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Whales Tales

Join Us to Learn More about the Lives & Conservation of Right Whales in Georgia.
Adult

$25

Child

$22

Ages 5-17
  • 1 hour
  • Recommended Ages 6+
  • Includes General Admission
Momma right whales and their babies spend the winter off Georgia’s coast. Join us to learn about the amazing lives of marine mammals, specifically right whales: we’ll discuss their anatomy, adaptations, life cycle, and current conservation efforts for this endangered species. Then we’ll head down to the Coastal Georgia Gallery to check out our right whale exhibit and then to the pier for dolphin watching. Recommended for ages six and above.
Ages 4 & under free. Under 18 must be accompanied by paid Adult.
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Beach Ecology Walk
Join a marine science educator for a guided walk on Tybee’s north beach. Learn about ecology, marine life, and more while gaining an appreciation for our oceans.
Includes General Admission
  • 1 hour
  • All Ages
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$22

Turtle Talk
Join us to learn about the amazing lives of these sea turtles. We’ll discuss anatomy, natural adaptations, why sea turtles cry, natal beaches, and Tybee Island’s conservation efforts.
Includes General Admission
  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 6+
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$22

Marsh Ecology Trek
During this trek through Georgia’s salt marsh, you’ll get hands-on exploration in the mud searching for animals and learning about these unique areas. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
Includes General Admission
  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 9+
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Sift ‘N’ Seine
Catch and examine marine animals by pulling a seine net through waist deep water. You’ll learn about the organisms you catch, including crabs and jellyfish, then release them. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
available this Summer
  • 1.5 hour
  • For Ages 6+
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$25

Sea Turtle Nest Excavation
Available this Summer. Space is limited to for this rare opportunity to join members of the Tybee Sea Turtle Project and observe an excavation of a recently hatched sea turtle nest.
  • 1 Week Program
  • For Ages 6 - 11
Sea Camp
Sea Camp provides a hands-on experience introducing your child to animals native to Coastal Georgia. Our engaging program teaches campers by way of the classroom, the beach, field trips and outdoor fun.
Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) commited to cultivating a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research.
  • Wed - Mon 9:30AM - 5PM
    Closed Tuesdays
Last admission sold at 4:30PM
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