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​Okeeheelee Nature Center features 2.5 miles of trails winding through 90 acres of pine flatwoods and wetlands. Highlights of the center include hands-on exhibits, animal encounters and a nature related gift shop. Marvel at our birds of prey, touch a live snake or prowl for owls during one of our many programs scheduled throughout the year for families, youth and adults.​​​​​​

​Hours of Operation
The nature center is closed during observed County holidays –​ January 1 & 20, February 17, May 26, June 19, July 4, September 1, October 13, November 11, 27 & 28 and December 24 & 25.​​

Nature Center/Exhibit Hours 
Wednesday - Friday: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm, Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:3​0 pm
(Closed Sunday–Tuesday)

Programs (By Reservation Only) 
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 am - 4:30 pm​
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Rules
Please remember the following are not permitted:​
  • Pets
  • Food
  • Alcohol
  • Jogging, running or speed walking
  • Biking or skating
  • Smoking
  • Fishing​

Contact Information


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 Okeeheelee Park
7715 Forest Hill Boulevard​
West Palm Beach, FL 33413
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561-233-1400
Fax: 561-242-7240
ONC@pbc.gov​

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​Emilie Travis
Manager​​

Elise Pullen
Naturalist & Volunteer Coordinator

Jess Trease
Assistant Naturalist

Kira Bakst
Assistant Naturalist

Patrick Norris
Maintenance Worker II​

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Useful Links

Brochure
Local Wildlife Rehabilitation​
Play it safe!

Friends of Okeeheelee Nature Center​ [external link]​​
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​Destination Recreation​ (overview video of PBC nature centers)​

Nature Directory

Daggerwing Nature Center
Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands
Okeeheelee Nature Center
Riverbend Park
Parks Natural Areas Program
Find a Natural Area
Jeaga Wildways
Nature Trails
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
River Center