The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, founded in 1984, is a unique cooperative project of the City of Boca Raton, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District, Florida Atlantic University, and Friends of Gumbo Limbo. As a beacon for environmental education, research, and conservation, Gumbo Limbo’s 20 acres on the protected barrier island provide refuge to many varieties of plants and animals - some rare or endangered. It also represents a commitment to protect our natural resources by our staff, volunteers, and the organizations that comprise the Center. Located at 1801 N. Ocean Blvd in Boca Raton, FL, The Gumbo Limbo Nature Center received more than 200,000 visitors in 2021.