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Loggerhead Marinelife Center
2009 Update: I finally made it up to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and I have to say, it was not what I expected. It was pretty neat, with maybe six large outdoor tanks for turtles and another four smaller tanks. Seeing the turtles was cool, yet depressing, given that most were there with human-caused injuries, most from being struck by boat propellers - of the maybe 8 turtles there, two had lost fins to boats. The indoor portion was more disappointing, with a small room dedicated to four aquariums and some posters and such, and a larger room dedicated to a gift shop. I imagine this would be a totally awesome place if I had booked a guided tour of the inner workings and hospital, or for a school group granted such admittance, but as the casual public guest, I was left wanting more. It's a nice place to use as a pit stop on the way to or from the beach, but probably not a destination, or even more than an hour of enjoyment. Original Article Loggerhead Marinelife Center gives visitor a glimpse of various sea life of the Atlantic. The Center's primary mission is to promote conservation of Florida's coastal ecosystem, focusing particularly on sea turtles. All sorts of programs are offered in support of this mission, including summer camps, school and community programs, and internships. You can even sign up for informative turtle walks! Rehabilitation of seas turtle is a focus here - the Center takes in up to 50 sick and injured turtles every year for treatment and eventual release into the wild. In addition, they secure the immediate survival of tiny hatchlings, caring for them until they are just a little bit larger and more able to fend for themselves in the ocean. Kids and adults alike will thrill at the sight of a giant Leatherback sea turtle. Aquariums show off local sea life, while other displays depict wild Florida. Located conveniently at Loggerhead Park in Juno Beach, the center is open to the public from 10am-4pm Tuesday thru Saturday, and from 12pm-3pm Sunday. (Loggerhead Marinelife Center continued) |
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Loggerhead Park (Juno Beach)
This great park is home to the North District Beach Patrol Headquarters and the Celestial Railroad Historical Site. In addition to 900 feet of guarded beach... |
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center (Juno Beach)
2009 Update: I finally made it up to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and I have to say, it was not what I expected. It was pretty neat, with maybe six... |
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Anne Kolb Nature Center (Hollywood)
Anne Kolb Nature Center is named for journalist Anne Kolb. An environmentalist and County Commissioner, Kolb was instrumental is the passing of bills and law... |
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Spanish River Park (Boca Raton)
2009 UPDATE: The renovations are complete! The park is beautiful as always, with many large trees and neat landscaping. Also new is a boat dock f... |
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West Lake Park (Hollywood)
2009 Update: All Broward County parks will be open on Tuesdays between June 8 and August 21, 2009. Original Article: West Lake Park is... |
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Lake Placid Boat Ramp (Lake Placid)
This scrawny little boat ramp is on the west shore of the 3,320 acre freshwater Lake Placid. The only amenities are two portapotties and a picnic shelter. ... |
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Playmobil FunPark (Palm Beach Gardens)
We all know Playmobil - the wonderfully intricate yet incredibly sturdy play sets. Well here, they all come out of the box! Playmobil FunPark, the exterior... |
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Peck Lake Park (Hobe Sound)
Peck Lake Park in Martin County offer a tranquil look at Florida plants and wildlife. From the picnic area, a 1/2-mile boardwalk winds through the greenery ... |
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Scorekeepers (Greenacres City)
2009 UPDATE: Scorekeepers in Greenacres is no more; it has been replaced by El Bronco Sports Bar. Hopefully they did some renovations... ORIGIN... |
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Deerfield Island Park (Deerfield Beach)
2009 Update The damaged boardwalks on Deerfield Island have been replaced with a nice, long boardwalk on the west side of the island. Older I... |
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