NOTICE: Daggerwing Nature Center will have the boardwalk tower closed for necessary maintenance. During this time, public access to the closed area will not be permitted. We apologize for the inconvenience, but appreciate your assistance in helping to maintain the tower so it can be enjoyed for many years to come. Please check back here for updated project information or call Daggerwing Nature Center at 561-629-8760.
Daggerwing Nature Center is set within the beautiful confines of Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park in western Boca Raton. Features include a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall with live animals and interactive state-of-the-art exhibits, classroom facilities, laboratory, art gallery, reading area, butterfly garden, and an elevated boardwalk which takes you on a relaxing journey through a swamp. The boardwalk has two trails, bench-style seating, as well as an observation tower available for you to view the abundant plant and animal life including: osprey, woodpeckers, butterflies, turtles, alligators, and a wide variety of bromeliads. Be sure not to miss our namesake, the Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly, as it flutters through the trees!
Nature Center staff offer a variety of educational, interactive programs to people of all ages. Click on the links under the Directory and check out all of our opportunities!
Mission Statement
The mission of Daggerwing Nature Center is to improve the quality of life of our diverse population and visitors by providing an opportunity to learn about and appreciate our natural environment through environmental education, outdoor recreation and demonstration.
Please note: Daggerwing Nature Center is not able to accept sick, injured, or orphaned animals. Please contact a rehabilitation facility* and they may be able to assist you. We are also unable to accept unwanted pets. Please contact your local pet store to see if they can help you, and please keep in mind that it is illegal to release pets into the wild. *
List of local rehabilitation facilities
Hours of OperationThe nature center is closed during observed County holidays.
The boardwalk at Daggerwing Nature Center is open from sunrise to sunset; public restrooms are accessible when nature center staff is on site.
Nature Center/Exhibit Hours
Wednesday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
(Closed Sunday–Tuesday)
Programs (By Reservation Only)
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Boardwalk
Daily: sunrise - sunset
Rules
Please remember the following are not permitted:
- Pets
- Food
- Alcohol
- Jogging, running or speed walking
- Biking or skating
- Smoking
- Fishing