Situated on 50 acres of previous wastewater utility property, Wakodahatchee is a constructed wetlands that is free to the public. The site features a …
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Jan 29, 2025
We really enjoyed our time here. Walking the boardwalk while immersed in the surrounding landscape and viewing the various wildlife was just wonderful. We found ourselves just standing for long perio… Full review by KTNP
Jan 26, 2025
Came for a quick visit in the afternoon on a weekday. No wait for parking, not crowded. Pleasant walk, we saw two alligators, turtles and some birds - not nesting yet, lots of iguanas. Full review by FLnurseER
Jan 18, 2025
Really impressive wetland area in the middle of a highly developed suburban area of Delray. If coming on a nice day in the winter, and on a weekend, will want to get here early as the lot fills up a… Full review by M3349ZSjasonp
What's with all the green iguanas? They are an invasive species so why haven't they been removed, especially from the rookery areas?
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Not only that, the primary reason there are wetlands there is to accommodate wastewater. From the Palm Beach County Water Utilities website: Each day, the Southern Region Water …
Not only that, the primary reason there are wetlands there is to accommodate wastewater. From the Palm Beach County Water Utilities website: Each day, the Southern Region Water Reclamation Facility pumps approximately two million gallons of highly treated wastewater into the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, which in turn acts as a percolation pond, returning billions of gallons of fresh water back into the water table. It's a wonderful place to visit, but it was not created solely to protect wildlife. The state of Florida allows property owners to humanely dispose of the non-native iguana. And, as John pointed out above, without a wide effort, more may move in.
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