Due to the CoronaVirus Health Emergency,
the National Key Deer NWR
Nature Center located at 30587 Overseas Hwy
is CLOSED until further Notice. The public use areas, like Blue Hole,
the Nature Trails and rustic trails/fire roads
remain open as usual from dawn to dusk.
NATURE CENTER CLOSURE DUE TO (COVID19) Information Page
Florida Keys Wildlife Society (FKWS), is the official Friends group for the Florida Keys NWR's including National Key Deer Refuge. FKWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports nature conservation, wildlife protection, education and outreach, and volunteerism at the refuge. By supporting our Friends group either through membership or donations, you help the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges accomplish their mission.
Learn more about our Friends group
Nature Center Opens!
The new Nature Center for the Florida Keys NWRs, including National Key Deer Refuge has moved to 30587 Overseas Highway. Hours are 10 am-3 pm Monday - Saturday. Visit us for information on Key deer, places to get outside and explore, experience the new exhibits, get info on all the wildlife and habitats in the Florida Keys refuges and for information on volunteering and more!
See what birds are hanging around on the Refuge today.
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