Broward County, just 15 minutes down the road from Pompano Beach, is the city of Coconut Creek. Clocking in at only 2 square miles, this little city is a pretty rare find. Firstly, Coconut Creek is known as the “Butterfly Capital of the World,” because it’s home to the world’s largest butterfly aviary. The city has also made a name for itself as a well-planned city focused on environmental consciousness. Those efforts don’t go unnoticed, and in 2010, it was voted as one of the best places to live in America.
Fun For Everyone
This balmy Florida city is full of fun for the whole family. Butterfly World has been a fixture here for more than 30 years, and it got its beginnings as one man’s hobby. Butterfly World is the main attraction in Coconut Creek, but its reach is much greater than Broward County. The “Bring Back the Butterflies” campaign encourages people from around North America to build small gardens in their communities, to reverse destruction to butterfly habitats.
Butterfly World is nestled inside Tradewinds Park, one of the largest parks in Broward County. It’s home to horseback riding, an educational farm, model steam train rides, fishing, and athletic fields. If you like to walk or jog, there are plenty of paths and trails for you to explore, and there’s a picnic area for your sunny afternoon lunch.
For shopping or dining in the warm Florida breeze, you can stroll The Promenade, an outdoor lifestyle shopping destination. It has plenty of shops, restaurants, a movie theater and is home to many special events. Adults looking for thrills can hit the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, which gives you the feeling of heading to Las Vegas without leaving Florida. There you can find 2,400 Vegas-style and bingo-style slot machines, table games with 65 live tables, and three restaurants with delicious cuisines, including Italian food and a New York-style steakhouse.
A Green Community
One of the things that make this a unique city is its emphasis on environmentally friendly efforts. The town has a longtime vision of positively impacting the environment and has gone to great lengths to make advancements in energy, water, urban design, urban nature, waste reduction, transportation, and climate change. For example, the city promotes bicycling as an eco-friendly alternative to driving, informs the community about water conservation, and even offers information on turning your backyard into a wildlife habitat. For Arbor Day, there are gift trees to its residents. Everyone with a Coconut Creek address can come and pick up a tree to plant on their property.
All Nix Services
Living in Coconut Creek and South Florida can be a breeze, but an infestation can happen to the best prepared homes. That’s why All Nix Services works hard to keep our neighbors nuisance pest and wildlife free. We are the top rated service in Coconut Creek, Davie, Hollywood and the rest of Broward County. From ants and spiders to raccoons and opossums, our technicians are up to date on the latest techniques and use cutting-edge technology. Contact us today for a free estimate