Coastal Georgia is our classroom. We deliver year-round programs for island visitors, schools, scouts, and groups—on the beach, in the marsh, and on the water. Walks, Talks & Treks - Beach Walks, …
Coastal Georgia is our classroom. We deliver year-round programs for island visitors, schools, scouts, and groups—on the beach, in the marsh, and on the water. Walks, Talks & Treks - Beach Walks, Turtle Talks, Marsh Treks. Learn how to seine in the ocean, or about the life histories of sea turtles, sharks, whales, and jellies. Coastal Gallery - See and learn about baby 'gators, loggerhead sea turtle, terrapins, horseshoe crabs, and sea jellies. There's a one-finger Touch Tank of live marine invertebrates. Animal feedings and Hands-on Cart Explorations scheduled throughout the day. Kids’ Sea Camp runs from May to July. Proceeds from our Discovery Shop support programming and animal care. An authentic coastal experience.
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Mar 30, 2025
The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a must see when visiting Tybee. We participated in the Beach Ecology Tour, learning more about the conversation efforts at Tybee and in the state of Georgia…Full review by Nan B
Mar 23, 2025
I took my girl scouts troop. We did a 30 minute tour of the gallery, be began hour long beach walk and a 30 minute sand sifting program. Our tour guide, Grace-Ezra was phenomenal. She was patient w o…Full review by Amberleigh P
Mar 12, 2025
I enjoyed this small seaside museum with exhibits on sea life and an active turtle rescue and sanctuary. The tour guides provided a slide presentation and hands-on demonstrations. There is a walkin…Full review by Midwest_Roamer22
Gallery admission is $5 per person and kids 4 and under are admitted free. There are also daily afternoon programs for $10 per person: 1 pm south beach ecology walk, 2 pm turtle …
Gallery admission is $5 per person and kids 4 and under are admitted free. There are also daily afternoon programs for $10 per person: 1 pm south beach ecology walk, 2 pm turtle talk, 3 om sift and seine, and 4 pm marsh trek.
I'll be going with a 3 & 5 year old. I was bummed to see that for the price of a walk we can't also check out the Coastal Gallery. So it's one or the other. Which would be better for that age? We've done touch tanks often at our local zoo so that will be fun but not a "wow" factor for us. But is the beach walk too "boring" with talk over young kids' heads? Help on deciding!
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I am sorry, I just saw your question..... I haven't been on the beach walk in a very long time but I would definitely do the touch tank. If you ask when you go in when they will have a …
I am sorry, I just saw your question..... I haven't been on the beach walk in a very long time but I would definitely do the touch tank. If you ask when you go in when they will have a behind the scenes tour, that would create the "wow" factor for them! I hope this helps and isn't too late.
Is this a for profit zoo/aqaurium/amusement type place or a science/rehabilitation facility that cares for their animals well...? Also any scuba charter ops on Tybee?
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Contact Atlantic Pro Divers Camp about scuba. Water around Tybee is VERY nutrient rich which makes for lots of sea life but usually low visibility.
Is there possibly an activity that might interest by 20 yr old college daughter majoring in wildlife biology ?? Thanks, Tina
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Follow on Facebook in summer and fall to watch for turtle next 3xcavation opportunity. 5 days after a turtle nest boils they go to the nest to see if there are any stragglers. There usually …
Follow on Facebook in summer and fall to watch for turtle next 3xcavation opportunity. 5 days after a turtle nest boils they go to the nest to see if there are any stragglers. There usually are, so you get to see, not touch, a 5 day old baby turtle and escort it on it's trek to the sea. She might also enjoy the marsh walk and beach walk if she is not from around here. Lots of on the spot info. Marsh wslk would be goid to have rubber boots as ut us muddy. She also might be interested in kayak tour. You will usually see dolohins uo close. Most go to little Tybee island where she might see small sharks, crab, fidfler crabs, and shore birds pretty clise.
Is there an activity that would interest my 20yr old college daughter majoring in wildlife biology?? We will be in Tybee july 15 through 20th Thanks
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I would say yes. All of the people who work there are marine biologists and love to talk. If she does not do the activities she may just like to talk to the staff. Either way don't miss a stop
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