Interact with Nature at Boca Raton, FL 

One of the most fantastic fun things to see and do in Boca Raton is interacting with nature. From gardens, nature centers to a host of many other options, you will surely find delight. Here are the best areas to consider. Learn more here.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and Environmental Complex

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center and Environmental Complex are located on a Boca Raton barrier island. Its purpose is threefold: education, conservation, and research. Visitors will have a plethora of natural experiences here. The Ashley Trail provides a relaxing nature walk. The butterfly garden gives guests a feast for the eyes. Seminole Chiki offers a serene place to sit overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, where visitors may spot a manatee or sea turtle. The nature center has several informative exhibits for the whole family. Learn more about Boca Raton, FL is Full of Museums.

Daggerwing Nature Center

Families who appreciate the outdoors will love the Daggerwing Nature Center. A 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall features interactive exhibits and live animals, along with a reading center, classrooms, and a laboratory. Visitors can explore the swampy surroundings via two trails of elevated boardwalks with seating and an observation tower. Guests can expect to see lots of plant life and an array of wildlife like woodpeckers, alligators, osprey, endangered wood storks, and the Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly.