Alligators are swimming over to West Boca Raton library

In a continued presentation of “Daggerwing visits the Library”, the center will be bringing alligators to interact with [Photo by Kyaw Tun]

The West Boca Raton Library is hosting live alligators. These alligators are being brought by the Daggerwing Nature Center. Daggerwing and West Boca Raton library have had an on-going series of “Daggerwing visits the Library,”  in which the center brings various animals to the library for the community to interact with and learn about. 

What: Daggerwing Visits the Library: Alligators

When: Tuesday, February 11th 

Time: 3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Where: West Boca Branch Library

Address: 118685 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL 33498

Cost: Free

Age: 5+

Website: https://pbclibrary.bibliocommons.com

Florida is home to a large population of American alligators, which are native to Florida. Alligators are a common sight in the state, and they inhabit various freshwater habitats such as swamps, lakes, rivers and marshes.

The Daggerwing Nature Center was established in the late 1980s and was named after the native daggerwing butterfly. The nature center is within the Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, which spans over 800 acres in Boca Raton and includes a wide range of habitats, such as wetlands, pine flatwoods and cypress swamps.

The Daggerwing Nature Center is home to a butterfly sanctuary, elevated boardwalks and hiking trails for safe viewing of birds, reptiles and mammals in their natural habitats.