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Want to go on a different adventure or spend a day doing something different from the usual in South Florida? Then you have to explore the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton. Gumbo Limbo is a nature center that dedicates its being to protecting the coastal and marine environments of south Florida. 

Each year, the nature loving staff at Gumbo Limbo rehabilitates hundreds of endangered marine creatures, making sea turtles their specialization. They house a wide variety of precious sea turtles, from leatherbacks to the Floridian loggerheads and they are all available for you to come visit. 

Gumbo Limbo’s Mission: “To support coastal and marine education, conservation and research endeavors of the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.”

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Whether you own a piece of real estate in Palm Beach County, live here permanently or just vacation here, it is clear that our eco-systems are a cherished part of South Florida life. If it is important to you to protect the precious Floridian environment join the Eco-Watch lecture series put on by the famous Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. 

Gumbo Limbo’s annual “Eco-Watch” Lecture Series begin this week in Boca Raton, Florida. The series are offered at Gumbo Limbo’s classroom from the end of January until the end of April. Each lecture has a different topic and is led by a top environmentalist, often with a Ph.D. in his or her field. 

These lectures are a huge hit in the local community as they shed light on the important ecosystems of south Florida.…

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Have you ever wondered how a turtle eats, when he eats or what he eats? What about an eel or an octopus? You can find out for yourself at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton, Florida.

On various days throughout the week at 2:30pm you can experience a live, indoor aquarium feeding. Here you will get to witness eel feedings, learn why female seahorses get jealous and why fish travel in schools. This is another free program for people of all ages and takes place at 2:30pm throughout the week

If you are looking for a fun and educational place to take your family or some friends give the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton a try! This nature center prides itself on being a coastal and marine sanctuary. They rehabilitate hundreds of endangered…

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