Miami Day Trips
Published On: Jul 06, 2006

Why not venture out and explore some of the surrounding areas and attractions on your Miami vacation.

Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
1801 N. Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9am to 4pm; Sun. 12pm to 4pm

About an hour north of Miami in Boca Raton the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center offers a variety of exhibits, displays and educational experiences about wildlife, plants and sea creatures. Activities include anything from bird watching basics to flora and fauna nature talks to poisonous plant chats to discussing the secret life of fish. Let's not forget the most fascinating element of Gumbo Limbo - the indigenous sea turtles.

Turtle Walks & Hatchling Releases
Every year from May to July the rare opportunity to witness one of nature's most profound experiences takes place along Florida's coastline. The sea turtles emerge from their ocean home and slowly meander onto the shore to lay their eggs in the sand. For over 110 million years sea turtles have affably glided through the seas, making them one of the oldest species on earth. A two and half hour turtle walk discusses the history and current dangers these living fossils encounter in their natural habitat and the efforts being taken to protect these majestic creatures. In the weeks that follow as young hatchlings break free from their fragile shell, visitor's can also come to witness this remarkable experience.