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    Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center

    4.4 (35 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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    George T.

    Plenty of natural land to hike, walk and water pathways to canoe or paddle. They have much to offer as far as exploration and wildlife. I didn't go to school here but I was told that it is a common field trip that the schools go to. So check on line and see if there are any programs that interest you. It is a great place to visit and learn about nature and our mangroves. Geneneral tips, As usual give a hoot don't pollute. Flip flops or prison slides offer no support or foot protection at all. Wear good shoes for trail and if going on a canoe or paddle wear water boots since the oyster beds can be razor sharp. Pack drinks and snacks since this is not a restaurant. (They do have a drink vending machine). Clean up after yourself!!! Your mom doesn't work here. And if she did she doesnt want to deal with your trash either. The canoe, kayak small boat launch has specific hours 9-4?? Also foursquare app is offering a check special. Discount. For up to 4.and if you have a printer you can go to http://rookerybay.org for a dollar off admission. Admission to the learning center. Adults $5.00 Children Ages 6-12 $3.00 Children Under 6 No Cost

    Ethan T.

    We visited this center recently while staying on Marco and we found it to be a nice experience. Michael was very nice and informative and welcoming, and Marilyn was very informative on the sea turtles and other the Florida Everglades wildlife and history and development of the area. We took a walk on the half mile trail next to the center and we would definitely recommend using mosquito repellent prior to going. If it has rained recently, you may want to not proceed on the trail as it has a lot of wet areas. The center definitely is a great experience for us and I'm sure for any families visiting. What a great educational opportunity.

    Nathan B.

    Interesting place to go while in the area since it is kind of an aquarium but also a nature center. $5 to get in and they have a nice touch tank display and also a pretty good sized tank with various fishes in it and also some smaller other tanks. Also have a walking trail that goes over Henderson creek where we saw some wild manatees! Would be a good place for kids to learn about the wildlife around them

    Pyra-Danny S.

    I was lucky to visit Rookery Bay while it had free admission... unfortunately, I was unable to go on the boat or kayak tour because I had to fight with other sweaty bodies. Meanwhile, it's crazy to think that less than a mile away is a Wal-Mart. Nature is the trend here. The trails bring you through insanely thick trees and you can already see wildlife in the watery backyard. Inside the tiny museum there's touch tanks and little aquariums showing the local wildlife. The staff is very knowledgable and friendly. I can't give this place too much props because of how tiny it is... but I guess that can work for some people because the experience can be more personal. PYRA SAYS: This is definitely the place you bring school groups to.

    Close up of a manatee at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Learning Center. The manatee is a gentle giant of a creature.
    Haskell R.

    The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Learning Center is a great place to visit. The staff members are very good and will answer any questions you may have. Tours of Rookery Bay will help to broaden your current experience with nature, whatever your current experience may be, and will give a "hands-on" touch to your visit.

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    What a great experience. They do a great job sneaking in education while having fun. Kids loved the scavenger hunt.

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    Amazing docent! He taught us so much! Great place to visit while we were in town on vacation!

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    Nice place. Good information along with art, history, touching pools and trails. Very enjoyable for $5

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