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Red Reef Park 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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“Gumbo Limbo Nature Center” Fodors.com
“Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex” Frommer's
“Gumbo Limbo Nature Center” PlanetWare.com
“Top ten nature centers in South Florida” Sun-Sentinel
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 16 attractions in Boca Raton
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Gumbo Limbo is located in Boca Raton at Red Reef Park on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Twenty acres of... more » Gumbo Limbo is located in Boca Raton at Red Reef Park on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Twenty acres of Boca Raton's Red Reef park have been reserved specifically for a nature center and the preservation of a natural plant association known as a tropical hammock. « less
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Attraction type: Nature center
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tel: 561-338-1473
Fax: 561-338-1483

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( 1-4 of 4 )
“Hidden Treasure”
4 of 5 stars
JenninMD
Maryland
Jun 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

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

“Go see Milton the turtle”
4 of 5 stars
DaPotcake
Grand Bahama Island
Jul 23, 2007
10/10 found this review helpful

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

“off the beaten track”
5 of 5 stars
LM-2004
Boca Raton, Florida
Dec 6, 2005
13/13 found this review helpful

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

“Trees and Turtles and Sharks, oh my!”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Berkeley, CA
Jan 31, 2005
10/13 found this review helpful

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

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1801 North Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Tel: 561-338-1473 Fax: 561-338-1483