Click any of the images below to learn about the many animals that call Fort Matanzas National Monument home
Jellyfish
Cannonball Jellyfish in shallow water 
Birds
Roseate Spoonbills walking through the shallow marsh 
Amphibians
A Cuban Tree frog rest on a trail railing 
Fiddler Crabs
Fiddler crabs are one of many species of crustaceans found here. 
Fish
This Striped Burrfish Fish and many species can be found in the waters surrounding Fort Matanzas 
Insects, Spiders, Centipedes, etc
Learn about the many creepy crawlers 
Mammals
Dolphins are frequently seen hunting and swimming the Matanzas River |
Last updated: January 26, 2025