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Tavernier, bike nature trails, pet trained about marine mammals and local marine
dolphins, or see the “African Queen” from ecosystems. (866) 860-7946 Located at
the classic Bogart & Hepburn movie. 31 Corrine Pl., Key Largo (near MM 99).
KEY LARGO POINTS OF INTEREST: FLORIDA KEYS WILD BIRD
REHABILITATION CENTER Provides
JOHN PENNEKAMP CORAL REEF emergency and recuperative care for
STATE PARK The first underwater park injured wild birds. Features a nature trail
in the U.S.A. covers 63,000+ acres. alongside a bay. Bring your camera!
Wonderful reefs and marine life are (305) 852-4486 MM 93.6 (93600
enjoyed by scuba diving, snorkeling, or a Overseas Hwy) in Tavernier .
glass bottom boat. A marvelous 30,000-
gallon aquarium simulates the natural ISLAMORADA (pronounced "I-lah-mo-
coral reef. Also features two short hiking rah-dah") The Sport Fishing Capital of
trails through the mangrove, a lovely the World! Hosting more fishing
beach, and great kayaking and canoeing. tournaments than anywhere else in the
The park Visitor Center is located at MM U.S.A., Islamorada lures fishermen to its
102.5 (102601 Overseas Hwy) in Key incomparable opportunities for reeling in
Largo. (305) 451-1202 big game. Divers enjoy Islamorada's
fabulous reefs and wrecks, kayaking in
DAGNY JOHNSON KEY LARGO tranquil waters around a magnificent
HAMMOCK BOTANICAL STATE mangrove, watching a dolphin show, or
PARK The park is home to 84 species of shopping for that unique Islamorada
plants and animals, including a large tract souvenir.
of rare West Indian tropical hardwood
hammock trees. Features over six miles ISLAMORADA POINTS OF
of nature trails through lush tropical INTEREST:
forest. Entrance is on Monroe County
Road 905, about one-half mile north of THEATER OF THE SEA In this marine
CR 905's intersection with US Highway 1 mammal adventure park, you can swim
at MM 106. with sea lions and dolphins, pet stingrays,
and see live performances with sea lions,
DOLPHIN COVE Swim with dolphins, dolphins, and parrots. Cute kitty cats
tour the Everglades in a kayak, or tour the wander around the tropical gardens and
Everglades in a boat. (877) 365-2683 gift shop. (305) 664-2431 Located at
Located at MM 101.9 (101900 Overseas MM 84.5.
Hwy) in the heart of Key Largo. HISTORY OF DIVING MUSEUM
Dedicated to artifacts, antiques, books,
DOLPHINS PLUS Swim with the documents, and photographs relative to
dolphins, and with sea lions, and learn the history of man's attempts to explore,
