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The Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, commonly known as the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, is a nature center operated by the city of Boca Raton, …

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Feb 21, 2025
Enjoyed the walk up the tower and saw the tree tops. Loved seeing the turtles especially the babies. Staff is super friendly.Full review by DebbieS4256
Jan 28, 2025
The place was great’ had a great experience however it was so busy and I drove around the parking lot for so long trying to find parking, I would recommend not going on a Saturday unless you have som…Full review by Beth P
Jan 26, 2025
I take all my visitors to the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center to introduce them to our local coastal flora and sea-life. There is no entrance fee and free parking, although donations are appreciated. Numer…Full review by FLnurseER
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Facts

Established:1984

Questions & answers

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We’re looking for something to do tomorrow when a lot of rain is expected. Is your place mostly an outdoor facility or is …
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We’re looking for something to do tomorrow when a lot of rain is expected. Is your place mostly an outdoor facility or is there enough to do inside for an hour? We’re so interested in the aquariums and the turtles! And butterflies? Inside? Outside? Thanks.
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We are mostly outdoors. Aquariums and turles are outdoors but under cover. Butterflies are wild and found in an open garden.
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What is the cost ?
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It’s free because it’s supported with public revenue but they accept (and need) donations.
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Is the boardwalk open in April 2019?. I think I saw something about some renovations. Thanks in advance.
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This is the beginning of the of season (if there is one) in Florida so it is typical for such renovations to occur at this time. I'm sure they will open it ASAP, but for now it is closed. However, …
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This is the beginning of the of season (if there is one) in Florida so it is typical for such renovations to occur at this time. I'm sure they will open it ASAP, but for now it is closed. However, south Florida has a number of preserves with great boardwalks. You can google one near you or check Trip Advisor.
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When is the next baby turtle release?
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Our evening sea turtle hatchling releases will begin in July. Reservations will open in May. You can learn more on our website. Look under the Programs & Events menu for the …
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Our evening sea turtle hatchling releases will begin in July. Reservations will open in May. You can learn more on our website. Look under the Programs & Events menu for the Turtle Walks and Hatchling Release tab.
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How much time do people usually spend at the park? We are planning to come with 2 kids - 4 and 2.
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It is a center is not big.. It is very nice to kids to learn and ask questions about the rehab of the turtles. For little ones (4 or less yo) for 5 and older is a nice experience.
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