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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

1801 North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-338-1473
Ranked #2 of 21 attractions in Boca Raton
4.5 of 5 stars 78 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Owner description: This 20 acre coastal preserve is an experience you can’t miss! Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, walk through the hardwood hammock along a...... more » Owner description: This 20 acre coastal preserve is an experience you can’t miss! Take a stroll through the butterfly garden, walk through the hardwood hammock along a boardwalk, and climb a 40 foot tower for a spectacular panoramic view! Stop in our nature-themed gift shop for imaginative and environmentally friendly gifts.Please note: The construction of our brand new sea tanks is almost complete! Now we are working on filling the tanks! We hope to have the first 2 tanks open in May 2012. Visit our website for the latest update. In the meantime, check out the Nature Center and the rest of the property! « less
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Take a few hours to visit this nature center. Besides needing community support and awareness about the natural resources in the area, visitors can take a leisurely stroll through most of the facility to see indigenous floral fauna and other creatures great and small. Nice 50+ date place. More

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

This is a nice little nature area almost hidden near the beach in Boca. It's a perfect place to take kids and keep them busy. There is a little nature trail, some sea tanks with fish and sharks and turtles. They usually have someone who will give a little talk about what animals are in the tank so the kids... More

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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

I had such high hopes, perhaps that's why I feel so disappointed. They are still undergoing construction and their large tanks aren't opened or stocked yet. So currently they have a few small fish tanks, some snake terrarium tanks, some gopher tortoises and a rather haggard looking butterfly garden. Bugs were too thick to brave the walk to see the... More

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Delray Beach, Florida
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012
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and no crowds. I walk up the viewing tower and see the beauty of SoFl and am overjoyed that I now live here. Sorry LI, you have gotten way too crowded and mucho $$$$. More

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Lake Worth, Florida
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

This is one of the countries greatest Nature learning experiences. Want to see a Sea Turtle? More

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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

Free, (donations only), not well known place to visit to see some of Florida's true nature. Must see the tanks filled with sea turtles, sharks, rays, etc. Must climb the tower (40ft or so to see a different view of Boca Raton). Educational facility but kids love it. More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is not a fancy overhyped nature center but a functioning wildlife operation. I have visited it, with large and small groups, adults and children, many times over a period of ten years and would return tomorrow if the occasion arises. the staff is knowledgeable, communicative and anxious to add insight to your visit. You have the chance to explore... More

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Stockholm
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

I had a really enthusiastic guide on my walk through the center. Which is great if you are interested in animals and trees but it may be a bit tedious. I would not put this place on top three to du list while in Boca but if you feel like doing something close by this is worth a trip. More

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Boca Raton
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2012

Gumbo Limbo is a great place to take kids or visiting friends with families for a couple of hours. It's a neat little environmental awareness / learning center that allows some interaction, but mostly gets kids up close to local water species, including sea turtles. There's a nature center, a nature trail with a cool tower that gets you above... More

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Pompano Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

We saw laugerhead turtles laying eggs on the beach. More

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