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Alligator at Blue Hole Key Deer Refuge Big Pine Key Lower Florida Keys 6
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The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit

The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key is one of the most unique features in the Florida Keys. The largest body of fresh water in the Keys, see just what you'll find at the Blue Hole. It's a great spot for wildlife watching, but you might not expect what it is you'll see here. HINT: it's a big reptile, but it doesn't belong in the Lower Keys...
Key Deer on Big Pine Key Florida Keys 1
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Seeing Key Deer on Big Pine Key: the Smallest Deer in North America

The Key Deer is an exceptionally small deer, and it's found only in the Florida Keys. A unique sort of wildlife to see, find out what makes these tiny deer special and where to see them in the Lower Keys.

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Hotel Picks

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    Staying at the Ocean Pointe Resort Key Largo – Condo Style Quiet Stay

Fav Activities

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    Dagny Johnson Botanical State Park – Overlooked and Beautiful on Key Largo
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    Beaches of Key Largo Where you Can Swim and Relax
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  • Starfish Snorkeling Tour Catamaran at Marina in Marathon Florida Keys 1
    Starfish Catamaran Snorkeling Tour from Marathon – my FAVORITE!
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    Key West’s Fury Sunset Sailing: Fun Catamaran Trip with a Live Band

Wildlife

  • Alligator at Blue Hole Key Deer Refuge Big Pine Key Lower Florida Keys 6
    The Blue Hole on Big Pine Key: Everything You Need to Know to Visit
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    Visiting the Marathon Sea Turtle Hospital – a Special Florida Keys Experience
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    Catamaran Snorkeling Tour with Sunset Watersports – Key West’s Easiest Snorkel
  • Sunset from Blu Q Honest Eco Tours Key West Florida Keys 1
    Sunset Sailing on the Blu Q Catamaran with Honest Eco Tours in Key West
  • Sunset Watersports Dolphin and Snorkeling Combo Tour – Awesome!
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