit even in the rain. We walked the boardwalk trail behind the welcome center (wear bug spray)! It was nice. We also drive the Black Point wildlife drive which was really cool. We saw gators, lots of cool birds, turtles and voles. We also checked out the manatees at the viewing platform. Such a great place for the day.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 مايو 2023
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helga2522
Berkshires, ماساتشوستس26 مساهمة
زوجان • مايو 2023
We took the 7-mile drive and saw gators, birds, manatees. You can get out of the car at one stop and walk to two viewing platforms.
كُتب بتاريخ 26 مايو 2023
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Cherbert
15 مساهمة
زوجان • أبريل 2023
This was a wonderful experience. We stopped at the visitor center and received information about the wildlife drive. It was fun and full of birds of many different species. We also went to the Manatee lookout. We saw two of them! On our way out we saw a baby alligator next to the road as well as a turtle.
كُتب بتاريخ 12 أبريل 2023
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Stay33857742132
10 مساهمات
زوجان • مارس 2023
Well-marked roads that take you through miles of natural Florida beauty. Interesting landscape and lots of birds. Stop by the Visitor's Center first and get a map with suggestions from staff. There's a manatee viewing area during some of the year, but the scenery throughout the refuge is amazing.
كُتب بتاريخ 1 أبريل 2023
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Vance
واشنطن العاصمة, منطقة كولومبيا8 مساهمات
فبراير 2023
This is one of the most beautiful parks we have ever visited. Never in our lives have we seen so many birds. It is located at NASA so not only so much wildlife but to see the space center is a bonus. I highly suggest to stop by here if you are in central Florida. Make sure you have a very nice camera.
كُتب بتاريخ 3 مارس 2023
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mtbike050
Pennsylvania63 مساهمة
فبراير 2023
If you have even a passing interest in birds, go to Merritt Island and drive the 7-mile Black Point WiIdlife Drive. Merritt is a resting stop for migrating birds so the diversity of birds seen is amazing. Even though I don't know that much, I could identify osprey, eagles, Roseate Spoonbills, many types of herons and egrets, Moorehen ducks, etc. etc. etc. The drive is one way and people drive very slowly to enjoy viewing the birds, but you can pass slower cars if you want. There are pull-offs along the way where you can park and get out of the car and walk to viewing platforms. We took our time and enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend it!
The day we went the visitors' center was closed, but I'm sure that is worth seeing also.
The day we went the visitors' center was closed, but I'm sure that is worth seeing also.
كُتب بتاريخ 22 فبراير 2023
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Curt J
مساهمة
بمفردك • فبراير 2023
Road the motorcycle and walked the Sam's house paths at Pine Island. Beautiful homes in the area off the normal tourist area
كُتب بتاريخ 18 فبراير 2023
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ccarlson2022
Niles, ميتشجان56 مساهمة
يناير 2023
I wanted to see manattee while in Florida with my pre-teen daughters. I found this place online and they have a manattee viewing platform that you can find directions to online.
January is off-season so I wasn't sure if we would see any. We immediately spotted a tail in the water! The kids were excited but the water was too dirty to really see the animal. I walked over to a lagoon area and within 10 minutes there were 8 in the area. What a treat and the lagoon is shallow enough to see them fairly clearly.
On the drive we also saw a bald eagle next to the road!
I am sure you can see a host of other wildlife (we aren't into birds) but without knowing where or when, I didn't want to get off the main roads. The visitor center was closed (check online for their weird operating schedule) so I couldn't ask anyone where to see other wildlife.
January is off-season so I wasn't sure if we would see any. We immediately spotted a tail in the water! The kids were excited but the water was too dirty to really see the animal. I walked over to a lagoon area and within 10 minutes there were 8 in the area. What a treat and the lagoon is shallow enough to see them fairly clearly.
On the drive we also saw a bald eagle next to the road!
I am sure you can see a host of other wildlife (we aren't into birds) but without knowing where or when, I didn't want to get off the main roads. The visitor center was closed (check online for their weird operating schedule) so I couldn't ask anyone where to see other wildlife.
كُتب بتاريخ 25 يناير 2023
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RandiFayeC
Longwood, فلوريدا1,027 مساهمة
I read that the visitors center is closed, are the restrooms there and/or at station 9 of the wildlife drive open?
JansAdventures
502 مساهمة
There are several porta-potties in the parking lot of the visitor center. Yes, the visitor center is closed.
bbancken
Winnipeg, كندا7 مساهمات
Are there a lot of manatees?
Indiana2023
Evansville, Indiana277 مساهمة
This particular location doesn't have them as far as I could tell. But if you drive something like 15 minutes away towards a bridge. Going towards New Smyrna there is a draw bridge called Haulover Canal. They have parking spots around the bridge. You can get out and see some.
LovingNewAdventures
Woodbury, Minnesota367 مساهمة
We are thinking of going tomorrow afternoon. Will we need bug spray?
src1962
Orange City, فلوريدا252 مساهمة
Yes I would recommend bug spray, the mosquito's and the sand fleas can be very bad sometimes.
LiLBiTLibra78
Daytona Beach, فلوريدا5 مساهمات
Is it currently open and is there a fee to get in?
mstwalter
Pentwater, ميتشجان60 مساهمة
It is open daily and it requires a pass to tour the area and the beaches. Beaches are actually the Canaveral National Seashore but the south beaches “Playalinda” are beautiful and are accessible from the refuge. You can get a pass at the visitors center or a self serve kiosk. Closes at sunset.
Kathleen S
East Tawas, ميتشجان9 مساهمات
How is the government shutdown effecting visitors? First time in area Jan 2019.
gjvision
Okahumpka, فلوريدا127 مساهمة
There was no one to open the visitor center and no one to refill the pay envelopes by the beginning of the drive. Therefore, no way to pay. There’s no one to clean the bathrooms so they may be getting rather nasty by now. My advice, plan on visiting a local fast food place before and after the drive through Merritt Island. Take any trash back home with you so you don’t add to any accumulation. When we went, a week into the shutdown, considerate visitors were policing themselves pretty well. If they no longer are, the park may get shutdown like others have.
How is the accessibility there? I use a scooter... I used my scooter on the nature trails at Hillsborough River State Park and it worked fine.
bnut59
Sarasota, فلوريدا90 مساهمة
Fine around the Visitors Center
TheFinnegans2014
Strafford, New Hampshire4 مساهمات
What is th eprice of admission?
iamnoname
florida189 مساهمة
the only fees I am aware of are for the Black Point Wildlife Drive. It is $10. I believe there is a fee also if you go to the beach.
thegreenster
المملكة المتحدة81 مساهمة
How long would you suggest for a visit? We are going in August? What time of day will be best to see wildlife?
Where & when can you see Manatees? (Thank you)
Junketing Gina
Venice, فلوريدا142 مساهمة
The best time to do the Black Point Wildlife drive, where I saw the most Wildlife, is first thing in the morning and 1.5 hours before sunset. I went both times. I went to the Canaveral Seashore for sunrise, which was amazing, and then drove over and did the loop. I came back at the end of the day about 2 hours before sunset and did it again and got lucky!!!!!! Saw a BOBCAT!!!! Take your time, you never know what you'll see!!!! I saw manatees near the boat launch. Flow the road to the drawbridge that is closed, and go to the left. Also, check the National Park Service website for closures and other info. Also see what walks or talks they may have available. They have binoculars you can borrow as well!!!! Have fun!!!!
