Marine Science Center Education Programs

Marine Science Center Education Programs offers Rescue Rehab and Release (RRR), daily live animal presentations, field trips, Florida Master Naturalist Program sponsorship, summer camps, and Turtle Tots. Turtle Tots includes stories, crafts, and activities about local marine life. Summer Camps include animal encounters, crafts, science experiments, canoeing, and time in the water.

Programs

• Rescue Rehab and Release (RRR) — $35
• Daily Presentations — Held daily · Live animal presentations. Visitors should check the scheduled daily feeding times of the stingrays and the seahorses.
• Field Trips — Grades K-12 · Offered August through the end of May · Six programs that accommodate students in grades K-12 and are coordinated with Next Generation Standards.
• Florida Master Naturalist Program — The Marine Science Center proudly sponsors the Coastal Systems of this program.
• Summer Camps — 6-14 · Each summer · Centered on coastal animals and the natural environment. Camp includes animal encounters, crafts, science experiments, canoeing, and time in the water. Posted in March.
• Turtle Tots — 2-6 · Monthly; offered during August-May · Children learn about local marine life through stories, crafts and activities. Class size is limited. Registration is in advance.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–14 years old
• Price range: $35
• General schedule: Turtle Tots is offered during August-May and not offered during summer months. Field Trips are only offered August through the end of May. Summer Camps are each summer. Daily Presentations are held daily.
• Facility hours: Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-4:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM-4:00 PM; Extended Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day): Monday: CLOSED; Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00-5:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

About the provider

Since opening in 2002, the Marine Science Center has served adults, children, and students with marine education and outreach, along with a sea turtle and seabird rehabilitation center. Its mission is to conserve the environment through education, research, and stewardship.

Sales tax is included in admission price. Military veterans receive free individual general admission; discount applies to the veteran's admission only and does not extend to additional guests. Youth admission is listed as ages 3-12 and youth 2 and under are free. Children ages 2-6 can attend Turtle Tots. Field trips are coordinated with Next Generation Standards. Program standards can be requested for the virtual RRR program.

Last updated September 11, 2026.