Alligator snapping turtles are sometimes described as dinosaur-like because of their spiky shells and primitive-looking faces. They have three pointed ridges along their shells that run from head to tail. Unlike all other species of snapping turtle, this one has eyes on the sides of its head. The alligator snapping turtle is the largest species […]
We are really big Sunglass fans at Wekiva Island! We proudly sell Costa Del Mars in The Tooting Otter. We are proud of the commitment Costa Del Mar has made to protecting our environment....Come in and pick your perfect pair! COSTA’S COMMITMENT Costa was #BornOnTheWater by a group of fishermen in 1983. Since then, we […]
River Ambassador The River Ambassador fills a critical role on behalf of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System Management Advisory Committee. The Ambassador provides essential visitor services including education, river patrol, promotion of stewardship, and resource management. The Ambassador supports an “on the water” stewardship program that provides a presence within the waters of […]
Enjoy live music in The Tooting Otter!
Enjoy 10 Traditional Buffalo Style Wings with celery and homemade Blue Cheese for only $10.95! From 4PM-11PM!
Southern Tier’s Swipe Light ale will have you ghosting your go-to beer in favor of a new flavor. We like it so much, we’re offering $12 buckets all night long!
Enjoy live music by Crenshaw!
Today Wekiva Island will be invading the Southern Tier Brewing in Lakewood, NY celebrating the second year of our Tooting Otter Blonde Ale! Keep your eye on our Facebook page for our Live Stream! Come down and enjoy $3 Tooting Otter Blonde Ales and $1 off all Southern Tier Beers! Also grab a Tooting […]
Plants of Animals that cause environmental or economic harm are considered to be invasive. Florida has 4,000 plant species and over 1,300 are non-native or exotic. Invasive Plants cost Floridians 80 Million in Taxpayer dollars! We plant only Florida Native Plants at Wekiva Island. These include Tick Seed, Fire Brush, Cypress Trees, Florida Anise, Lantana, […]
Grab your Girls and spend a day on The Island! Start with Mimosas, Canoe down the river, grab some Fish Tacos at Without A Paddle and finish the day with a glass of wine!
This Saturday, Wekiva Island will be closed until 5:00 p.m. for our annual Fall Egg Fest. We’d love for you to join the fun—grab your ticket and be part of the festivities. After 5:00 p.m., the Island will reopen and welcome guests as usual.
Join Wekiva Island and 3 Daughters Brewing this Saturday for a seafood feast benefiting the Central Florida Zoo. Enjoy a pound of jumbo shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, sausage, and three pours of beer, all for $45!
