Snake Warrior's Island

 

 

 

 

Size: 53.3 acres

Habitat:   Atlantic coastal ridge, archeological islands, lake, and eight created wetlands.

Vegetation:  Live oak, gumbo limbo, redbay, strangler fig, cypress, red maple, wild coffee, beautyberry, fire bush, pickerel weed, eel grass, alligator flag, spatterdock, duck potato, and rushes.

Wildlife:  Great site to observe wading birds and ducks, wood storks, little blue and tricolored herons, anhinga, white ibis, and osprey.  Snake Warrior’s Island is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, which is a collection of 489 sites throughout Florida selected for their excellent bird watching or bird education opportunities.

Amenities:  Concrete trail, interpretive signage, shelter, benches, and picnic tables.

View aerial image of Snake Warrior's Island

To speak to someone about the Snake Warrior's Island, please call West Lake Park at 954-926-2480.

For more information:
Snake Warrior’s Island
3600 S.W. 62nd Ave.,
Miramar, FL 33023
E-mail: NatureNews@broward.org