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Accessibility
ADA accessible switchback ramp on Jacob's Outlook observation tower
About Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
Boardwalk, sea tanks & butterfly garden. Preserve with a boardwalk leading to a lookout, plus a butterfly garden & tanks with sea turtles.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Nature Center
- Location
- 20-acre coastal preserve on Boca Raton's barrier island
- Highlights
- Jacob's Outlook tower, marine aquariums, butterfly garden, sea turtle programs
- Hours
- Tues-Sun 9am-4pm, Mon 12pm-4pm (trails open 7am-Sunset)
What visitors say
This site provides a worthwhile experience for everyone young and old. This center offers walking trails, an observation deck (state of the art construction and access), butterfly garden (seasonal, weather dependent), and a multi…
One of our favorite places to go. I took my family from New York here and they had a blast. There is no fee to get in. It’s by donation so bring some cash. The staff are super welcoming and knowledgeable, which makes the experience so…
Great free family fun. Great for singles and couples too Educational, informative and interactive. Staff is very helpful and friendly. Large aquariums for many species of fish. And turtles. Butterfly garden. Turtle expert , Alex, gave…
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