The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is located on Hutchinson Island. Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian River Lagoon, the 57-acre parcel houses the Society's headquarters, nature trails, 750,000-gallon Game Fish Lagoon, Children's Activity Pavilion, Sea Star Touch Tank Pavilion, Rays on the Reef Ray Pavilion, and the Frances Langford Visitors Center. With its coastal hardwood hammocks and mangrove swamp communities, the site provides excellent opportunities for education and research aimed at increasing visitors' knowledge of these unique environments.

 

Hours and Admission:

Monday through Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm
Guided Nature Trail Walk at 10:15am, 11:45am and 3:00pm
Stingray Feeding Program at 10:30am and 2:00pm
Lagoon Fish Feeding Program at 11:30am and 2:30pm
Sea Turtle Program at 11:00am
Nature Trail Closes at 4:00pm
 
Sunday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Stingray Program at 1:00pm
Lagoon Fish Feeding Program at 1:30pm
Guided Nature Trail Walk at 1:45pm
Sea Turtle Program at 3:00pm

Closed major holidays:
New Years Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas

 

Admission
Adults $10.00
Children (3-12) $5.00
Children under 3 FREE
Members FREE