Gumbo Limbo

This place i think is gem #2 of our Florida escapades. Gumbo Limbo, another free hotspot, (http://www.gumbolimbo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.main&) is a nature center dedicated to coastal and marine biology. They rescue turtles and educate the public on marine life. The kids get to see animals like hammerhead sharks, nurse sharks, sting rays, puffer fish, cowfish etc....Their big focus is on saving the turtles. The center is affliated with the local University (Florida Atlantic U) and they span the coast rescuing injured turtles. Sadly, many turtles are showing up with huge cancerous papillomas, and they think it is environmental, due to the higher nitrogen content in the ocean waters. There is a really cute area in the entrance that has lifesize toy turtles that the kids can climb on and learn about. There is also a research lab you can check out, a nature trail, butterfly garden and a cute little gift shop with all your marine life toys! The kids love the lizards they get to take home! Here are a few pix of the day!

This is an amazing tower we climbed and could see ocean views

With all these great things to do, and seeing wildlife in their natural element, I don't think we will ever make it to disney!