Wildlife Viewing Parks Near Key West

Discover 4 parks for wildlife viewing within driving distance of Key West

"Key West visitors may stop here while traveling north through the Keys for a different kind of island experience. The park highlights the lush hammock habitat that contrasts with the southern Keys landscape."

A protected tropical hardwood hammock in Key Largo with scenic walking paths and rich native wildlife.

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"Key West is the largest tourism center in the Lower Keys and a common starting point for island-hopping adventures. Some visitors make the trip north to experience the preserve's shipwreck history."

An underwater archaeological preserve in the Florida Keys featuring the wreck of the Spanish galleon San Pedro.

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Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park

Islamorada, Florida
60 miles away

"Key West travelers may visit as part of an Upper Keys road trip. The park provides a worthwhile educational stop on the drive between the southernmost city and the rest of the Keys."

A small but unique park showcasing a fossilized coral reef and historic quarrying on the Upper Keys.

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Indian Key Historic State Park

Islamorada, Florida
78 miles away

"Key West is farther away but still a popular origin point for multi-stop Keys adventures. Visitors from Key West may come for the park’s history and a quieter contrast to the island city."

A remote island park in the Florida Keys featuring historic ruins, snorkeling, and scenic paddling.

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