Daily Programs

Game Fish Feeding at the Game Fish Lagoon (15 minutes):

Watch our resident game fish strike! Learn how to identify the different species.

Stingray Program and Feeding (30 minutes):

During this 30 minute presentation you will learn about the structure of skates and ray,

how they are different how they are similar. You will learn the proper way to handle rays

and then get a chance to pet and feed the rays in our "Rays on the Reef" tank.

Guided Nature Walk (90 minutes):

After the 10:30 Stingray Progam and Feeding you can go on a guided nature walk.

The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is on a 56 acre site. There is a mile long

loop trail that travels through the xeric hammocks, the hardwood hammocks, the

mangrove marsh and takes you down to the shores of the Indian River Lagoon.

Along the trail you will learn about the plants and animals that live on Hutchinson Island,

the importance of the mangrove marsh, the Ays Indians that once lived on the Island

and the wonderful Indian River Lagoon.

Special Programs and Events   email Program Department   

To Schedule a Program or Field Trip, Please fill out our Program Request Form.

Teachers!

Florida Oceanographic's Coastal Classroom Programs

Check back soon for On-site and Outreach Programs information

Birthday Parties

Celebrate birthdays at Florida Oceanographic!

Party information

Home School Days

Special Programs for Home Schooled Students

Home School Schedule - Spring 2008

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Sea Squirts

Hands on experience for 3-5 year olds

Sign up online now

New Sea Squirts Schedule Spring 2008

Sunrise Beach Walks     

Meet at the beach at sunrise and explore the dynamic shoreline!
Check out the 2008 schedule!

Indian River Lagoon

Seining Adventure  

Pull seine nets through the seagrass beds in the Indian River Lagoon.

6th Annual

Catch and Photo Fishing Tournament

June 20-22, 2008 -Entry Form & details!

2007 Winners list    Thank you 2007 SPONSORS!   Check out the 2007 BBQ/Fish Fry!

Young Friends of Florida Oceanographic

             Next Event:

Sunset on the Lagoon May 31, 2008  7:00-10:00 pm

Future Exciting Programs & Events

Lecture Series

FREE lecture:

Watch for 2009's lecture series!

    Swashbuckler 2009!

       Save the Date-February 26, 2009

       Click on the pirate for Swashbuckler Ball photos!                                            

        Call Nancy Perry 772-225-0505 x109

              or email: nancyperry@floridaoceanographic.org       

Gardening Workshops -

Check out the schedule and make reservations for your area of interest.

Members Free!

Watch for new Topics and dates!

Florida Master Naturalist Program

Watch for new dates and information           UF - Florida Master Naturalist Program homepage