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Wetlands parks filter stormwater or wastewater naturally while maintaining wetlands habitats.
Because of the differing depths of their impoundments and the ground cover that both filters water and provides shelter, they attract a diversity of wildlife, especially in urban settings.
Photographers find these excellent destinations to photograph birds, alligators, and mammals at any time of year, but especially during our winter season.
Orlando Wetlands is the oldest and finest wetlands park example in Florida, after which subsequent natural treatment areas around the state have been patterned.
Featured Destinations
Some of Florida’s finest destinations for birding are our wetlands parks. Try out our favorites and look for more on the map above.
Celery Fields A historic agricultural area transformed into a haven for birders, Celery Fields offers easy walking, running, and biking on paved and unpaved trails built around restored wetlands.
Circle B Bar Reserve For fabulous birding and more alligators than you can count, roam the marshy edge of Lake Hancock on miles of causeways through Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland
Green Cay Wetlands Discover a bounty of bird life along the extensive boardwalks at Green Cay Wetlands, one of South Florida's best urban birding destinations
Lake Apopka North Shore Across two counties and along the entire north rim of Florida's fourth-largest lake, this 20,000 acre conservation area is a sweep of wildlife-rich marshes. 
Orlando Wetlands For a hike filled with the flutter and squawk of birds, Orlando Wetlands is one of the best birding spots in the state. This 5-mile loop follows our favorite route.
Sweetwater Wetlands Park A gem for Gainesville, Sweetwater Wetlands Park offers a unique perspective on Paynes Prairie.
Taylor Creek STA Encompassing the ancient shoreline of Taylor Creek and man-made marshes, this wetlands park is a gem for birding and wildlife watching just north of Okeechobee. 
Viera Wetlands A prime Space Coast destination for birding and wildlife photography, Viera Wetlands is a man-made habitat perched on the edge of the St. Johns River floodplain