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The non-profit Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest wild bird hospitals and rehabilitation centers in the United States. For over 30 years, this Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction has been dedicated to the rescue, repair, rehabilitation and release of healthy indigenous wild birds. Founded in 1971 by Ralph T. Heath, the Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction is world-renowned for its innovative rehabilitation techniques, and the first facility to breed Eastern brown pelicans in captivity.

The Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction is considered to be one of the top avian rehabilitation centers in the world. In 2002 well over 10,000 birds (159 different species ) were admitted to the Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction's hospital for care. Happily, over 80% of the birds that survive the first 24 hours are successfully rehabilitated and released back into the wild. These statistics rank this Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction as the largest and most successful wild bird hospital in the United States.

The Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction is staffed by experienced professionals and dedicated volunteers. Similar to a human hospital, the Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction is equipped with emergency facilities, a surgical center, recovery areas and an outdoor recuperation area. Display areas feature permanently injured birds that have been given a home at the Indian Rocks Beach, Florida attraction. At any given time, visitors can view in excess of 600 wild birds. The healthy offspring they produce are released back into the wild. There is no admission charge at this attraction.

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Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Attractions - Entertainment:

Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf
19463 Gulf Blvd
Indian Shores, Florida 33785
727.393.8300

Sun Cruz Casinos
12601 Gulf Blvd.
Treasure Island, Florida 33706
727.465.5044

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida - Science & Nature Centers:

Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary Inc.
18328 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, Florida 33785
727.391.6211

Indian Rocks Beach, Florida - Bike & Moped Rentals:

Bicycle Outfitters
11198 70th Ave
Seminole, Florida 33772
727.319.2453

Trail Sports
6572 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, Florida 33772
727.395.0509