Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge

Federal refuge protecting the miniature Key deer, with walking trails and a low speed limit.

Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge is a fixture of the Leonida Keys, the island chain that stretches south from the mainland into the reef. Federal refuge protecting the miniature Key deer, with walking trails and a low speed limit. Expect slow two-lane traffic, pastel-painted conch houses, and the steady background sound of outboard motors and wind.