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City Profile: Merritt Island
Published: February 26, 2008
Last Updated On: December 9, 2011
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Spend your afternoon at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge's manatee observation deck.
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Pet a graceful manatee as it surfaces alongside your kayak at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge at Haulover Canal
Photo Credit: Photo by Jackie Barker
The 140,000 acre Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge is home to hundreds of land and water fauna.
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Wildlife abounds on this small island.
The town of Merritt Island founded its first post office in 1884 and its first church in the early 1880s, which is still in use today.
This island city has retained its natural beauty and is well-known for its National Wildlife Refuge. Red and black mangroves line the shores of the Indian River Lagoon and harbor the most diverse collection of plant and animal species in North America.
Local wildlife, including manatees and sea turtles can be observed and studied on informative tours.
Whether you are vacationing for outdoor recreation, sight-seeing or pensive relaxation, Merritt Island is a remarkable and rewarding stop.
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