Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
N 26° 21.984 W 080° 04.194
17R E 592793 N 2916595
Quick Description: Are you interested in learning about the natural world around us?
Come walk around! Learn something new! See how we're advancing coastal and marine learning! Find out how to make a difference!
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2009 9:23:11 PM
Waymark Code: WM7FPY
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Long Description:Stroll through the butterfly garden, climb the observation tower
located on the winding boardwalk through coastal hammock, sit in a
Chiki hut, visit the saltwater tanks brimming with marine life,
including sea turtles, fish, sharks and rays and take pictures in
our sea turtle garden with 7 giant turtles.
Beginning at the break of dawn on March 1st until October 31,
the Boca Raton Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program based
at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex conducts nesting research on a
stretch of 5 miles of Boca Raton's beaches. Researchers are looking
for evidence left behind from one of the three species that
regularly nest here.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center offers a variety of nature programs
that appeal to all ages.
Many of our programs are family oriented, while some are
“kid-only” or “adult-only.
Along with our conservation efforts Gumbo Limbo gives you a
unique peek at this living fossil's life cycle. Knowledgeable staff
conduct tours to the beach that allow you to view one of these
magnificent creatures nesting. Tours are held mid May to mid July.
Due to the volume of requests for this unique program, tickets must
be purchased in person at Gumbo Limbo. Tickets are available the
2nd Saturday in May.
Please visit their website to learn more.
("http://www.gumbolimbo.org/" target="_blank">visit link)
**Please note the center closes at 4:00PM. There are park
Rangers on the grounds patrolling. This is a sensitive area and
violators will be handled appropriately**