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Zoos & AquariumsOrlando / Space Coast, FLUnited StatesOfficial pages checked
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Good for Space Coast nature planning with a $10 daily vehicle pass, $25 annual pass, Tuesday-Saturday visitor center, and Black Point Wildlife Drive.
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Best forStrong for wildlife, birds, wetlands, refuge conservation, Space Coast ecology, and families pairing nature with Kennedy Space Center.
BookingPasses can be bought at the visitor center, self-pay stations, or online depending on pass type; check launch restrictions before going.
CostFWS lists a $10 daily vehicle pass, $25 annual vehicle pass, and $10 foot/bicycle daily pass.
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Price estimatePublished rates available: $10.00, $25.00.Open prices
Booking windowPasses can be bought at the visitor center, self-pay stations, or online depending on pass type; check launch restrictions before going.Official site
Group rulesNo public school-group minimum is surfaced; confirm large group, bus, and ranger/program handling with the refuge.
Lunch / arrivalVisitor center has water/restrooms, but no guaranteed lunchroom; plan food separately and protect against heat.
Parking / busUse refuge drive/visitor-center instructions and expect wildlife-drive style car movement rather than a single attraction lot.Open arrival
AccessibilityFWS notes the visitor center boardwalk is currently the only wheelchair-accessible trail; verify all route needs.
Weather fitMostly outdoors; check heat, rain, mud, and seasonal hours.
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NASA launches can restrict access; visitor center is closed Sunday/Monday, and trails can be hot, buggy, and only partly wheelchair accessible.