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    Florida Oceanographic Society

    4.1 (16 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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    A little critter in one of the inside fish tanks
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    I went a ways to bring my nephew here via a TravelZoo voucher. After several days of rain I wasn't so optimistic the weather would hold up so we got there at opening. I'm so glad we did. My 9 year old nephew loved the place. We learned about the rays and he had several opportunities to touch them and we were there during their feeding time which was really cool. Their touch tanks were also great for kids and adults. This isn't an aquarium so know before you go. There aren't dolphins or whales or sealions. They have some large fish tanks with different varieties of native fish as well as the ray touch holding area and a large game fish viewing (had local fish and some sea turtles, rays and nurse sharks). We didn't stay for that feeding but he was so enamored by the rays it was fine. There is a walking trail but we didn't do the whole thing. The bad weather was coming so we kept it short. I would definitely go back if I were in the area. Bring bug spray in case for the trail walk and during hurricane season check the forecast and go as early as possible. Bad weather tends to come in the afternoon. Definitely get there I'm time for a feeding of the rays but know they will shut that area and all outdoor areas if storms are coming. We got in and out just in time!

    Florida Oceanographic's 750,000 gallon saltwater gamefish lagoon. Two feedings daily.

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    Fun place. Great interaction with the sting rays. Lots of good information and the staff is fun and knowledgeable

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    We were there all day but it is really up to what you are looking for and how much you want to interact. We also walked the trails and that takes about an hour.

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    Opened in 1994, the center is a 57 acre marine life nature center.

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    Very Nice, Clean Store, Happy employee's and they organize and clean in between so stuff is in…read moreorder and nice prices 5.99 and lower on Monday and Tuesday only no more club memberships for $25 a year which was really nice but it's still nice they are keeping prices low to keep moving products because I donate too!!

    Goodwill was founded in 1902 by Boston Minister, Reverend Edgar J. Helms. He took donations from…read morewealthy Bostonians and hired people who were poor and who could fix the items. The items were then given to the people who worked on them or were resold. Goodwill's philosophy is "a hand up, not a hand out". Today Goodwill has become a $5 billion nonprofit organization that provides job training, employment, and community programs for people who have disabilities that might prevent them from getting a job on their own. This Goodwill is part of the Gulfstream Goodwill which operates in 5 counties, Palm Beach, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie, and Indian River. There are 27 retail locations, 2 outlets, and 41 donation centers. Gulfstream Goodwill Industries Inc., was founded in 1966 by former Mayor of West Palm Beach, Ham Anthony who decided to establish a Goodwill enterprise in Palm Beach County. Mr. Anthony brought together local business leaders who shared his vision and created the first board of directors made up of some of the most prominent businessmen in Palm Beach County at that time. The first rehabilitation facility was opened in 1968. From a start of 10 employees. Gulf Stream Goodwill has grown to over 900 employees serving as the largest health, human and social services nonprofit in the South Florida area. Gulfstream Goodwill operates 4 rehabilitation facilities and many residential transitional housing facilities. I popped into this Port St. Lucie Goodwill during a recent shopping trip to the city. I love checking out Goodwill this time of year for inexpensive costumes and Halloween decor. Usually Goodwill is a good source of both but oddly this Goodwill didn't have any Halloween items. What they did have, furniture clothing, accessories, home goods, toys, etc., were neatly organized and the store was clean. The inventory of Goodwill switches out quickly so you never know what you will find.

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