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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 16 attractions in Boca Raton
Traveler Description:
Gumbo Limbo is located in Boca Raton at Red Reef Park on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Twenty acres of...... more » Gumbo Limbo is located in Boca Raton at Red Reef Park on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Twenty acres of Boca Raton's Red Reef park have been reserved specifically for a nature center and the preservation of a natural plant association known as a tropical hammock. « less
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Attraction type: Nature center
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tel: 561-338-1473
Fax: 561-338-1483

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3 of 5 stars
ayiticherie 1 contribution
ayiticherie
May 26, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Based on the reviews here I expected a better experience. There is a boardwalk that winds through the forest and there are notices that show pictures of various animals that you should see on your walk. We saw nothing but lots of semi- interesting spiders, a squirrel and a lizard or two. We tried to keep otimistic but after awhile... more

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5 of 5 stars
ExplorerAP 60 contributions
Ocala, FL
Feb 22, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is “located in the city of Boca Raton’s Red Reef Park on a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway”. Gumbo Limbo is the name of one of the dominant tree species found there. You can walk the well-marked paths to several seawater tanks to observe sharks, sea turtles, stingrays and native fish... more

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4 of 5 stars
JenninMD 3 contributions
Maryland
Jun 9, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

We visited during Spring Break, March 2008. We arrived shortly after they open (9 maybe?) and were essentially the only visitors for some time. The volunteer staff is pleasant and knowledgeable. It is very low key and wholesome. There are a few large outdoor tanks with marine life. Again, the volunteers are happy to talk and answer questions for as... more

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4 of 5 stars
DaPotcake 7 contributions
Grand Bahama Island
Jul 23, 2007
11/11 found this review helpful

I was very impressed by this Nature Centre, didnt know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. Wonderfull helpful and friendly volunteer staff. Four outdoor tanks with sealife, nurse sharks, logger head turtles and rays. It's free but I think you can make a donation. We bought a ton of stuff in the little gift store. Make sure you dont... more

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5 of 5 stars
LM-2004 12 contributions
Boca Raton, Florida
Dec 6, 2005
14/14 found this review helpful

I live in Boca Raton for about 5 years(from New York).Gumbo Limbo is a wonderful place for locals and tourists.Its free, but of course you can leave a contribution which we always do.I take my grandchildren 5 and 22 months.They love it.I love it too.There are large pools with large turtles and other fish.Volunteers explain everything to you, and sometimes... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Berkeley, CA
Jan 31, 2005
10/13 found this review helpful

We loved it! A great boardwalk through the coastal forest and turtles too. What more could you want. And if you have kids, they'd probably like it too. more

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Address

1801 North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tel: 561-338-1473 Fax: 561-338-1483