Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary

This 600-acre conservation area is a very popular birding destination located on Merritt Island off of Sykes Creek Parkway. Activities include hiking, kayaking, and non-motorized mountain biking. A trail on the dike provides access to the waterways for the fisherman, birdwatchers, and paddlers. An elevated observation deck along the hiking trail provides wonderful views of the conservation area, and surrounding Merritt Island.

The Ai's were a powerful tribe that conquered the land until the Spanish came in 1605. The 436.53-acre land later became a bird reservation and sanctuary offers a wilderness escape in an urban environment and is an international attraction for bird-watchers. During the 1960’s, local naturalist and historian Johnnie Johnson helped record what remained of Ulumay mounds. In 1970 the area was given to Brevard County by the State of Florida as a park. In 1993, the Brevard County Historical Commission dedicated the Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary as a historical landmark. Erected in 2009 by Brevard County Historical Commission, Friends of Ulumay, the Brevard County Tourist Development Council and the Florida Department of State.

Accessed January 17th, 2023. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=72602.