Posted in Florida April 19, 2017 by

The Outdoor Discovery Park In Florida That’s Perfect For A Family Day Trip

The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is located on Hutchinson Island in beautiful Stuart. This one-of-a-kind center is the perfect place to relax and reconnect with nature.

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The 57-acre preserve sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, creating a unique landscape perfect for marine education.
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You can take a tour of this stunning landscape on a nature trail that leads to the Indian River Lagoon. Along the way, your guide will teach you all about the plants and animals. A shorter trail goes through the mangrove swamp, where you'll explore our marine wetlands.
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At the center, kids and adults can learn through exhibits featuring fish, sharks, stingrays and turtles, as well as lots of activities for children and a visitor center.
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Touch tanks give kids a hands-on experience with marine life like starfish.
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The 30-minute stingray program teaches guests all about different rays, and you even get to touch and feed these fascinating animals. Don't worry, they won't sting!
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It's also quite a sight to watch the sharks and game fish feeding in the 750,000-gallon lagoon.
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The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center offers these programs every day of the week for a very reasonable admission of $12 for adults and $6 for kids, as well as special events, camps, and experiences throughout the year.
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Have you ever visited the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center? What’s your favorite place in Florida to learn about nature?