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

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

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

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

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