Deer Haven Park

Описание: Discover Deer Haven Park!
After 70+ years of clandestine military operations behind 20+ miles of guarded 6-foot-high fencing with 18-inch angled barbwire atop, the public is finally allowed access into what was once the Seneca Army Depot. Constructed in 1941 and nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes on Rte. 96-A in Romulus, NY little did officials realize that they were not only fencing out the civilian population, but also fencing in a plethora of mammal species. Fate would have it that mysteriously concealed within the resident whitetail deer would exist an awe-inspiring recessive gene for leucism.
The result? The world’s largest known herd of white whitetail deer. In 2016, a conservation site dubbed Deer Haven Park, LLC (DHP) was created on the former Depot land. Paired with a fascinating military history, DHP is an incomparable ecotourism site of over 3,000 acres wherein the public is welcome to tour, see original military munition’s areas, and enjoy its vast flora and fauna.
Open seasonally on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from late May through late October, DHP offers 1.5-hour bus tours replete with seasoned guides who enlighten guests with fascinating military and wildlife information. Frequent stops are made to not only appreciate the birds and wildlife, but also to enter antiquated facilities which played vital military roles from WWII throughout the second Desert Storm. Visitors may also choose virtual guided auto tours where it is required to remain within one’s own vehicle, or private bus tours where your guide is reserved for your group alone.
Encounters with the white whitetail deer are surreal and mesmerizing. Be advised that the Park is not a zoo, so sightings cannot be guaranteed; however, the variety of wildlife is vast what with the resident bald eagles and their offspring in their decades old, human-sized nest which is readily visible on all tours. Turkey vultures may be lofting overhead as one traverses the designated roadways and wild turkey may strut their stuff. The beavers may make their presence known at their massive dam which can be visited when on guided bus tours, or fox or coyote may be on prowl. Then there are the brown and white whitetail who seize any moment, resulting in spellbinding gasps of astonishment.
In addition, the Park’s Visitor Center boasts a museum and gift shop. Wonderful for all ages, every DHP adventure is unique, educational, and one you are cordially invited to experience. Visit deerhavenpark.org for further information.