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Wakodahatchee Wetlands

13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
561-641-3429
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Delray Beach
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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tallahassee, fl
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This place was build on water treatment land and they did a fabulous job! I have never see such a variety of birds as close up as in this refuge. There were wonderful walkways built on water they brought you around area. Many photographers were there with some super expensive equipment so the word it out on wildlife for sure.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This is fabulous way to see the native birds and other wildlife in Southeast Florida. Depending on the time of day and season you can see many species nesting, including the great blue heron. One is able to walk a mile-long boardwalk in order to see everything. The only negative is that there is not enough parking for everyone who... More

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were delighted to share this wonderful boardwalk experience with friends that are lucky to live locally to this water reserve. We spend a relaxing couple of hours totally engrossed in the bird and marine life. The well maintained boardwalk helps you to negotiate the area with ease making it suitable for all levels of ability and welcomes the less... More

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Deerfield Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

Wakodahatchee is a word derived from Seminole that means, "created waters." When you see it you immediately think it is wonderful that the county had the foresight to preserve this small place of serene nature in the midst of suburban Palm Beach county. The well-kept boardwalk is the only intrusion on nature here. Then you read the plaques on the... More

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Delray Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

A great place to take a relaxing walk, see the tropical birds, stop and read a book and maybe see a gator......love it.

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palm beach , florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

This is a very nice place to visit , so peaceful . Bring your camera , you'll never know what you might see and don't forget the kids . you can find some interesting stuff at the gift shop as well . It's very close to my home so whenever I need to clear my head I that's where you'll... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2013

Raelly really nice. It was fun to watch a group of sunning turtles scatter and a gator swam over for a rest. There is the one cormorant that sits on the fence and lets you pet it! A tourist cormorant!

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The Villages, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

There is a nice boardwalk that is three quarters of a mile loop. It is a very pretty site. As you walk through you can see many birds. We were there in late April and there were many nesting birds. We did not see any other animals other than birds. No Alligators. The birds were enough. There were descriptive posters... More

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Brooklyn, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2013

We had a fascinating time at Wakodahatchee Wetlands."A three-quarter mile boardwalk winds through three of the wetland's ponds, allowing visitors the opportunity to read interpretive signs and learn about water purification, wetlands ecology, natural history, and the interdependance of people and their environment." We saw an abundant amount of wildlife. It was an interesting and beautiful experience. For more information,... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

The best free adventure in Boynton for sure. This place was beautiful! Make sure to go in early April while all of the birds are hatching. We saw hundreds upon hundreds of birds on this elevated boardwalk through the wetlands. From 3 different types of turtles, to iguanas, to 3 alligators (small but alligators nonetheless.) The boardwalk takes you very... More

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