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Photo courtesy of Flickr/John Krupsky
Turkey Creek Nature Sanctuary
Type: Outdoor Activities, Parks, Reserves
10Best Says
Turkey Creek offers 113 acres of true habitat sanctuary for many threatened species of flora and protection for the manatee. This sanctuary is open seven days a week, is free to enter and is open to... Read More
Turkey Creek offers 113 acres of true habitat sanctuary for many threatened species of flora and protection for the manatee. This sanctuary is open seven days a week, is free to enter and is open to the public.
Visitors can also enjoy canoe trails, high cliffs, an historic Indian site, 4,000 feet of boardwalk, a jogging trail with exercise stations, a gazebo, and picnic area. Ranger-guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m.; self-guided tour are continuous. If you have a bike, don't miss the nine-mile mountain-bike trail.
Also be sure to check out the Margaret Hames Nature Center, which has a media collection and hosts various educational programs.
Hours:
- Daily 7am-sunset
Admissions:
- Donations accepted
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Aimee Heckel
Travel Expert
- Free Things to Do: "If you have a canoe or kayak, you can access this sanctuary by water."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: See threatened flora and manatee in this free sanctuary, full of trails, a long board walk and an educational nature center.
