The
restoration of Perico Preserve is a story of transformation. The land
has undergone significant changes from its original acquired state of
farmland to the beautiful mix of habitats we see today. Featured at this
site are the coastal wetlands expected in this area as well as
carefully planned scrub hills and upland areas that hearken back to
historical coastal Manatee County.
Park the Bikes and Leave the Dogs at Home

As
the first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird
sanctuary, this unique designation requires a slight adjustment for
visitors. While dogs are welcome at many of our other sites, we ask that
visitors leave their furry friends, with the exception of service dogs,
at home when visiting Perico in order to provide the birds and wildlife
with the greatest chance of success in breeding and rearing their young.
Similarly, bikes will only be allowed on designated trails within the
preserve. At key points, we ask that visitors leave their bikes behind
to travel forth on foot, allowing the resident wildlife to maintain
their natural behavior.
Location
11700 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton FL 34209
Map
Hours
Perico Preserve is open daily, sunrise to sunset.
Things to Do
- Hiking
- Biking (on some designated trails)
- Bird Watching