Key Deer Refuge Headquarters

Key Deer Refuge Headquarters serves as the administrative center for the National Key Deer Refuge on Big Pine Key, home to one of Florida's most beloved wildlife success stories. The Key Deer — a miniature subspecies of the white-tailed deer — was once on the brink of extinction; today a healthy population thrives thanks to decades of dedicated conservation. A visit to the refuge headquarters is a good starting point for exploring the refuge's trails and wildlife viewing areas. If you're lucky, you may spot Key Deer in the wild on Big Pine Key — a quiet, moving reminder of what thoughtful conservation can achieve in South Florida.