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Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, Boca Raton, FL

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Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex

A nature center on a 20-acre barrier island preserve in Boca Raton, with trails, a tall observation tower, and outdoor marine aquariums.

1801 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL · Boca Raton, FL

About Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex

Run by the City of Boca Raton, this nature center sits on a 20-acre coastal preserve between the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can walk a boardwalk through coastal forest, climb a 40-foot observation tower for views of the barrier island, and wander a butterfly garden where many wild butterfly species appear through the year. The Ashley Trail leads to a shaded rest spot overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Outdoor aquariums hold native fish, resident sea turtles, and other marine animals. An onsite Florida Atlantic University gallery shows ongoing marine research, and the center runs turtle walks, hatchling releases, and school programs.

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  • #barrier island
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  • #butterfly garden

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