Loxahatchee River- Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve

Loxahatchee River translates to "The Creek of the Turtle".

Designated as the Loxahatchee River - Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve in 1970, the aquatic preserve includes the remains of Trapper Nelson's Wildlife Zoo.

The Loxahatchee River – Lake Worth Creek Aquatic Preserve includes the Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River that was designated as the first of two Wild and Scenic Rivers in Florida.

The upper reaches is composed of freshwater and tidal marsh riverine communities.

Near and within the estuary, mangrove communities line the shoreline and submerged resources include tidal flats, seagrass beds, and oyster bars.

Boating (especially kayaking and canoeing), waterskiing, recreational and commercial fishing, wildlife observation and photography are a few of the most popular activities in the aquatic preserve