Daggerwing Nature Center

Daggerwing Nature Center We offer FREE admission with an exhibit hall containing live animals, interactive displays, and video Nature Center hours are seasonal. Call for current hours.

The boardwalk is open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Daggerwing Nature Center! While some species leave childcare to the mother, others ...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from all of us at Daggerwing Nature Center!

While some species leave childcare to the mother, others leave the father in charge of incubating the eggs to teaching survival skills.

Here is a list of some of the most dedicated fathers in nature.

June 21st ~ Happy First Day of Summer! Enjoy the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year! ☀️🌻🐚🌊
06/21/2026

June 21st ~ Happy First Day of Summer!
Enjoy the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year! ☀️🌻🐚🌊

06/17/2026

Fun Fact: Green Herons use "tools" to fish. Ocassionaly they will drop small objects, like twigs, feathers or insects, onto the water surface, which lures fish within snatching distance!

Reminder! We have our Sensational Snakes program this Saturday, June 20, at 10:30am. Anyone can join, kids just need to...
06/17/2026

Reminder!
We have our Sensational Snakes program this Saturday, June 20, at 10:30am. Anyone can join, kids just need to be 5 years and older! This program is great for kids and adults that want to learn more about snakes, such as how they smell, eat, move and see! You'll also get a chance to meet our two snake ambassadors!

Register now before it's too late!
https://pbcparksregistration.co.palm-beach.fl.us/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=242024815&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac_1

How could we not make a meme out of our animal ambassadors, Spot and Coconut, with these perfect sitting positions.
06/17/2026

How could we not make a meme out of our animal ambassadors, Spot and Coconut, with these perfect sitting positions.

This week's animal talk/feeding schedule:Tuesday, 6/16: Open Special Hours - Tarantula Talk 🕷Wednesday, 6/17: Box Turtl...
06/16/2026

This week's animal talk/feeding schedule:
Tuesday, 6/16: Open Special Hours - Tarantula Talk 🕷
Wednesday, 6/17: Box Turtle Talk 🐢
Thursday, 6/18: Southern Toad Talk 🐸
Friday, 6/19: Closed for Holiday
Saturday, 6/6: Gopher Tortoise Feeding 🐢

South Florida summer has officially started. When the heat becomes unbearable, you can escape into the cool Daggerwing N...
06/15/2026

South Florida summer has officially started. When the heat becomes unbearable, you can escape into the cool Daggerwing Nature Center.
The Nature Center is open Wednesday - Friday, 1pm - 4:30pm and Saturday, 10am - 4:30pm. We have AC, live animals, interactive exhibits and more. Come check us out!

Please note our updated hours for June 15 - June 21.
06/13/2026

Please note our updated hours for June 15 - June 21.

Our incredible volunteers are truly the heart of everything we do. Your dedication and passion bring our mission to life...
06/11/2026

Our incredible volunteers are truly the heart of everything we do. Your dedication and passion bring our mission to life, and we are so deeply grateful for the time and energy you share with us at the nature center.

The nature center has limited staff. We have a wonderful and dedicated group of volunteers that contribute a lot ensure we are at our very best. We have volunteers that assist with animal care, take care of our butterfly garden, greet guests and provide valuable information at the front desk, assist in the office and help as docents during our guided boardwalk tours.

Recently we had a party to celebrate our volunteers with a festive Hawaiian luau theme. Seeing everyone come together to relax and connect was a wonderful way to celebrate your hard work. Thank you for everything you do and for being such an essential part of our team!

Photo of some of our volunteers and staff at our Volunteer Appreciation Party. 🌺🍍🌺🍍🌺

Address

11435 Park Access Road
Boca Raton, FL
33498

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 4:30pm
Friday 1pm - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(561) 629-8760

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