Additional Information for Seabranch Preserve State Park
Plant Life
Several protected species of plants (listed by Federal, State or the Florida Natural Areas Inventory) may be found within the boundaries of the Seabranch tract. Hand fern, Curtiss’ milkweed, yellow bachelor button and golden polypody are among those found.
Wildlife
The park offers habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species including the gopher tortoise, Eastern indigo snake, Florida scrub-jay, bobcat and the Florida sandhill crane. A great many species of birds may be seen in the park including eighteen species listed as endangered or threatened. Some of these listed species include the Florida scrub-jay, white ibis, little blue heron and Cooper’s hawk. Several species nest within the park; greater numbers utilize it for feeding and resting. During the fall, the park is a very important resting stopover point for migrating birds.
The portion of the Indian River Lagoon that forms the eastern boundary of the park is an important movement corridor for the West Indian manatee.
The mangroves and sea grasses along the Indian River and Manatee Creek are important habitat and nursery areas for a large number of estuarine invertebrates and fish, including the common snook.
Pets
Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.
