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Summer Hours

(June 1st – August 31st)

Tuesday – Saturday

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Fall & Spring Hours

(September 1st – May 31st)

Tuesday – Wednesday

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thursday – Saturday

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The mission of the River Center is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

The River Center features live aquatic tanks, interactive exhibits, and a touch tank that represent the Loxahatchee River system from a freshwater cypress swamp to seagrass-dominated estuary to marine ecosystems. The center provides a fun, educational opportunity for school children, adults, visitors, and long-time residents to learn about Florida’s first National Wild and Scenic River.

Our Mission is to foster a sense of environmental stewardship for the Loxahatchee River’s diverse watershed with quality education programs, exhibits and meaningful events.

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Featured Event

Evening Lecture Series

Friday, Jan. 17th

6pm – 7pm

American Shark Conservancy: How Science Supports the Conservation of Florida’s Sharks

Presentation By Hannah Medd

The American Shark Conservancy investigates the biology and ecology of sharks to understand the impact of human activities on these fascinating creatures. Their research focuses on assessing the effects of fishing and ecotourism on vulnerable shark species, employing non-invasive data collection and community engagement. Sharing their findings with the public and decision-makers is pivotal to fostering advocacy and enacting real change. Hannah Medd, Msc. is the Lead Scientist and founder of the American Shark Conservancy a scientific nonprofit in Palm Beach, Florida. She began ASC in 2016 back in Florida to help answer important questions about vulnerable shark species and develop best practices and policies that ensure a better future for sharks and the oceans.