Florida's Space Coast 2008-2009 Official Vacation Planner - (Page 20) The Space Coast is considered a leader in Florida eco and nature based tourism. Located on the Atlantic Flyway, the area is within close proximity to 40 sites on the Great Florida Birding Trail (GFBT) and is a perfect place to watch for migrating species. Options for exploring include guided and un-guided tours by foot, boat, automobile, kayak or bicycle. The Space Coast is one of the largest intact eco-systems in Florida and offers unparalleled opportunities for a nature-filled vacation Anna.Clark e.of.Lake.W ales Archie Carr National Wildlife refuge 772-562-3909 x275 • www.fws.gov/archiecarr/ The section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach is the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles in the western hemisphere and the second most important nesting beach in the world. brevard Nature Alliance 268-5224 • www.natureandspace.com A voluntary group of individuals and organizations associated for the purpose of raising awareness of citizens and visitors to the value and importance of the natural resources of Brevard County. brevard Museum of History and Natural Science 632-1830 • www.brevardmuseum.org Where history comes alive! brevard County Parks & recreation Department 633-1874 • www.brevardparks.com Brevard County Parks & Recreation Department manages 110 parks, an aquatic center, a cultural center, three unique campgrounds, three challenging golf courses, eight recreation sanctuaries and 13 school athletic sites. brevard zoo 254-WILD www.brevardzoo.org Brevard Zoo offers lots of activities like kayaking, riding the train, and feeding the animals. In addition, the Zoo offers animal demos that rotate depending on the day including alligator, otter, and vulture feedings. ven inter.Ha ells.of.W Ivy.W t. .oceanfron ce.Coast’smoon.rocks.and.le. Spa hutt r.more.to. ing.at. there’s.faoh-ing.and.aah-dmit,.watching.a.sith.its. But. .that.o “r ..W to.a corrido .(though,.you.hav.ep.retty.darned.coeofl)ges.and.72. rockets from.the.beach.is otected.wildlife.r turs.to.naturelaunch. quare.miles.of.pr ace.Coast.also.ca e 250.s .beaches,.the.Sp eking.visitors..” azine, miles.of nd.adventure-se -.Jacksonville.Mamgan eck loving.a Kerry.Sp 20 Thong.L uu. of.Clev&.daughter. eland,.O Anna. hio www.space-coast.com • (877) 572-322 http://www.fws.gov/archiecarr/ http://www.natureandspace.com http://www.brevardmuseum.org http://www.brevardparks.com http://www.brevardzoo.org http://www.space-coast.com
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