Welcome to the Wild Side
Wildlife viewing on Florida’s Space Coast can be as easy as looking out your window. The diverse ecosystems that make up this Central Florida paradise are home to dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, alligators and hundreds of other species of birds, mammals and reptiles. If you’re looking for some wildlife, here are a few tips to help you plan a wild getaway.
Every year thousands of sea turtles return to the shores of the Space Coast to lay their eggs during sea turtle nesting season. Your chances of seeing them while you’re on a Space Coast spring or summer getaway are unfortunately slim, due to the nocturnal nature of their nesting habits. However, guided sea turtle walks provided by some incredible nonprofit organizations are a great way to safely and respectfully see these reptiles in action. Learn more about experiencing sea turtle season on the Space Coast!
Learn About Sea Turtles on the Space Coast
You can see dolphins every day of your Space Coast vacation if you know where to look! Boat and kayak tours of the Indian River Lagoon are the perfect way to get up close and personal with these marine mammals, but there are so many other ways you can encounter a pod or two while you’re visiting.
Where to See Dolphins on the Space Coast
Sea cows, sea potatoes, whatever you want to call them, manatees are an exciting sight to see on your Florida getaway. If seeing a manatee is on your Florida Bucket List, check out this page to learn everything you need to know about spotting manatees on your next getaway!
See Manatees on Florida's Space Coast
Florida’s Space Coast is a birders’ paradise. All winter long, birds of all feathers flock to our wetlands and marshes for warm weather and lots of food. Here you’ll find 38 stops on The Great Florida Birding Trail where you can spot scrub jays, flamingos, spoonbills and so many more. Bring your binoculars and enjoy their flight!
Bird Watching on the Space Coast
Alligators are everywhere on the Space Coast. It’s important to understand that any body of water may contain one of these modern dinosaurs. The safest and most thrilling way to experience an alligator encounter here in Florida is on an air boat ride of the Saint Johns River. Learn more about alligators today!
Learn About Alligators on the Space CoastIf you happen to see an animal in distress while you’re on your Space Coast Vacation, please stay away from the animals and call in the professionals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission and Florida Wildlife Hospital are active in our community and are trained to handle hurt, sick or otherwise distressed animals. Here’s a quick guide to who you should call if you see an animal in need of assistance.
Sea turtles, manatees, pelicans, and dolphins, OH MY! Florida’s Space Coast is home to so many species of animals. Check out this guide to learn how you can help them thrive!
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