Where to see Great Blue Heron in Florida

We found 43 places featuring Great Blue Heron in Florida. Plan your next visit below.

Botanical Garden50 species

Florida, US

Bok Tower Gardens

Bird Sanctuary and Botanical Garden

You might spot Atala, Monarch, and Brown Anole.

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Nature Reserve1 sightings50 species

Florida, US

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Audubon Sanctuary and Bird Watching

You might spot American Alligator, Brown Anole, and Red-Shouldered Hawk.

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Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden place preview

Botanical Garden1 sightings50 species

Florida, US

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

Botanical Garden and Butterfly Exhibit

You might spot Crested Anole, Brown Anole, and Peters's Rock Agama.

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Botanical Garden50 species

Florida, US

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Brown Anole, White Ibis, and Anhinga.

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Botanical Garden50 species

Florida, US

Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Bonsai Collection and Botanical Garden

You might spot Peters's Rock Agama, Brown Anole, and American Alligator.

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Shark River Slough Archeological District place preview

Historic District1 sightings50 species

Florida, US

Shark River Slough Archeological District

Accessible and Archeology

You might spot American Crocodile and American Alligator.

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Zoo1 sightings50 species

Florida, US

Silver Springs

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Anhinga, American Alligator, and Wood Duck.

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Historic District1 sightings50 species

Florida, US

Southeast Gainesville Residential District

Architectural Heritage and Colonial Revival

You might spot American Alligator, Great Blue Heron, and Anhinga.

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Historic District50 species

Florida, US

St. Augustine Town Plan Historic District

Architecture and Cultural Heritage

You might spot Brown Anole, Great Egret, and Snowy Egret.

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Zoo1 sightings15 species

Florida, US

Brevard Zoo

Aerial Adventures and Animal Feeding

You might spot Giraffes, Rhinoceroses, and Zebra.

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Zoo2 sightings14 species

Florida, US

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Animal Conservation and Family Friendly

You might spot Baobab, African Elephant, and Giraffes.

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Zoo7 sightings14 species

Florida, US

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Animal Encounters and Bird Watching.

You might spot American Flamingo, Scarlet Macaw, and Cockatoo.

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Zoo1 sightings14 species

Florida, US

ZooTampa

African Animals and Animal Encounters

You might spot African Elephant, Bornean Orangutan, and Tiger.

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Zoo1 sightings13 species

Florida, US

Naples Zoo

Animal Encounters and Botanical Garden

You might spot African Lion, Reticulated Giraffe, and Florida Panther.

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American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden place preview

Botanical Garden3 sightings12 species

Florida, US

American Orchid Society Visitors Center and Botanical Garden

(historical) and Botanical Garden

You might spot Green Iguana, Brown Basilisk, and Great Blue Heron.

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Child of the Sun

Architecture and Campus

You might spot Duck, Anhinga, and White Ibis.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Florida Botanical Gardens

Botanical Garden and Dog Friendly.

You might spot American Alligator, Common Gallinule, and Brown Anole.

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Key West Historic District place preview

Historic District1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Key West Historic District

Architecture and Conch Houses

You might spot Red Junglefowl and Green Iguana.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Accessible and Botanical Garden

You might spot Julia Heliconian, Marlberry, and White Peacock.

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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens place preview

Botanical Garden2 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Bonsai Collection and Botanical Garden

You might spot Green Iguana, Brown Basilisk, and Great Blue Heron.

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Northeast Gainesville Residential District

Architecture and Colonial Revival

You might spot American Alligator, Great Blue Heron, and Anhinga.

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Botanical Garden1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Palma Sola Botanical Park

Bird Watching and Botanical Garden

You might spot Brown Anole, Osprey, and White Ibis.

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Rock Springs Run State Reserve place preview

State Park1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

"birdwatching" and "equestrian Trails"

You might spot White-Tailed Deer, American Alligator, and Garberia.

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Historic District1 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Roser Park Historic District

Architecture and Florida History

You might spot Brown Anole, White Ibis, and Brown Pelican.

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Zoo6 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Animal Encounters and Bird Shows

You might spot Brown Anole, Great Egret, and White Ibis.

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Zoo12 species

Florida, US

Silver Springs

Florida History and Natural Springs

You might spot West Indian Manatee and American Alligator.

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Neighborhood2 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Springfield

Architecture and Arts & Culture

You might spot Common Yellowthroat and Brown Anole.

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Botanical Garden2 sightings12 species

Florida, US

Sunken Gardens

Botanical Garden and Family Friendly

You might spot Brown Anole, White Ibis, and Brown Pelican.

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Park14 sightings11 species

Florida, US

LaCosta Wetlands

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Nature, Wildlife, Photography, Wetlands, Accessible

You might spot White Peacock, Trailing Daisy, and Great Blue Heron.

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Park3 sightings11 species

Florida, US

Lake Underhill Park

Birdwatching, Walking, Jogging, Cycling, Family Friendly, Pet Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Fishing, Boating, Fitness, Scenic Views, Urban Park, Wildlife, Sunsets, Photography

You might spot Anole, Common Gallinule, and White Beggarticks.

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Aquarium1 sightings11 species

Florida, US

Mote Marine Laboratory

Animal Encounters and Aquarium

You might spot Great White Shark and West Indian Manatee.

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Zoo1 sightings11 species

Florida, US

St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park

Alligators and Bird Watching

You might spot Crocodilians, Komodo Dragon, and Red Ruffed Lemur.

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Zoo3 sightings11 species

Florida, US

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Aquarium and Conservation

You might spot Great White Shark, Spotted Eagle Ray, and Sea Turtle.

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Zoo1 sightings10 species

Florida, US

Everglades Alligator Farm

Airboat Tours and Alligator Shows

You might spot American Alligator, Crocodile, and Caiman.

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Zoo1 sightings10 species

Florida, US

Jungle Island

Animal Encounters and Bird Watching

You might spot Southern Cassowary, Orangutans, and Delonix.

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State Park4 sightings9 species

Florida, US

Doctor Julian G. Bruce Saint George Island State Park

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Beachcombing, Kayaking, Fishing, Camping, Accessible, Nature Photography, Wildlife Viewing.

You might spot False Rosemary, Florida Rosemary, and Sanderling.

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Zoo1 sightings9 species

Florida, US

Dolphin Research Center

Animal Welfare and Dolphin Interaction

You might spot Bottlenose Dolphin, Summer Snowflake, and Clydesdale Horse.

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Aquarium1 sightings9 species

Florida, US

The Seas with Nemo & Friends

Aquarium and Disney

You might spot Clownfish, Blue Tang, and Sea Turtle.

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Park21 sightings8 species

Florida, US

Shoreline Park South

Birdwatching, Hiking, Family Friendly, Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Friendly, Fishing, Paddling, Nature Trails, Waterfront, Wildlife.

You might spot Laughing Gull, Saw Palmetto, and Great Blue Heron.

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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park place preview

State Park4 sightings7 species

Florida, US

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

Beach, Lighthouse, Birdwatching, Hiking, Biking, Kayaking, Family Friendly, History, Wildlife, Accessible

You might spot Black Spiny-Tailed Iguana, Brown Anole, and Sea Grape.

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Park1 sightings6 species

Florida, US

George Barker Park

Bird Watching and Family Friendly

You might spot Brown Anole, Feather Mosses, and Carolina Willow.

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State Park6 sightings6 species

Florida, US

Saint Andrews State Park

Coastal Park, Beach, Wildlife Viewing, Birdwatching, Hiking, Camping, Water Sports, Family Friendly, Accessible, Snorkeling, Dolphin Tours, Shelling

You might spot Great Blue Heron, Laughing Gull, and Florida Rosemary.

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Park6 sightings5 species

Florida, US

Sandsprit Park

Waterfront, Park, Boating, Fishing, Family Friendly, Wildlife Watching, Birdwatching, Picnic, Dog Friendly, Walking Trails.

You might spot Monk Parakeet, Peters's Rock Agama, and Brown Pelican.

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Apr 10, 2026

Shark River Slough Archeological District

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Silver Springs

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The Seas with Nemo & Friends

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