The St. Johns River Water Management District’s popular wildlife drive at Lake Apopka is open Memorial Day, Monday, May 29. While the drive is typically closed Monday through Thursday, the district is opening the lands to offer residents an additional opportunity to enjoy the drive through the holiday weekend.
WHAT: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive open
WHEN: May 29 from sunrise to sunset
WHERE: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive 2803 Lust Road Apopka 32703
An audio guide provides visitors with a narrative on the area’s history, wildlife, and district-led restoration efforts. Since the drive opened, more than 130,000 visitors have experienced a variety of wildlife viewing opportunities along a network of wetlands, levees, and canals. To access the audio guide, visit www.sjrwmd.com/LANS.
About the St. Johns River Water Management District
St. Johns River Water Management District staff are committed to ensuring the sustainable use and protection of water resources for the benefit of the people of the district and the state of Florida. The St. Johns River Water Management District is one of five districts in Florida managing groundwater and surface water supplies in the state. The district encompasses all or part of 18 northeast and east-central Florida counties. District headquarters are in Palatka, and staff also are available to serve the public at service centers in Maitland, Jacksonville, and Palm Bay.
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