The National Key Deer Refuge, established in 1957, is dedicated to protecting and preserving the national interest in Key deer and other wildlife resources in the Florida Keys. Located in the Lower Florida Keys, the refuge encompasses diverse habitats such as pine rockland forests, tropical hardwood hammocks, and salt marsh wetlands, providing a sanctuary for over 20 endangered and threatened plant and animal species.
Home to the smallest subspecies of white-tailed deer in North America, the endangered Key deer, the refuge offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe these iconic creatures in their natural habitat. With a Nature Center staffed by knowledgeable volunteers and refuge personnel, visitors can learn about the wildlife and rare habitats while supporting conservation efforts through the Florida Keys Wildlife Society nature store.
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