The center does a wonderful job of taking care of all sorts of birds that would not survive in the wild. Seeing these many birds so well taken care of was a wonderful experience and lesson for my grandchildren. They learned much about how to act responsibly and to share our environment with the sea birds.
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Tavernier
- Home
-
Tavernier
-
Hotels
- Flights
- Holiday Rentals
- Restaurants
- Things to Do
- Best of 2013
- Your Friends
-
More
- Write a Review
-
Sign in with Facebook
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- FREE Mobile App
-
Home
- >
- >
- >
- >
- >
- >
- > Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center
93600 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, Key Largo, FL 33070
305-852-4486
Website
Update attraction details
103 visitor photos
Ranked #3 of 16 attractions in Tavernier
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing foliage, Birdwatching
Owner description:
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or...
more »
Owner description:
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced, to provide or locate a humane shelter for those birds that cannot be released, and to educate the public toward the importance of coexistence with all wild bird species. The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is a 501(C)(3) Charitable Organization. The founder of the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center, Laura Quinn, spent over 35 years in service to her mission of rescuing and rehabilitating wild birds. Well-known to locals and visitors alike, Laura could often be seen on the boardwalk, visiting with the residents of the Center and the many migratory birds that stopped by on the way to their summer or winter homes. The human visitors to the Sanctuary were frequently the beneficiaries of her informal tours and left the Center with a much greater knowledge of and appreciation for those wild birds. She inspired countless interns and volunteers to follow her example by making their careers in animal care. Unforgettable to all who knew her, she remained devoted to the welfare of wild birds until her death in September 2010.The Board of Directors of the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center is dedicated to continuing the rewarding work of this tireless "Bird Lady," by preserving her achievement and honoring her pledge to "Keep Them Flying."
« less
duluth,mn
Senior Reviewer
Key Largo, Florida
Contributor
It's cheap. I drop 5 bucks in the donation pot and bring the kids. Plenty of local birds to see. I nice place to sit on the water and reflect. We go about 6 times or more a year.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by Jonathan R for Tavernier
Philadelphia,PA
Contributor
Nothing glamorous> You walk on a boardwalk of trail looking at all kinds of birds in cages.We were there at feeding time. A lot of mice are used for food. It only takes 30 minutes and they ask for donations. Very tight parking spaces.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Bangkok, Thailand
Reviewer
I'm so happy we decided to stop here. Not only did we get to see a lot of different birds (i.e., hawks, owls, etc...) this center takes in birds and rehabilitates them after they have been injured. I was so happy to see the time and effort that has gone into taking care of the birds.
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
See 2 more reviews by skbarnard for Tavernier
Middleburg, Florida
Reviewer
My boys loved this stop. It is free but they are a not for profit and accept donations. It is obvious that they are updating and repairing. I was impressed at how clean the bird habitats were. They really care about their birds. We will stop again on our next trip.
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
Ames, IA
Contributor
This is great little stop to kill some time. It is free and a real gem. Definitely stop by and tell Pickles and Fred we said "Hi"
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Contributor
We stumbled upon this jewel during our recent stay in the Keys. It is a wonderful place to see Florida birdlife up close and personal. Sad to see injured birds but wonderful to see the care and love they get. One amazing note, above the aviaries housing the injured birds were several individuals of the same species. It was like...
More
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
Chicago, Illinois
Reviewer
This place is wonderful. It is free (donations accepted). 30+ different exhibits. Lots of places to sit and observe the birds.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Whiteville, North Carolina
Contributor
I applaud the work they are doing. Stop by for a brief visit. Leve a donation. It would be nice if the humans talked with us and educated us about what they were doing.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Denver, Colorado
Top Contributor
This place does seem a bit run-down and rickety, however being a non-profit they do have very limited funding so keep that in mind. Free to get in, however they do suggest a donation which we gladly gave. The enclosures seem fairly big enough for the birds, and they have a lot of them. There are tons of wild pelicans...
More
Was this review helpful?
1
Problem with this review?
Travellers who viewed Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center also viewed
-
Been to Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center? Share your experiences!
-
Owners: What's your side of the story?
If you own or manage Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listingHotels travellers are raving about...
-
Marathon, Florida Keys
-
Key Largo, Florida Keys
-
Key Largo, Florida Keys
Browse nearby
Free Guide to Tavernier
Popular Tavernier attractions
Hotels around Tavernier
Explore the world
Sightseeing
Hotels
-
4.0 out of 5, 589 reviewsLast reviewed 19 Jun 2013
- Select a TripAdvisor site:
-
-
About Us
| Cookie consent
© 2013 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.