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South Florida Fair Will Be ‘Dino-Myte’ In 2023

Guests attending the 2023 learning about the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous fairgoers. More details will be revealed as the date draws
South Florida Fair will have periods in a fun and interactive way. closer to the fair.
plenty to roar about at next “We always like to present an educational component to The South Florida Fair is produced by the South Florida
year’s event from Jan. 13 our fair,” said Vicki Chouris, the fair’s president and CEO. Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc., a 501(c)(3)
to 29. That’s because the “This theme will allow our fairgoers to get up-close-and- nonprofit organization, and has a longstanding tradition
2023 theme, announced personal with replicas of the most fascinating prehistoric of raising funds for educational and charitable purposes.
recently, is “Dino-Myte.” creatures that include the mighty T-Rex of North America Located at 9067 Southern Blvd. in West Palm Beach, the
Among the highlights being planned for the 2023 fair and the giant amphibious Spinosaurus from Africa.” 2023 South Florida Fair will kick off with its Ride-A-Thon
– up to a dozen full-scale, moving, scientifically accurate, There also will be self-contained shows and family at 5 p.m. on Jan. 12 and the full fair will be held Jan. 13
animatronic dinosaurs and dinosaur-related exhibits. entertainment dedicated to dinosaurs along with walk- to 29. For more information, call (561) 793-0333 or visit
Fair guests of all ages will be given the opportunity around performers in dinosaur costumes. Docents with the website, http://www.southfloridafair.com.
to act as paleontologists while digging for fossils and realistic baby dinosaur puppets also will interact with

Loggerhead Marinelife Center Is Open For

Summer Activities And New Educational Experiences

LMC Sharks LMC Hatchling Release Juno Pier LMC Interactive Digital Reef LMC Virtual Reality

Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) is open and ready Nightly Hatchling Releases real action scenes from the beach rescue to the sea turtle
to welcome guests of all ages to take part in fun summer In this unique hospital, then to one of LMC’s releases. ($5 per person;
experiences and new educational programs that help protect experience, guests Tuesday to Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m.)
local marine ecosystems, ocean, and sea turtle conservation. learn about baby Beyond The Glass Tour
“Our summer events and programs reinforce our focus sea turtles, the This unique guided tour allows guests to dive into
on education, conservation, research, and the rescue and hatching process, South Florida’s coastal ecosystems through an in-person
rehabilitation of threatened and endangered sea turtles, which and a hatchling’s and virtual reality crossover. Participants will explore
is so important to our community,” said LMC Board Chair fight for survival. what goes on “beyond the glass” in each of LMC’s outdoor
Brian Waxman. “Loggerhead Marinelife Center has always The program begins campus ecosystems. Using virtual reality headsets,
been a beloved destination for locals and will be a ‘must stop’ with an educational guests discover each habitat’s distinct characteristics and
for thousands of locals and tourists this summer.” lesson about sea LMC Hatchling Release importance to South Florida. ($20 per person; Monday to
During the 2022 turtle nesting season, LMC has turtles and their Saturday at 2 p.m.)
recorded a total of 4,285 turtle nests so far on the beaches conservation, and concludes with an opportunity to At LMC, guests can enjoy new outdoor ecosystems
of Juno, Jupiter-Carlin, and Tequesta. Of that total, observe hatchlings taking their first crawls into the ocean teeming with sharks, fish, and other marine life as part of
3,995 nests are from loggerheads, 242 nests are from by LMC’s authorized staff. Registration is available their daily activities. Visit with the LMC staff at 1:30 p.m.
leatherbacks, and 48 nests are from green turtles. online beginning July 1. ($24 for nonmembers and or 3:30 p.m. for amphitheater talks on marine science,
This year’s active turtle nesting season offers guests $22 for members; ages 8 and up; month of August only, observe shark and fish feedings at 2:30 p.m., participate
the opportunity to encounter sea turtles in the wild and Monday to Sunday at 8 p.m.) in the self-guided Jr. Vet program, educating children on
learn about sea turtles and ocean conservation in South Sunrise Nest Excavations the process of sea turtle rescue to release, and explore the
Florida through LMC’s summer activities. As always, Seasoned educators will give the public insight into center’s new, interactive Digital Reef.
admission to LMC remains free. LMC’s sea turtle research. Guests will join authorized For more information on LMC’s activities, please visit
Guided Nightly Turtle Walks staff on Juno, Jupiter, or Tequesta beaches to discuss marinelife.org/tours/.
In June and July, visitors can learn about and observe the nesting and hatching processes of sea turtles. After About Loggerhead Marinelife Center
the nesting and egg-laying process of sea turtles. Visitors an introduction to these processes, guests may have the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead
will enjoy an informative presentation on the plight of opportunity to witness a live sea turtle nest inventory Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research,
sea turtles along with a variety of hands-on learning and record their own data to take home as a memento. rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The
experiences. Once a loggerhead sea turtle emerges and Registration is available online beginning July 1. ($24 center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the
begins her egg-laying process, the group is then led down for nonmembers and $22 for members ages 8 and up; street from the park. Established in 1983, Loggerhead
to the beach by LMC’s authorized scouts to witness this August to September 1, Sunday to Thursday at 7 a.m.) Marinelife Center seeks to promote conservation of
unforgettable experience. Registration is open now. ($22 Guests ages 8 and up can also participate in fun, ocean ecosystems with a special focus on threatened
for nonmembers and $20 for members ages 10 and up; hands-on activities at LMC every week. and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include a sea
Tuesday to Saturday at 9 p.m.) Rescue To Release Virtual Reality Theater Show turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit areas,
This digital program allows guests to follow a sea
including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.
) ) ) use of virtual reality headsets, viewers are transported into Photos by Loggerhead Marinelife Center
turtle’s narrated journey from rescue to release. With the

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