Hidden gems - Wildlife parks in Fort Lauderdale, United States not to miss (Updated March, 2024)

Hidden gems: Wildlife parks in Fort Lauderdale

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Fort Lauderdale. This list contains 20 places from Wildlife park category.

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SouSouth Government Center

Wildlife park

👍👍 Organized

5.00 (9 reviews) (~65.26 km from centre)

Mills pond park Weston cup

Park

👍👍 Excellent park. kickball weekend

5.00 (7 reviews) (~4.13 km from centre)

Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area - WCA 3AS

Hiking area

5.00 (5 reviews) (~50.19 km from centre)

Central Florida Animal Reserve (www.cflar.org)

Animal protection organization

👍👍 This was an amazing experience. The staff did a fantastic job of giving us a personalized tour to actually introduce us to each of their animals so that we had an opportunity to get to know them better, as well as understand more about their characteristics, personality, history, and natural habitat...

4.80 (61 reviews) (~230.62 km from centre)

Central Florida Animal Reserve

Wildlife park

👍👍 My kids and I took the guided walking tour this afternoon, and had a great time. Everyone there clearly loves the animals, and were very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely worth the visit! I see the reviews from people who expected more, and want to point out that we need to remember that thi...

4.80 (59 reviews) (~230.6 km from centre)

SWA Greenway Trail System North Entrance

Park

👍 This is a scenic spot for hikers (and cyclists) of all levels. There are both short and long trails with benches along the way, so you can stop to rest or have a snack (bring your own, of course, and take your trash with you). We usually spot a lot of squirrels and herons while we're hiking. We've a...

4.70 (120 reviews) (~73.82 km from centre)

Babcock Webb Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife park

👍👍 Beautiful, quiet, serene. Paved bike path (road). Camping on weekends is free with online permit. Non motorized boat allowed. $3 per person fee but definitely worth it. Just do me a favor please, leave this place as clean as it is today, thanks and enjoy

4.70 (86 reviews) (~198.64 km from centre)

Walking Trail

Wildlife park

👍👍 I love the linear trail! Definitely a fun place to walk, jog, and bike. The first stretch (if you start in the night) is beautiful right around sunset

4.70 (77 reviews) (~238.77 km from centre)

T. M. Goodwin Waterfowl Mgmt Area Waterfowl Management Area - Broadmoor Marsh Unit

Wildlife park

4.70 (65 reviews) (~197.49 km from centre)

Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area - Royce

Wildlife park

👍👍 A wonderful, isolated, slice of wild Florida. The trails are well maintained and you can drive right to the trail head. We especially enjoyed our walk through the ancient sand dune scrub (a part of the Lake Wales Ridge). Bring plenty of water since there are stretches of trail with no shade and d...

4.70 (15 reviews) (~182.89 km from centre)

SWA Greenway Trail System

Park

👍👍 Amazing spot and wildlife. It's smells for about 3 minutes before you get used to it. Calm and very fun. However BEWARE THE WILDLIFE, I walked with in 15ft of an at least 8ft alligator that was right off of the trail. There are also several smaller ones everywhere.Still a great adventure, just be ve...

4.70 (12 reviews) (~71 km from centre)

Stormwater Treatment Area 3/4 Waterfowl Public Small Game Hunting Area

Wildlife park

4.70 (6 reviews) (~54.27 km from centre)

Rotenberger Wildlife Management Area

Nature preserve

Boating, hiking & wildlife viewing among numerous recreation options at this vast sawgrass marsh.

4.60 (49 reviews) (~75.89 km from centre)

Stormwater Treatment Area 1 West

Wildlife park

Natural space offering wildlife & recreational opportunities like hiking, bird-watching & boating.

4.60 (35 reviews) (~64.69 km from centre)

Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area - Mountain Lake Cutoff

Wildlife park

👍👍 This is a tract of the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental area.

4.60 (18 reviews) (~246.82 km from centre)

Big Cypress Wildlife Management Area - Stairsteps Unit

Wildlife refuge

4.60 (14 reviews) (~100.95 km from centre)

Avon Park Air Force Range

Wildlife park

👍👍 Typically open to public on weekends, $10/per person day pass for exploring/fishing Old Florida... 100k acres of undeveloped land mostly slash pine , some oak and scrub. Dirt roads, 4wd recommended. Closed for main use as military training area Mon - Fri, but schedule varies. Primitive camping and h...

4.50 (101 reviews) (~203.44 km from centre)

Crew Wildlife and Environmental Area

Wildlife park

👍👍 Beautiful trail, we saw a lot of alligators and a lot of birds. Take a bunch of water and be prepared. If you walk around the entire trail it's close to 13 miles.

4.50 (73 reviews) (~157.15 km from centre)

Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area - Lake Placid Scrub

Wildlife park

👍👍 Nice hiking trails. Been here several times so far and really enjoy it.

4.50 (21 reviews) (~173.97 km from centre)

Three Forks Conservation Area

Wildlife park

👍👍 Great place to HUNT!!! Not run and exercise walk and talk out loud. There are people always hunting all around you

4.50 (14 reviews) (~212.8 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Wildlife parks in Fort Lauderdale, United States