Published: April 25, 2025
Laying eyes on a sea turtle might seem as challenging as spotting the elusive Loch Ness Monster, but programs like the Turtle Walk at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton makes it far more easy, and likely.
Beginning on May 27 participants ages 8 and older are invited to learn more about the
giant reptiles and hopefully see one in its natural habitat. Scheduled during sea turtle nesting season, the Turtle Walks take place from 8:45 p.m. to midnight on Tuesday through Thursday nights May 27 through July 3.
During each session, attendees will gather in Gumbo Limbo’s classroom to learn about the life cycle, behaviors, and threats to the three species of sea turtle that nest on South Florida’s beaches. Meanwhile, a member of the nature center’s conservation team will be on the beach scouting for a nesting loggerhead sea turtle. If one is spotted, participants will venture to the sand to witness the ancient process of nesting. Keep in mind, this process is natural and unpredictable, so like Loch Ness, there’s no guarantee that you will see one.
Resident registration opened April 29, and non-resident registration begins May 6. Walk-ins are not permitted, and children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The program ends at midnight, or when a sea turtle is spotted, whichever comes first. The cost is $15/resident and $20/non-resident. Gumbo Limbo Nature Center is located at 1801 N. Ocean Blvd. in Boca Raton. For more information, visit https://www.myboca.us
