On March 14, 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt designated Pelican Island, the Nation's first National Wildlife Refuge, to protect the pelicans, herons and egrets nesting on the island. The refuge currently consists of mangrove islands and 4,700 acres of submerged lands surrounding Pelican Island which are leased from State of Florida to provide a buffer zone and help protect the island. In 1963, Pelican Island was designated a National Historic Landmark. From I-95: Fellsmere exit (#69) east on SR 512 to Sebastian. Boat launch areas available here are adjacent to the Refuge.
Location:
1339 th Street, Vero Beach Florida 32960
Telephone
772-562-3909
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Melbourne) All Animal & Bird Hospital
(Sebring) Anderson Animal Clinic
(Melbourne) Animal Hospital of Central Brevard
(Melbourne Beach) Brevard Zoo
(Big Pine) National Key Deer Refuge
(Vero Beach) Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge
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01/10 Coming to The Vero Beach area
Florida Old Time Music Championship Dade City FL April5-6 FOTMC celebrates Old Time Music in Florida, encompassing musical styles ranging from child ballads to southern dance music of old time string bands. Contests in many old time acoustic instruments, String Band and Old Time Singing contests.
Delray Beach Affair Delray Beach FL April5-7 The event takes place along the palm tree lined downtown streets of Delray Beach and stretches 12 city blocks from the Intracoastal to NW 2nd Avenue and two city parks. The Delray Affair has received numerous awards for its ‘eclectic’ mixture of fine art, great crafts and funky products from around the world.
New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest New Smyrna Beach FL April5-7 New Smyrna Beach Balloon and Sky Fest features world class air shows .....day and night! As well as amazing live music on stage and all of the fun in the Entertainment Theater
Peace River Celtic Festival Punta Gorda FL April10 Our Festival is perpetually dedicated to the memory of David Parker, member of Elks Lodge 2606 and the founder of the Peace River Celtic Festival. David loved Celtic music, laughter, good friendship and good times! If you cherish these things as well, you'll want to be part of this special event!
Hernando County Fair and Youth Livestock Show Brooksville FL April5-13 Week long celebration of the county, entertainment, food, fair rides, livestock and agriculture competitions, demolition derby.
UCF Book Festival Orlando FL April13 The UCF Book Festival showcases 60 renowned authors, exhibitors, free book appraisals, special children’s activities and more.
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