Secret Woods Nature Center

Secret Woods Nature Center is located at West State Road 84 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and is approximately five miles from the city's international airport. Visitors will find this 56 acre wilderness area next to the marina off Highway 84 where there are trails, a nature exhibit and educational classes. It is open seven days a week from 8am to 6pm with parking available to visitors.

The area is set amongst a mature forest with laurel oaks, strangler fig trees, cabbage palms and red bay as well as smaller shrubs such as cocoplum, ardisia and eugenia. The Butterfly Island has 20 different species of plants to attract various types of butterfly. The two nature trails at Secret Woods enable visitors to enjoy the rich array of plants as well as some wildlife such as squirrels, lizards and various bird species.

Visitors can learn more about nature at the Monarch Interpretive Center, where there are hands on activities for children, a working bee hive and programs teaching people about plant, animal and marine life. Classes for up to 20 students can be held here with opportunities to learn about the flora and fauna of the area. The Julia Assembly Hall is available for hire and can accommodate up to 75 seated guests.