Another great idea for FREE family entertainment. The Environmental Learning Center in Vero Beach is a 64-acre campus that teaches about Florida's habitat.
The island campus is located just west of Disney's Vero Beach Resort at the base of the Wabasso Bridge.
Ospreys nest on the campus and telescopes are set up offering a close-up view of the birds in their nests with their young.Hands-on activities include a touch tank, dry lab and manatee puppet demonstrating how manatees eat.
The 64-acre campus also includes boardwalks for mini-hikes through marsh, hammocks and mangrove forests. It's a great way to spend a couple of hours quietly while learning about Florida's environment. Get out of the heat by visiting the gift shop. There's also a lending library of nature and environment books for adults and children.
The ELC also offers free guided nature walks and canoe and pontoon tours (for a nominal fee). Groups can arrange for an overnight sleepover at the ELC.
Admission to the Environmental Learning Center is free to everyone.
Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon. In the winter months, this is extended to 4 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach
(772) 589-5050
http://www.discoverelc.org/
http://www.discoverelc.org/
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