Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach

Great for early morning & dusk photography. Nesting herons with fuzzy young-uns, spread-wing Anhingas, lots of big turtles, a 14 ft. gator on the island & a 6 footer up close, 3 ft. chartreuse iguana, rabbits, raccoons with babies, water snakes,coots, moorhens, and lots more! Bring a camera, binoculars, bird ID book, a sandwich and drinks. Walk slowly, look closely, speak quietly, and enjoy enormously!(Also visit Green Cay Wetlands & Visitor Center, due west, on Hagen Ranch Rd.)

I was recently in Delray Beach visiting my mother and was delighted to discover this place. I enjoyed it so much that I went three times in four days. On each visit I discovered something new: turtles, alligators (including on one visit a baby), an iguana, watersnakes, and more birds than I could count. If I lived in the area I would probably visit every day.

I enjoyed taking a brisk walk with my daughter and stopping whenever I wanted to...to view flora and fauna in their natural habitat. The fact that there was no charge was quite amazing ( I would have been happy to put a couple of dollars in a jar for this excellent wetlands experience...) for a really great view, it would help to bring binoculars, but it is just as fun to see what you can with the naked eye. My visit to the preserve was courtesy of my wife's uncles, who moved down recently from the Boston area and count this attraction as one of their favorite walking spots in Delray Beach, Florida. I concur.

most of the snowbirders..they are oblivious to the surroundungs and lack respect. The speed walkers make a loud thumping while walking and talk between themselves loudly.

I would recommend it to anyone that would like to take a stroll in the early morning or evening. The birds are beautiful and it is a very walkable boardwalk. They have done a fantastic job with this area. Make sure to take your camera.

Excellent short trip. The wetlands is a part of a Project with Palm Beach Water District. There is a board walk to view the wetlands, flora, and fauna. There are several birds and lot's of bullrush on the water. There is no fee. There are many people taking pictures. It's definitely a serene place in the middle of the busy city. Perfect to go back to and take a walk, take photos, or enjoy a mini-field trip(takes about 1 hour) Definitely recommend visiting again.