Definitely on the smaller side for an aquarium, but I appreciate how it's around so many other…read morethings which is why I'm giving it a higher rating than if it was just standalone. We have free passes with our Legoland annual pass, so we checked out this place, the Orlando, Eye, and Madame Tussaud's. There was a lot of things to read, I made my older son practice reading by reading a lot of the plaques. There was also some fun interactive screens. And the highlight was a mermaid that was swimming around in the tank that came up to wave at everyone. It must be somewhat common place because we saw the mermaid a couple of times and only in one area where people rushing up to get pictures. The aquarium is broken out into sections, they had quite a few different species. My son also liked the touch tank. Overall, it took us about 45 minutes to get through so it's not a full day thing. If you read more, you could maybe make it last a couple hours, but for young children, I would say about an hour. Parking at icon park is easy. There's a free parking garage that has free parking on the upper levels and pay to park on the lower levels. When we came at about 5 PM on a Saturday there were tons of spots. I don't think this place gets that busy until nighttime.

This aquarium is located in the icon center. This is part of attraction there. Parking is at the…read moreback of building or the garage. Parking is free. The back entrance next to Bluemen Group directly connected. The fish collection is good. It is a lot from different ocean. They also have collections from Everglades. I like seahorses collection. One of the seahorse is called pork belly seahorse. Sounds like a dish in the restaurant. Just kidding. I also like the decorative stone in the water. Most of them are like South America relics. I also like the touch tank. I got to touch small animal. The visit may take 1.5 hours to complete. There is the Florida residence price. I recommend this visit with kid.

The boat ride with the conservationist. The made sure you understood the diversity and what is…read morebeing done to preserve

Had a good time on our recent boat ride. Saw lots of dolphins and all types of birds…read more The tour guide did an awesome job describing the history of New Smyrna Beach. We also had the opportunity to taste some honey made by the local bees!!!

This is very nice inside. The man that worked there was so nice and helpful. He took time to…read moreexplain the nitrate cycle for me. All the fish looked super health too. I highly recommend this place.

Everything. Healthy fish, great service. They are a family business that cares about what you needread more

It's a great little educational center and you can tell they have put a lot of heart and love into…read morethis place. It's a great place for kiddos to learn and touch sea life. The rays were my son's favorite part and I was completely captivated by the sea horses. We attended a bird presentation and it was super informative and the kids enjoyed that as well.

Truly an incredible experience! The volunteers and staff were also very friendly and amazing. We…read morewere able to see the seahorse feeding and also feed the rays! Don't forget to check out the bird sanctuary as well, it's quite a small center but there was still a lot to see and enjoy! We learned a lot there and seeing the turtle rehab had us in awh

GREAT place to visit! Highly recommend. My family and I are visiting Daytona and spent over 4 hours…read moreexploring the exhibits. The rainforest exhibit is top-notch--the animals were so active, it was truly amazing to watch. The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. Tom was an absolute treat and even fed the octopus for us, which was a highlight of our visit! They also host an interactive show every two hours featuring a different reptile, and we had the best time attending one. This was an unforgettable, family-friendly experience and a must-do while in Daytona

My two year old daughter had the absolute best time here! We came during the weekday and it was…read moreperfect because it wasn't too crowded. She got to feed and pet the stingrays. She loved all of the different frogs and reptiles and was in awe of all of the fish! All of the animals were so active and their habitats were so well designed, very clean and well kept. Everyone was so knowledgeable and friendly! We will be back again during our stay!

It's an indoor aquarium area for the sharks and a few other types of fish…read more It's a great way to learn about sea life safely. This is one of the things I always respected about SeaWorld. It's not just a theme park. There is a good amount of learning that goes into it. It's education educational for all ages. On top of being a viewing area for different fish, they have different facts and learning material about the sharks that they have in captivity !

I really enjoyed my experience in the encounter. As soon as you walk in you see the walk through…read moreaquarium full of sharks. This exhibit has a lot of educational signage about sharks and has a lot of beautiful photo opportunities. This is one of my favorite part of my Seaworld experience. I was able to be super close to a shark that was by the glass.

A small but, cool place for kids…read more There isn't much to do with kids in Welaka but there is the Fish Hatchery. We come here a few times during they year to visit family in Sportsman Harbor. My child just loves to see the fish here and it never seems to get old for them. They occasionally change out the aquatic species to feature various different types of local animal life. Depending on what they are rising at the hatchery, which is located just a little further south down the road. There's and observation tower but thats it. nothing much to look at with a hiking trail of the area as well. There is also Mud Spring just a bit further south on the road that features more hiking and a Florida Spring worth taking a dip in the hot summer day. **Overall, Yes its a small place but is great for all ages. They're usually open from 8a-3p daily and have open public bathrooms.

I stopped in Top Shelf Aquatics for the first time to see what they have to offer. I was looking…read morefor a specific solution to my aquarium, and I wasn't sure if they would have anything due to them specializing in saltwater aquariums. Nevertheless, my curiosity prompted me to stop in. I was definitely impressed with the quantity and variety of aquarium tools and aquatic life that they carry. The displays were beautiful. After I had a chance to look around, one of the staff asked me if they could assist me or answer questions. They were able to answer all of my questions, but they didn't have a solution for me and this was no surprise for me. If I were a saltwater enthusiast, I think that I would consider shopping here based upon the location, the variety of supply and the knowledge and friendliness of the staff. For now it is a 4 star because I don't have the experience of purchasing and/or assessing quality of animals or service.

Top shelf aquatics is a saltwater fish store with everything you need for your tank. We get all our…read morewater there and some tropical fish. Every time we go. The customer service is outstanding and if you have any questions about your tank, they find out an answer for you.

This is an educational jewel and important conservationist part of the community…read more They offer useful and meaningful educational opportunities as well as perform vital behaviors and conservation work that helps preserve the natural habitat and creatures/life that is native to the area in ways that provide for friendly sustainable actions.

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more When it comes to the Treasure Coast, Indian River County is often considered the county with the least to do compared to the other two counties south of them. This includes family-friendly and educational locales for kids, parents, and their loved ones. Ergo, I love that the Treasure Coast made three different legs of the Treasure Coast Kids Quest, in which they found such locales in each county to enrich the learning of our children whilst providing educational entertainment which at times could be free. One of the locales in Indian River County is the Enironmental Learning Center, or the ELC. Though small, it is quite mighty in what they provide. But is it truly worth the visit? Well... the answer is yes, but are you willing to spend the money to up the experience? That is something you'll need to figure out. Though an address if provided, the ELC is located on Wabasso Island. First and foremost, it is a preserve, so all of its activities are based on preservation, consevation, and the protection and education of the island's ecosystem. Parking is free and you'll first enter the area with buildings known as the "ELC Village." This is your welcome center that provides visitor and administration support. Take note that enterting the ELC is $10 per adult, $5 per child, and free for children two years and younger. There are specific areas that feature specific animals for patrons to learn about alongside numerous boardwalks and paths. Make sure to check out the Lagoon Center which has a children's immersive and interactive room. The touch tank will allow children to touch lagoon critters (safe to touch) such as small horseshoe crabs, starfish, and other animals. Take note, this is what children need to do who are partaking in the Indian River county leg of the Treasure Coast Kid's Quest. The aforementioned is the core base of what patrons can do at the ELC. However, if you want to add more adventure to your adventure, such as boat tours, then you'll need to pay. There are both childrens and adult programs in which the price varies. This includes school field trips and parties. The ECO-boat tours vary in price depending if it is a pre-paid tour or a private tour. If you want to pay for their regular boat tours, they range from $25 to $40 taking into account the time of day. Both tours are around and about Pelican Island. In conclusion, the ELC is a fine place to grow when it comes to knowing and understanding our Floridian environment, which is technically dying knowledge despite how connected we are these days. I learned so much here, and though you have to pay these days, I understand and it is for a good cause. Pertaining to scavenger hunts, one of the TurtleTrax turtle statues is located at the ELC, specifically at the entrance. There are also a couple of geocaches on location, too. ELC is a solid four out of five star experience. Only reason I will give it less than a perfect score is that it can be a "one and done" for tourists. Besides that, I would suggest people check it out at least once, and if you have the money for it, give them support if you can.