Anne Kolb Nature Center

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751 Sheridan St., (Map)
West Lake Park
Hollywood, FL 33019
954-357-5161

Part of West Lake Park, the Anne Kolb Nature Center is a lake and mangrove habitat where you can learn about South Florida's natural environment. Take the Mud Flat Trail or Observation Trail to see fiddler crabs, mangrove crabs and snapping shrimp. White ibis, great blue heron, yellow-crowned night herons, roseate spoonbills, ospreys and kingfishers hunt the shallow waters of West Lake. Wilson's plovers and spotted sandpipers probe the mudflats. Mullet, snook and mangrove snapper are common in the lake. The South Trail provides good views of the mangrove restoration areas. Visitors can rent canoes and kayaks and follow well-marked canoe trails or opt for a 40-minute narrated boat tour on a 32-foot shaded boat. The nature center also offers a five-level observation tower, education programs, a fishing pier and an outdoor amphitheater. An exhibit hall features nature displays, a 3,500-gallon aquarium and a 10-minute video. Opened in 1996, the park was named after the late County Commissioner and environmentalist.


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  DETAILS
Admissions Admissions are charged only on weekends and holidays. It is $1 for anyone 6 and older.
Attractions
Games wildlife observation
Museums
Parking
Pets Allowed No
Recreation Activity Other (wildlife observation)
View of Water Intracoastal
Web site http://www.broward.org

Important: Hours, prices and other information can change frequently. Please call ahead to confirm information.