Self-Guided Tours

Make the Most of Your Visit

Experience Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in a whole new way! Follow along on one of our self-guided tours to discover unique stories and activities as you explore the grounds.

About Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours are digital e-books that are accessed using a smartphone with internet access.  These tours provide visitors with engaging, self-led experiences within various areas at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.  The tours cover a wide array of topics and are fun for guests of all ages!  See below for a list of tours currently being offered.

Butterfly Garden and Ashley Trail

An Island's Gift: Book one - Arrival

Step into the shoes of young Simon Quassi, an 18th century shipwreck survivor, as he learns about the plants and people of the barrier island.

  • Discover: Ethnobotany, Seminole culture
  • Location: Butterfly Garden and Ashley Trail
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Distance: 1/4 mile on mulched pathways

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An Island's Gift Book one Arrival

Coastal Hardwood Hammack Boardwalk

An Island's Gift: Book two - Survival

Join young Simon Quassi, an 18th century shipwreck survivor, and his Seminole friends as they explore the island hunting for food and resources.

  • Discover: Ethnobotany, Seminole culture
  • Location: Boardwalk
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Distance: ½ mile on elevated boardwalk

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An Island'd Gift Book two Survival

Mindful Moments: A Meditative Experience

This tour guides you through easy to follow meditative activities while on your walk through the hammock forest. These practices allow us to take a moment to reflect, escape from the everyday noise, and connect with nature.

  • Discover: Mindfulness practices, multi-sensory experiences
  • Location: Boardwalk
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Distance: ½ mile on elevated boardwalk

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Mindful Moments A Self Guided Meditative Experience

High Tech Trees

Take a walk on the wild side, and test your tree knowledge! Use your phone to uncover the secrets of the coastal hardwood hammock and the trees that call this island home.

  • Discover: Plantlife, Ecology
  • Location: Boardwalk
  • Time: 20 minutes
  • Distance: ½ mile on elevated boardwalk

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Steam through September High Tech Trees