Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is more than 40,000 acres in size and is located in Brazoria County, Texas. The refuge was established in 1979 to protect and preserve the migratory bird populations that use the Gulf Coast region as a stopping point during their yearly journey. More than 400 species of birds have been observed at the refuge, making it an important stopover point for migrating birds. The refuge is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including alligators, turtles, snakes, and fish.