Quick Summary: Coconut Creek, located within the Miami- Fort Lauderdale- Pompano Beach metropolitan region, was established in the 1960s and named for the populations of coconut trees planted by the region's early developers. Today, it is best known as the site of Butterfly World, the largest butterfly aviary in the world, which showcases more than 80 species of butterflies from around the world and offers a variety of family-friendly activities.


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1. Butterfly World ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Fern Forest Nature Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Seminole Casino Coconut Creek

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4. Hillsboro Pineland Natural Area

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5. Winston Park Nature Center

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6. Tradewinds Park and Stables

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7. Off the Wall Trampoline Fun Center

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8. ethos Greek Bistro

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9. NYY Steak

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