Smyrna Dunes Park

Gopher Tortoise

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I know a few good places where you have a decent chance of viewing a gopher tortoise in its natural habitat. These include Oakland Nature Preserve in Oakland, Hidden Waters Preserve in Eustis, Lighthouse Point Park in Ponce Inlet and Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach. Let me know any other good spots.

Smyrna Dunes Park

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With a 1.5-mile-long boardwalk that meanders over vast sand dunes and overlooks white-sand beaches, Smyrna Dunes Park in New Smyrna Beach is the perfect spot for a family outing! We spotted dozens of gopher tortoise burrows, but the weather was a little too chilly for the friendly critters to leave the confines of their homes. We will be back soon!