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Florida Keys Wild Bird Centre
93600 Overseas Highway, Tavernier
Key Largo - Opening Hours
- Monday: sunrise - sunset
Tuesday: sunrise - sunset
Wednesday: sunrise - sunset
Thursday: sunrise - sunset
Friday: sunrise - sunset
Saturday: sunrise - sunset
Sunday: sunrise - sunset
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Centre in Key Largo, USA, serves as a vital haven for injured and displaced wild birds. Nestled along the Overseas Highway, the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary features elevated boardwalks that guide visitors through lush tropical surroundings. Here, over a hundred non-releasable resident birds—including hawks, owls, vultures, pelicans, gulls, and songbirds—reside in spacious, naturalistic enclosures. The atmosphere is serene and enlightening, filled with gentle breezes and bird calls that highlight the delicate ecosystems of the Florida Keys.
Offerings include free admission, optional guided tours by staff, and captivating feeding sessions that reveal the birds' behaviors. Donations fuel the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of nearly a thousand birds each year. Highlights encompass a 24/7 bird emergency hotline and the nearby Mission Wild Bird Hospital, featuring a visitor center and gift shop. This destination masterfully blends wildlife appreciation with conservation awareness.