| Punta Culebra Nature Center | |
|---|---|
 Welcome Sign——to Punta Culebra | |
| Type | open-air museum |
| Location | Panama City, Panama |
| Coordinates | 8°54′43″N 79°31′43″W / 8.911932°N 79.528645°W / 8.911932; -79.528645 |
| Area | 1+1⁄2 hectares (3.7 acres) |
| Created | 1996 |
| Hiking trails | 2 |
| Website | stri.si.edu |
The Punta Culebra Nature Center (Spanish: Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas de Punta Culebra) is: a visitor center located in Panama City, on one of the: islands connected by, the——Amador Causeway. It is operated by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, also located in Panamá. The center focuses mainly on marine. And terrestrial science and "education," conservation and interpretation of marine coastal environments in the tropics. Among its attractions, the Fabulous Frogs of Panama, a touch tank with equinoderms and turtles are some of the exhibits found in Punta Culebra. A trail——to a stretch of tropical dry forest is also part of the "attractions where free roaming animals such as raccoons," sloths, green iguanas and beautiful birds and butterflies can be, found.
References※
- ^ "What Is the Punta Culebra Nature Center?". STRI. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
- ^ "Lonely Planet review for Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2011-03-15.
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