| Get to know more about Fort Zachary Taylor in | | | | and winter flights. In 2006, the rare Loggerhead |
| Key West! Reaching completion in 1866, Fort | | | | King Bird, never before sighted in the US, flew in |
| Zachary Taylor played several vital roles during | | | | at the fort and was properly authenticated by the |
| the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. A | | | | Audubon Society. |
| sparkling beach at the park’s southern tip | | | | A large number of sightings of predatory birds, |
| is ideal for swimming, snorkeling, picnicking and | | | | frigate birds, shore birds and rare species of birds |
| fishing. There is also a short nature trail and a | | | | have been documented at Fort Taylor. This fort |
| bicycling route for visitors to enjoy. | | | | is the last stopover for a lot of migratory bird |
| Snacks, cold drinks, beach sundries as well as | | | | species going to and from the Caribbean islands. |
| souvenirs are available at a refreshment stand at | | | | Scuba Diving and fishing |
| the beach. Fort Zachary Taylor is located on | | | | The clear waters around Fort Taylor provide |
| Truman Annex at the end of Southard Street. | | | | some of the best dive spots in the Florida Keys. |
| Daily guided tours are available. | | | | Great dive depths of up to 20 feet and absolutely |
| Guided tours | | | | clear water allows the diver to view the corals as |
| Guided tours of Fort Zachary Taylor leave daily at | | | | well as the diverse species of tropical marine life. |
| 12 noon and 2 p.m. A park ranger will gladly | | | | A large grouper can make an appearance, as well |
| narrate how the fort cut short the Civil War and | | | | as a huge snapper or even a dolphin or two. Since |
| how the three-storied fort was leveled to just | | | | Fort Taylor is situated where the Atlantic and the |
| one floor. Tour guides provide a wealth of cultural | | | | Gulf intersects, you’ll never know what |
| and historical information. If you miss the guided | | | | you are going to see next. |
| tours, then get a self-guide and immerse yourself | | | | You have a great chance of landing the big one at |
| in the incredible past of Fort Zachary Taylor. | | | | Fort Taylor. The waters near the entrance to the |
| Bird Watching | | | | Key West Harbor provide the angler with a wide |
| Fort Zachary Taylor is the perfect spot for both | | | | variety of saltwater game fishes. After a day of |
| the professional and budding ornithologist. | | | | enjoyable fishing, relax with a cool drink as you |
| Migratory birds often make a rest stop to load up | | | | watch the best sunset in all of Key West. |
| on nourishment at Fort Taylor during their spring | | | | |