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Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge

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This wildlife refuge in southwest St. Croix is a protective area for several threatened and endangered species, especially the leatherback sea turtle. It is also the filming location for the closing scene in the Shawshank Redemption, taking the identity of Zihuatanejo beach in Mexico.

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Category

National Wildlife Refuge

Secondary Category (If any)

National Park

Consists

2 km long Beach
Aklis Archeological Site

Opening Hours

10 AM - 4 PM
Closed during Nesting Seasons

Area Size

360 acres (146 ha)

Known For

Filming Location for The Shawshank Redemption (1994): Zihuatanejo Beach
Large Marine Life: Leatherback Sea Turtle Nesting Spot (Closed to Public Viewing)

Website

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Sandy_Point/

Location See on Google Map

Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge, Route 63, Frederiksted, St. Croix, USVI

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