Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge
| Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
View from I-275 | |
| Location | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Coordinates | 27°39′59″N 82°41′34″W / 27.66631°N 82.69289°W |
| Area | 394 acres (1.59 km2) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Governing body | National Park Service |
| Website | Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge |
The Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System, located offshore from mainland St. Petersburg, Florida, and only accessible by boat. The 394-acre (1.59 km2) refuge was established in 1951, to act as a breeding ground for colonial bird species. Islands within the refuge include Indian, Tarpon, Mule, and Jackass Keys, and all are within the St. Petersburg city limits.