Sandoway House Nature Center
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Elena
Miami, Florida1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Family
Horrible experience today. After paying full price for my family, we entered the building to explore with friends only to find that 2 of the 3 main exhibits weren't accessable because of camps. I was told the animal feeding show schedule by the front desk upon paying. Within a few minutes after we paid, their scheduled feeding shows were cancelled (although it was just a fish tank with tiny fish, so we didn't miss much, I suppose). Their touch tank was also closed. I was told by front desk "no refunds" and I was only there for maybe 30 minutes max. When I spoke with the manager explaining that I would have appreciated being told before paying that most of the facility's features were not available to view... so that I could have left and come back on a day when they were open, she made a nasty face and rudely said "well, $6 is NOT a lot of money." Well, for many families, it is, plus the drive to even get there. Such an elitist thing to say. So for $18 we saw some dirty fish tanks, a sickly opossum and some frogs you can see in your back yard. Huge waste of time and money, and unfortunately a very rude manager. Her final word was "you'll know better for next time." What a sweet way to speak to a mother who came with two little ones, and was genuinely upset by how inconsiderate it was not to tell patrons the facility is more than 50% closed at the time. Had this been handled with some respect, maybe I would have gone back. But after this experience, definitely not. Skip Sandoway if you are here on vacation looking for stuff to do with kids. I live here, but if I wasted my time/money here on a vacation I would have been even more annoyed.
Written July 15, 2022
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Brenda Y
Jackson, MS5 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Sandoway House celebrates everything beach, so naturally I love them :) You can feed the sharks, learn everything there is to know about shells and give to a good cause at the same time. We will stop in every year!
Written February 23, 2014
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MacMota
Delray Beach, FL41 contributions
Sept 2018 • Family
Great little spot to dodge the rain. $5 fee. Blue and Gold Macaw parrot (Mr. Crystal) was quite amusing.
Only three nurse sharks, but there are great displays and specimen cases to study shells.
Live tortoises, turtles (yes they are different from each other). Live Owl, Opossums, and porcupine puffer fish (Fugu - in sushi terms). Fugu is so toxic it can kill several humans as the material reads.
Great little spot. Parking was easier and part of the ticket price. If you are familiar with A1A you know there is zero parking. So this makes visiting easy.
Enjoy!
Only three nurse sharks, but there are great displays and specimen cases to study shells.
Live tortoises, turtles (yes they are different from each other). Live Owl, Opossums, and porcupine puffer fish (Fugu - in sushi terms). Fugu is so toxic it can kill several humans as the material reads.
Great little spot. Parking was easier and part of the ticket price. If you are familiar with A1A you know there is zero parking. So this makes visiting easy.
Enjoy!
Written September 9, 2018
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suzier
Cooper City, FL70 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
We visited on a weekend for the shark feeding. The young lady who seemed to be in charge was rude and unhelpful to many people. The young man volunteer was almost non existent.
On a brighter note- the center was very informative. There was si much to see: UPSTAIRS: shell room; Childrens room( with observation deck); nocturnal room ( with an owl and opossum). DOWNSTAIRS: touch tank; real and replica fossils; microscope room; many aquariums with sharks, alligators and snakes. ON THE PORCH: box turtle; yelliw belly turtles; gopher tortoise and a macaw. There was also a nice fossil dig set up for $1.
My six year old lived it. We stayed almost 3 hours.
Parking was easy, as there are 3 lots surrounding the house along with street parking.
The shark feeding takes place outside. The man giving the lecture was very informative and entertaining.
On a brighter note- the center was very informative. There was si much to see: UPSTAIRS: shell room; Childrens room( with observation deck); nocturnal room ( with an owl and opossum). DOWNSTAIRS: touch tank; real and replica fossils; microscope room; many aquariums with sharks, alligators and snakes. ON THE PORCH: box turtle; yelliw belly turtles; gopher tortoise and a macaw. There was also a nice fossil dig set up for $1.
My six year old lived it. We stayed almost 3 hours.
Parking was easy, as there are 3 lots surrounding the house along with street parking.
The shark feeding takes place outside. The man giving the lecture was very informative and entertaining.
Written August 19, 2018
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Naomi W
Ithaca, NY2 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
We were delighted with this little nature center! The animals and information presented were very interesting, and the shell collection was fantastic and unlike anything we'd seen before. Definitely plan to be there during a feeding session, as Andrea was very knowledgeable. For the small admission fee ($5 each) it's worth it for the hour or two. Maybe not for very little kids but great for school-age/teens who are interested in sea life.
Written January 23, 2018
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Wendy C
Delray Beach, FL31 contributions
May 2014 • Solo
This is a wonderful place to kick back and enjoy the charm of Delray by the sea! It's a small, intimate historic house turned museum with some lovely fish, sea animals (don't miss the shark feeding!) a beautiful shell collection and some other nice memorabilia. My daughter always enjoys popping In there and I do, too!
Written March 31, 2015
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Roxanne M
Delray Beach, FL31 contributions
Dec 2013 • Family
My niece was visiting from the icy Midwest. We'd taken her to the beach, but the wind was whipping and the seas too cold. I'd heard about the Sandoway House, but never been. We really enjoyed the shark feeding, the fish and other sea creatures in the kidney shaped swimming pool in the back. We also enjoyed interacting with the colorful parrots and turtles. Be sure to check out the sea shells on display upstairs and other artifacts in display cases. A really fun and affordable activity for children and adults.
Written November 5, 2014
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YESIWOODSC
Greenville, SC144 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
3 blks from the Marriott, across street from beach, only $4 entrance fee. Kids can see shark & gator feedings, great educational experience, the kids really enjoyed it, the adults did too!
Written August 3, 2014
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littlelamb814
Stone Mountain, GA25 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
Loved this place. Was within walking distance to the resort we were staying at. We went to the Shark feeding and explored all there displaces on different things they have. My kids LOVE there stuffed animals they got from the gift shop and they are so soft and nicely priced.
Written July 27, 2014
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MJ_Otown
Orlando, FL35 contributions
Jul 2014 • Family
This attraction is a house converted into a small museum. The big attraction is the shark feeding, which happens once a day. The house's backyard pool has been transformed into salt water aquarium with 3 nurse sharks and other sea creatures. It will only take an hour or so to see the shell collection and other artifacts, but it is worth a visit.
Written July 23, 2014
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Is the shark exhibit still running because one ad said June thru Sept?
Written October 21, 2015
Is there still a shark exhibit? One of the write-ups said only thru Sept.
Written October 21, 2015
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