Location
The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, the last northernmost portion of the unique Everglades. With over 221 square miles of Everglades habitat, A.R.M. Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge is home to the American alligator and the endangered Everglades snail kite. In any given year, as many as 257 species of birds may use the refuge's diverse wetlands.

Hours
The refuge is open to the public from sunrise to sunset daily. Exact times are posted at each entrance and change with the hours of daylight. Currently the refuge opens at 5:00AM and closes 6:00PM.
The refuge visitor center hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00AM to 4:30PM. The visitor center is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day but all trails and entrances will remain open.


Fees
A fee of $5.00 is charged to private vehicles entering the refuge. When the fee booth is unmanned, visitors are subject to the honor system and should pay at the fee shelter next to the fee booth. However, for those needing change, they may get change from the Visitor Center and pay at the center without having to return to the fee shelter. Fee waivers may be obtained for educational groups and official visitors.
All passes admit the pass holder and any accompanying passengers in a single private vehicle.

Loxahatchee Refuge Pass
The Loxahatchee Refuge Pass is good for one year from the month of purchase and is honored only at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The pass is available at the fee booth (when open), the Headquarters Administration Office (weekdays) or the Visitor Center on weekends. The cost is $12.00.