Happy World Wetlands Day!
February 2, 2021 – Located in Viera between the Moccasin Island Tract of the River Lakes Conservation Area and the Brevard Zoo, Viera Wetlands is popular among birders, photographers, eco-tourists and Viera residents.
Choose Viera Wetlands to celebrate World Wetlands Day, designed to “raise global awareness about the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.” Viera Wetlands serves a dual purpose of water management/treatment and eco-tourism. The wetland system covers 200 acres with four storage ponds (or cells) of about 35 acres each, plus a central lake.
When weather conditions permit, Viera Wetlands is accessible by automobile, making the site popular among those who find the rigors of hiking trails daunting. The berms are also accessible on foot or bicycle, weather permitting. Check the hotline for current conditions — Hotline: (321) 255-4488.
Viera Wetlands is an included stop on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, a network of 510 premier wildlife viewing sites across the state. It is also located on the Atlantic Flyway, a 3000-mile migration pattern from the Arctic to the Caribbean. This is a great time of the year to see an amazing variety of birds.
More than 200,000 visitors/year pass through the main entrance to the constructed treatment wetland system, many drawn by the site’s breathtaking views and stunning abundance of wildlife.
Hours of Operation:
- April through September 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM Daily
- February, March, October 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Daily
- November through January 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Daily
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