Turtle species. Besides these two species
Loggerhead Marinelife has many educational programs
directed about the ocean life in our area.
At Loggerhead, you will see the turtle hospital
and many exhibits showcasing the plight of the
sea turtles. You will view the life cycle of the sea
sea turtle from man and our destructive ways.
While you visit the center you will learn about
the nesting habits of the sea turtle during mating
season and the various ways we can help
the baby sea turtles reach the ocean.
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is a coastal
and marine environmental center in Boca Raton
climb the observation tower or wander along the
winding boardwalk through the coastal hammock.
Located on the center property are the
beautiful wooden pavilions housing four salt-
South Florida marine habitat. Come see the
nature center with a sea turtle garden, a but-
a solar exhibit. Just like Loggerhead, Gumbo
Limbo is a sea turtle rehabilitation concerned
with the rescue and release of injured sea turtles
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a rehabilitation
facility located in Jupiter for injured animals
and home to those who can’t be released back
to the wild due to their injuries. Busch is home to
such animals as the Bald Eagle, Panthers, Foxes,
River Otters, Snakes, Black Bears, Alligators and
various other native Florida species. Take a stroll
along the path to view the permanent animal residents
and view the bears along the nature trail.
Come back one evening and take their “Night
Walk” – by reservation only though.
These are not the only animal sanctuaries or
center sin the county that need your help, but
these are four “wild” animal venues that depend
on the kindness of people to function. Can you
help this season?
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