Outdoors Tavernier, Key Largo
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
An outdoor spot in Tavernier, Key Largo, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon feeding.
Why go
Free sanctuary for injured pelicans, hawks and herons with a boardwalk to Florida Bay.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Key Largo, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar, 0.9 mi away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Tavernier
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 45 min
- Best time
- Afternoon feeding
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Key Largo, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Ocean-side tiki bar and seafood restaurant on a canal.
Drinks · 0.9 mi straight-line - 2Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Café
Working fish house serving lobster rolls and fresh hogfish at waterside tables.
Food · 5.4 mi straight-line - 3African Queen
The steamboat from the 1951 film, running short canal cruises.
Activity · 6.1 mi straight-line - 4Sundowners
Bayside restaurant since 1985 with west-facing tables over Florida Bay.
Food · 10 mi straight-line - 5John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
First undersea park in the U.S., with snorkel and glass-bottom boat trips to the reef.
Activity · 12 mi straight-line - 6Christ of the Abyss
Bronze statue on the reef at Key Largo Dry Rocks, reached by snorkel or dive boat.
Activity · 14 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is a stop on our Florida Keys Adventure route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Key Largo
Another curated outdoor spot in Key Largo. See the full Key Largo guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Key Largo run from 73°F in January to 86°F in August; September is usually the wettest month. For Florida Keys Wild Bird Center itself, we suggest: Afternoon feeding.
Modelled monthly averages for Key Largo from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Key Largo weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- 93600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, USA
- Coordinates
- 25.03194, -80.50396
- Destination
- Key Largo, Florida
- Website
- keepthemflying.org
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center: quick answers
How much time do you need at Florida Keys Wild Bird Center?
Plan on about 45 minutes at Florida Keys Wild Bird Center. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Florida Keys Wild Bird Center?
Our pick: Afternoon feeding. Insider tip: Open sunrise to sunset; donations welcome.
Is Florida Keys Wild Bird Center free?
Yes, we list Florida Keys Wild Bird Center as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Florida Keys Wild Bird Center?
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is at 93600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Florida Keys Wild Bird Center?
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center appears on Florida Keys Adventure, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Florida Keys Wild Bird Center to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Key Largo.
Plan Key Largo
- Key Largo travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Key Largo weather by month
- Miami to Key Largo 49 mi straight-line
- Key Largo to Key West 91 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.