Sandoway Nature Center



	Sandoway Exhibits
	TAKE A BITE OUT OF SUMMER AT SHARK MONTH Kids of all ages can get up close and personal this summer with the most powerful jaws on the planet – sharks! See more than sixty species of shark and ray jaws at Shark Month at Delray Beach’s only nature center The Sandoway House Nature Center. The exhibit runs August 1 through September 5 and features hundreds of shark and ray artifacts including: Sixty genuine shark jaws from large and small species of sharks including great whites, tiger, hammerheads and more Includes 10 new shark jaws not on exhibit at Sandoway before Over a thousand genuine fossil shark teeth from areas all over the world Touch and photo opportunities with a world record size replica great white shark jaw A mini-fossil dig for kids to dig for and keep several genuine fossils including shark teeth Live shark feedings at Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30 am; 1:30 pm on Sunday Shark story time for little tykes 5 and under Tuesday – Fridays at 11 am "We started shark week last year and due to the overwhelming success, we expanded it through the entire month and added new and exciting fossils and shark jaws that are sure to fascinate guests of all ages," said Chris Koch, Sandoway House Executive Director. Admission is only $4 per person for everyone age 3 and up; free for members. Admission includes all shark month exhibits as well as all other marine and fresh water exhibits and entrance to see one of America’s largest public shell collections.
	The Yvonne S. Templeton Shell Gallery features the Ann and Albert Becker Shell Collection Albert and Ann Becker began collecting shells in 1953. They collected shells throughout the world. You would think that shell collectors would live along a coastal area, but the Beckers lived in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, where Ann still resides. The donation of the collection was facilitated by Linda Becker Dean, their niece who lives here in Gulf Stream. It was the Beckers' hope that the public would be allowed access to the amazing collection: a goal that is being realized at the Sandoway House Nature Center. The collection includes 10,000 shells from around the world including Delray Beach. Many of the finest shells are on display here at the Sandoway House. The collection is meticulously catalogued and accompanied by a library of books about the natural history of shells.
	Wraparound porch with exhibits that feature tortoises and turtles native to Florida
	Microscope Lab that features optics for viewing nature up-close
	Old Florida Room to help interpret Delray Beach history
	Activity Room for lectures, audio-visual programs and group field trips
	Observation Deck for viewing the Atlantic Ocean environment and sky
	Library and Resource Room for the study of nature and science
	Coral Reef Ecosystem Exhibit featuring reef fish and nurse sharks
	Nature Gift Shop with children's books and souvenirs