One of our favorite places to stroll near our house takes us by an artificial lake left over from one of the most interesting attractions that Palm Beach County ever offered the world: Africa USA. It was the brainchild of one John Pedersen who, in the 1950s, imported herds of antelope and giraffe, along with whole groves of exotic plants. There was a huge artificial waterfall, and a fountain in the middle of the lake. The canals had to be replumbed to accommodate this place.
Now all that remains is the lake, a footbridge, and some of the plants.
As you can see, though, even the remnants of this place are fun to explore:
Strolling by the lake, I can just imagine the huge fig trees overhead screaming with monkeys; the possibility of a giraffe poking its head through the treetops doesn’t seem at all out of the question!
To read more about the neighborhood and its past, visit the website maintained by Camino Gardens (the neighborhood).