The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is a rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary at 93600 Overseas Hwy in Tavernier. Follow the short, self-guided path through the grounds to see rescued birds, including owls, pelicans and egrets, with signs explaining their stories. The enclosures have room for the birds to perch and move, and the walk passes mangroves beside the water. It’s a compact wildlife stop on a drive through the Keys; look for iguanas or crocodiles along the way, too. Donations support the sanctuary’s work.
Rescued birds and their stories
The sanctuary cares for wild birds that have been injured or orphaned. Some recover and can be released; others remain in its care because they cannot return to the wild. Signs beside the enclosures explain individual birds and give visitors context for what they are seeing.
The sanctuary houses close to 40 species. Look for owls, hawks and water birds, including pelicans and egrets. The grounds are small enough to explore on foot, with the birds in spacious enclosures among branches and other habitat features.
A short walk beside the water
The self-guided route passes through mangroves, with the water close by. Take time to look beyond the enclosures: crocodiles have been spotted in the water, and iguanas in the trees. Bird sightings and other wildlife are not guaranteed, so treat these as possibilities rather than part of a set route.
The center’s work includes rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing birds. A donation helps support that work. Visitors commonly give $10 per person; the sanctuary describes its system as donation-based.
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How long does a visit take?
Plan for about an hour to walk around and read the bird signs. The grounds are compact, so a shorter stop is also possible.
Is there an admission fee?
The sanctuary is donation-based, and a $10-per-person donation is suggested. Contributions support its bird rescue and rehabilitation work.
What birds can you see?
The sanctuary houses rescued birds including owls, hawks, pelicans and egrets. Signs explain the birds and why some remain in care.
Where is the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center?
It is at 93600 Overseas Hwy in Tavernier, Florida.
