Top rated Wildlife refuges in Boca Raton, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Top rated Wildlife refuges in Boca Raton

Experience the best that Boca Raton has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 18 places from Wildlife refuge category.

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Panther Ridge Conservation Center

Non-profit organization

This non-profit conservation center houses cheetah, jaguar, leopard & other endangered cat species.

4.90 (399 reviews) (~43.42 km from centre)

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Beach

Wildlife refuge

4.90 (175 reviews) (~81.31 km from centre)

Hobe Sound Nature Center

Nature preserve

👍👍 My father and I anchored up for the night here, arriving mid-afternoon as we head into the final leg of my journey with him down the intracoastal waterway. I enjoyed a swim to the beach from the boat and he and the dog used the tender to reach the beach. It was low tide and the depth of water was ab...

4.90 (40 reviews) (~75.41 km from centre)

Busch Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife refuge

Refuge & nature center for Florida wildlife with kid-friendly trails through woods & wetlands.

4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~66.02 km from centre)

Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 There is so much to see here! I can’t wait till the construction is over and to go in the new nature center. For now, enjoy the magical stairs down to the water. Or… walk around the nature center to a trail truly remarkable. A sand pine scrub community and one of the last publicly-owned sand pine sc...

4.80 (166 reviews) (~75.44 km from centre)

Wellington Park

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Great place to ride your bike and enjoy nature.

4.80 (71 reviews) (~37.48 km from centre)

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge - Parkland

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Great for riding a bike - you can bike north, south or west. The west path is the best: you can spot gators, turtles and a lot of birds. Quiet and nice spot for just enjoying nature and seeing the stars at night. Not to mention the beautiful view of the sunset. Definitely a great spot to enjoy alone...

4.80 (31 reviews) (~21.28 km from centre)

Flamingo Gardens

Botanical garden

Family-friendly botanical garden & wildlife sanctuary with a museum, shows, tram tours & cafe.

4.70 (6.7K reviews) (~39.09 km from centre)

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Wetlands with walking, bike & canoe trails delivering gator, bird & other wildlife sightings.

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~20.25 km from centre)

Treasure Coast Wildlife Center

Wildlife rescue service

👍👍 It was a lovely way to spend an hour with the kids. They loved it. The volunteers keep the place clean and take good care of the animals. Cindy was especially great, showing us a couple owls close up. The woman who fed the pelicans was so nice and very informative! I can't remember her name unfortun...

4.70 (66 reviews) (~85.97 km from centre)

Loxahatchee River-Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve Outstanding Florida Water

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 Great trip for MS students. Staff are well-informed and personable. Students and the general public will leave the Loxahatchee River Center with a great deal of understanding and knowledge.

4.60 (301 reviews) (~66.43 km from centre)

John G. and Susan H. Dupuis Jr. Wildlife and Environmental Area

Wildlife park

Many nature habitats compose this expansive space for camping, hiking, fishing & seasonal hunting.

4.60 (297 reviews) (~78.55 km from centre)

Holey Land Wildlife Management Area

Wildlife park

This marsh & forest area features many animal species & levees for hiking, biking & fishing.

4.60 (180 reviews) (~65.84 km from centre)

Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

Wildlife refuge

👍👍 I just want to thank this wonderful organization for everything they do and a special thank you to Miss Tina for taking in the little Eastern Phoebe. People like you make this world a better place!

4.50 (302 reviews) (~23.28 km from centre)

Everglades Safari Park

Wildlife and safari park

This tour company offers airboat rides into Everglades National Park, plus an observation platform.

4.40 (6.6K reviews) (~85.93 km from centre)

Sawgrass Recreation Park Everglades Airboat Eco Adventures

Tour operator

Attraction offering airboat tours through gator habitats & a small zoo with a variety of reptiles.

4.40 (5.7K reviews) (~41.64 km from centre)

ZWF Miami

Zoo

This appointment-only zoo specializes in intimate, guided wildlife tours with hands-on interactions.

4.40 (799 reviews) (~91.41 km from centre)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Wildlife refuge

😠 If you want your legally owned pets murdered I'd highly reccomend them!

3.70 (44 reviews) (~51.25 km from centre)

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Top rated Wildlife refuges in Boca Raton, United States