Anne Kolb Nature Center

Anne Kolb Nature Center is located at West Lake Park on Sheridan Street in Hollywood, Florida and is approximately 10 minutes drive from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The nature center provides visitors with an overview of the mangrove ecosystem at the park through exhibits and presentations. The exhibit hall has a 3,500 gallon aquarium with presentation given about its inhabitants every Saturday and Sunday at 2pm.

The exhibit hall also displays many nature themed works by local artists, photographers and crafters. The nature center and park can be observed in various different ways with guided tours offered on pontoon boats, or visitors can rent boats to tour the area themselves. An 868-foot observation tower enables visitors to get a wide reaching view of the mangroves, West Lake, the Intercoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.

Hikers can try the short 0.2 mile Lake Trail that takes them to West Lake, while another trail takes visitors to two prime fishing spots. Mangrove Hall and its courtyard area are available for private events such as weddings and meetings and can accommodate up to 210 guests. The 250-seater amphitheater can also be rented for private events and features a stage and shade covers.