Florida Keys
Wildlife Society
Supporting the National Wildlife Refuges of the Florida Keys through education, non-adversarial advocacy, volunteerism and fundraising
Magnificent Frigates by Frank Gilroy
Key West National Wildlife Refuge
Key West National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1908 as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds. The entire refuge became a National Wilderness Preservation Area in 1975.
More Information here: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/key-west
Great White Heron by Kristie Killam
GREAT WHITE HERON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
The Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1938 as a refuge and breeding ground for great white herons, other migratory birds, and other wildlife. Encompassing numerous islands known locally as the Backcountry, it is one of the oldest refuges in the nation.
More information here: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/great-white-heron
Key Deer by Kristie Killam
THE NATIONAL KEY DEER REFUGE
The National Key Deer Refuge was established to protect and preserve the endangered Key deer and other wildlife resources in the Florida Keys. Although surrounded by salt water, it is the freshwater that helps to determine which species live and thrive in the variety of habitats. The refuge is unique in that it protects 16 endangered and threatened fish and wildlife species.
Read more here: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-key-deer
and here: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/national-key-deer/visit-us
Crocodile captured on wildlife camera, Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge
CROCODILE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
This refuge contains a mosaic of habitat types including tropical hardwood hammock, mangrove forest, and salt marsh. These habitats are vital for hundreds of plants and animals, including eight federally listed species.
More information here : https://www.fws.gov/refuge/crocodile-lake
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