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Come here to see the habitat of the brown pelican at any time of the year. White pelicans can be seen here from fall to early spring. The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge is open daily until sundown, and during your visit, remember to carry mosquito repellant, sunscreen, and water with you.
More than 40 varieties of birds use the refuge, and 16 of them nest here.
There are more than 200 varieties of fish, from sturgeon to pipefish and from mackerel to bluefish. Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and West Indian manatees regularly visit the refuge.
Many mammals are known to live here, including bobcats, river otters, and marsh rabbits. The waters of the refuge protect threatened and endangered sea turtles and threatened and endangered species such as the West Indian Manatee.
Pelican Island is a National Historic Landmark, National Wilderness Area, and Wetland of International Importance.
4055 Wildlife Way, Vero Beach, FL 32963, Phone: 772-581-5557
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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