The Green Cay Nature Center in Boynton Beach, Florida overlooks 100 acres of newly constructed wetlands and provides interpretive educational boardwalks from which to view a wide variety of sub-tropical flora and fauna. The wetlands feature 1.5 miles of elevated boardwalk which are both handicap accessible and easy for people of all ages and abilities. Wildlife includes birds, reptiles and mammals with alligators and turtles commonly seen.

Healthy palm trees line the edges of the Green Cay Wetlands preserve

Reflections of a Florida Red-Bellied Turtle sunning itself at Green Cay

Wide view across the Everglades-like 100 acre Green Cay Wetlands

A large American Alligator in the early morning at Green Cay

A Tri-Colored Heron fishing in the murky waters of Green Cay

Anhingas are common at Green Cay and are expert underwater fishermen

A large Limpkin walks through the tall grass on an island within Green Cay

A Blue Winged Teal in the shallows at Green Cay

The American Alligator is common in south Florida and actually shares waters with the American Crocodile further south in Everglades National Park

A Great Egret searches for food in Green cay

Seemingly placid, the waters of Green Cay are teeming with wildlife

Iguana, an invasive species in Green Cay, are becoming both commonplace and problematic in south Florida

A Snowy Egret resembles its relative the Great Egret - but is smaller and has a more fluffy feather coat

An American Coot wades in the shallow water of Green cay

Two Double Breasted Cormorants share a bare tree

A Common Moorhen, easily identified by its bright red bill and gigantic yellow feet

A Peninsular Cooter emerges from its shell to warm up in the sun

The Moorhen is an aquatic bird and uses its feet to trap insects when on land