Florida’s Largest Estuary
Weedon Island Preserve encompasses 3,600 acres on Florida’s Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest estuary. Owned by the State of Florida and managed by Pinellas County, visitors can hike over 5 miles of trails covering both wetland and upland habitats. The home of countless species including gopher tortoises, armadillos, native shorebirds, oyster beds, mangroves, pines, palm trees, saw palmetto, and cacti, the habitat is a special wonder in Florida’s most populated county. The Preserve’s Cultural and Natural History Center offers visitors a thorough, and enjoyable, interactive experience that integrates the Preserve’s natural and cultural history. The Center’s auditorium and classroom also expand the Preserve’s opportunity to present interesting and educational programs that attract people throughout the Tampa Bay area.
Discover Our History
Connecting People to Place, a 6,000 square foot interactive exhibit hall in the Preserve’s Cultural and Natural History Center, introduces visitors to natural Florida, its ancient and modern peoples, and how the two shaped each other. Hidden worlds are revealed by paying close attention to the sights and sounds of the exhibit hall and adjacent prehistoric canoe display.
The exhibits are free and open to the public during the Center’s normal business hours.