Plan Your Visit

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 North Ocean Boulevard (A1A)
Boca Raton, FL 33432
(561) 544-8605

New!  Guided Tours beginning June 1! 

Reservations begin 5/18 for residents and members (5/25 for all others).

Beginning June 1, 2021, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center will be offering guided tours to families and individuals.  Advanced reservations are required through Webtrac.  If you do not have a Webtrac account, please see instructions.

For everyone’s safety, access to Gumbo Limbo’s property will only be via registered programs while portions of our Nature Center and outdoor decking remain under construction.   

Guided tours will last approximately an hour and a half, and consist of a naturalist-guided walk through our outdoor gardens and unique exhibits. Participants will tour the butterfly garden on the way to the shaded Ashley Trail loop, with a stop in the authentic Seminole Chiki and breathtaking views of the water.  We will see some of our sea turtle patients in the Rehabilitation Facility and get an up-close look at the colorful fish and graceful stingrays in our four large outdoor aquariums. 

Restrooms available on-site. Parts of the walking tour take place on a mulched trail.  For more information, including accessibility options, call (561)544-8605. 

Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

Times:  9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm

Cost:  Residents/GL Members $5.00 per person. All others $8.00. Children under 3 are free.

Same day registration is $10 per person at the gate if space is available.  Pre-registration recommended.  

The Boardwalk is Open

We are very happy to welcome visitors to the Gumbo Limbo Boardwalk to enjoy a half mile-round trip walk through the Coastal Hammock Forest.

Before you visit, please note the following:

• The Boardwalk will be accessible from the Red Reef West parking lot only.
• The Boardwalk will be open 7:30 am – sunset
• Parking fees apply
• Restrooms are available at the golf course

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, north trails, and parking lots remain closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic until further notice.  Please check gumbolimbo.org and myboca.us for more information.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding and stay safe.
 

Hours & Admission

We are CLOSED.

Nature Center, Sea Turtle Rehabilitation & Aquariums
Monday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Nature Trails
Monday-Sunday, 7:00 am - Sunset
Restrooms are not available when the nature center is closed.

Closed (including trails)
New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

Admission
Suggested $5.00 donation per person
Major credit cards accepted.

Parking
There is free parking on site for Gumbo Limbo visitors only.  There is no beach parking permitted at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  Additional parking is available in the Red Reef West parking lot, at the south end of our boardwalk (note: this is metered parking).

Weather
For the safety of our Visitors, Volunteers, and Staff, all outdoor facilities including the boardwalk, trails, Aquariums, and Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Facility, are closed when lightning is in the area.

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Help us Stay Clean and Safe!

• If you plan to pack a lunch or a snack, use the picnic facilities located in Red Reef West, at the south end of the boardwalk.  Picnicking is not permitted on Gumbo Limbo property.  Food invites unwanted wildlife interactions to our facility that can be harmful to the animals we have on exhibit, as well as visitors, staff, and volunteers.
• Pets are not permitted anywhere on Gumbo Limbo or Red Reef Park property.
•  ADA recognized service animals are permitted on the property.
• Proper attire (no bathing suits), including shirts and shoes, are required at all times.  Sunbathing is not permitted on our property.
• Most areas are wheelchair accessible.
• Bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, scooters, or other recreational vehicles are not permitted on our boardwalks, on our trails, or in our Butterfly Garden.  Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted on the boardwalks.
• Minors are required to have adult supervision at all times.
• Smoking, including e-cigarettes and vaping, is prohibited.

Location & Directions

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located at the north end of Red Reef Park. 

Directions from I-95
I-95 to Palmetto Park Road
East on Palmetto Park Road to A1A (North Ocean Boulevard)
Left (North) on A1A (North Ocean Boulevard)
Gumbo Limbo will be approximately 1 mile on your left

Directions from Florida Turnpike
Exit Glades Road
After toll booth - turn left (East)
Turn right (South) onto Dixie Highway
Turn left (East) on Palmetto Park Road to A1A (North Ocean Boulevard)
Left (North) on A1A (North Ocean Boulevard)
Gumbo Limbo will be approximately 1 mile on your left