Thanksgiving with animals at Daggerwing, Boca Raton, Nov. 25

Communing with nature has never been more fun and the Daggerwing Nature Center has so many opportunities for kids and their families to take advantage of the great outdoors.

Admission is free; access to trails and boardwalk are free; most programs have fees usually from $5 to $10.

Upcoming November events:

• BIRDING 101
  Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
  Adults and children ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
  Learn about the exciting hobby of bird watching. One of our naturalists will teach about different types of birds and identification skills. Afterwards, practice these new skills during a guided birding adventure.
• FLORIDA ANIMALS: THANKSGIVING WITH THE ANIMALS
  Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
  Adults and children ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
  Meet and greet with some live native animal ambassadors that are found right here in Florida! Learn how these native creatures are adapted to survive in the many habitats found in our home state, with a special focus on what they eat.

Daggerwing, Boca Raton

• MAGNIFICENT MAMMALS
  Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.
  Adults and children ages 5+, $5/participant (Reservations required)
  Join a naturalist to learn about our native south Florida mammals! Participants will have an opportunity to see and touch bio-facts from some common mammals we can find here in the park or our own backyard!

Daggerwing features a 3,000-square-foot exhibit hall with live animals, butterfly garden, art gallery and an elevated boardwalk with two trails.

Stop along your walk at the observation tower and catch a glimpse of a variety of winged creatures, such as ospreys, woodpeckers and butterflies (including the Ruddy Daggerwing butterfly, their namesake). You might even see turtles and alligators.

(Photo/Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation)

Daggerwing is located within Aaronson South County Regional Park, 11435 Park Access Road in west Boca Raton. For more information call, 561-629-8760.

Reservations are required for all scheduled programs (unless otherwise noted). Click here to register or log in to RSVP and pay for programs. 

Dipnetting at Daggerwing Nature Center in Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton.

If you Go

Activities include:

• animal feedings
• talks
• workshops
• crafts
• tours
• archery

Hours:

• Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Closed to the public Sunday–Tuesday, programs by reservation only.

The Boardwalk is open daily, from sunrise to sunset. Public restrooms are accessible when nature center staff is on site.

Take advantage of their upcoming activities. 

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