Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge
3860 Tollgate Blvd
Naples, FL 34114
239-353-8442
http://www.fws.gov/refuge/florida_panther/
Wildlife Refuge: Birding, Hike, Picnic, Walk, Water Sports
The refuge contains a diverse mix of pine forests, cypress domes and strands, wet prairies, hardwood hammocks, and lakes. Besides the panther, 24 other species of mammals, birds and reptiles found in and around the refuge are state or federally listed as threatened, endangered or of special concern. The Florida black bear, alligator, wood storks, limpkin, swallow-tailed kite, indigo snake, Everglades mink, and Big Cypress fox squirrel are a few examples. Other resident wildlife include white-tailed deer and feral hogs, which are prey for panthers. Wild turkey and bobwhite quail also can be found on the refuge.