Big Pine Key Attractions
Located between Marathon and Key West, Big Pine Key is home to Key deer. This miniature species reaches the size of a large dog when full grown.
Many divers experience the coral reefs and undersea inhabitants at nearby Looe Key.
Many divers experience the coral reefs and undersea inhabitants at nearby Looe Key.
National Key Deer Refuge
The National Key Deer Refuge was established in 1957. This sanctuary was created as a refuge for the endangered Key deer, which were almost non-existent, by the 1950's due to hunting.
Blue Water Hole is a freshwater pond, located in a former quarry; it attracts turtles and alligators.
Blue Water Hole is a freshwater pond, located in a former quarry; it attracts turtles and alligators.