Sea Life Sanctuary

If you live for wildlife, South Florida is the place to be. Check out some of our coolest creatures, as well as adventurous ways to see them in The Palm Beaches.

sea-life facts on a scenic threehour tour or watch dolphins crest as you paddle in a kayak rental from John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach.

Manatees

At Manatee Lagoon, an FPL ecodiscovery center in West Palm Beach, watch sea cows lazily graze in blue-green waters. TIP: Check the calendar for an array of manatee-themed events. See life from these creatures’ perspective on a Visit Palm Beach guided kayak and snorkeling tour. In Jupiter, float through turquoise depths—and over manatees—on a SUP or kayak Eco Tour from Blueline Surf & Paddle Co

DOLPHINS

Set out from Jupiter, Singer Island or West Palm Beach with Palm Beach Dolphin Tours to follow these bottlenose beauties as they leap, dive and play. You’ll make memories and learn sweet

Sea Turtles

Visit Boca Raton’s Gumbo Limbo Nature Center to encounter the Gumbo Limbo Coastal Stewards’ mission to inspire people to support stewardship and research of coastal and marine ecosystems through focus on the research, rescue, rehabilitation, and release of the endangered species of sea turtles. In Juno Beach, explore the newly renovated Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where guided tours through the outdoor sea turtle hospital let you meet the patients and their amazing caregivers. This beachfront facility also offers experiences to see sea turtle nests and witness tiny hatchlings scamper into the ocean.

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Diving

Explore part of the only living barrier reef in the continental U.S. along with fascinating shipwreck reefs. You’ll be greeted by a kaleidoscopic seascape filled with giant goliath grouper, sea turtles and brilliant coral. Outfitters like Pura Vida Divers in Riviera Beach and Jupiter Dive Center can hook you up with training, gear and charters.