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Wildlife viewing on the Space Coast

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 organisations are a great way to safely and respectfully see these reptiles in action. Learn more about experiencing sea turtle season 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.

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!

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!

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!

Posted by: Florida's Space Coast Office of Tourism
Posted on: 01/05/2025

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