Where to see a Monarch in Florida
The Monarch is recorded in the counties of 177 Florida state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
- Little Talbot Island State Park
- Wakulla State Forest
- Ravine Gardens State Park
- Etoniah Creek State Forest
- Big Talbot Island State Park
- Ochlockonee River State Park
- Carl Duval Moore State Forest
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park
- Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
- Pan-American State Park
- Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
- Lake Proctor Wilderness Area
- Little Big Econ State Forest
- Black Hammock Wilderness Area
- Charles H. Bronson State Forest
- Manatee Springs State Park
- Myakka River State Park
- Oscar Scherer State Park
- Myakka State Forest
- Trenton State Park
- Goethe State Forest
- Fanning Springs State Park
These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.