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🌍✨ It’s World Wildlife Conservation Day, and we’re shining a spotlight on how we help protect the amazing creatures of Tampa Bay! 🦀🐟 From rescuing pelicans and removing harmful fishing line to recording species data and monitoring wat
🐸 Calling all little scientists! HOP into herpetology with us this Saturday at 11 AM during Bay Babies! Designed for ages 3–6 (and their grown-ups!), this fun-filled class includes story time, crafts, and a chance to see live animals!🦎 Don
⛴️ Catch of the Day! 🦈 Look what made a splash on our wildlife boat tour this weekend—a little bonnethead shark! Our tours aren’t just fun; they’re part of real scientific research! Every trip involves trawling the Bay and taking
🚀 Blast into the past with us tomorrow at 10 AM for our Liquid to Land History Tour in partnership with the St. Pete Museum of History! 🌤️✨ With cooler weather on the horizon, it’s the perfect chance to gather your friends and family for a o
📢 Updated Hours for Tomorrow, November 26th: The Discovery Center will open at 2:30 PM to give our amazing team the chance to gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving season! 🦃 Join us in the afternoon for our 3 PM estuary fish feeding frenzy and take
🐸 Remember dissecting frogs in middle school? This is way cooler! 🌊 Tomorrow at 3 PM, join the Discovery Center for a hands-on lionfish dissection experience! 🐠 These stunning invaders are causing chaos for Florida’s native fish, and now&rs
Brrr... it’s chilly out there! Whether you’re ready to enjoy the cool weather outside or stay cozy inside, the Discovery Center has something for everyone this weekend! 🌞 🎣Saturday at 11AM: Hit the water for our Sustainable Fishing Wor
Ready to dive into shark science? 🦈 Join us at the Discovery Center this Saturday at 11 AM for a hands-on bonnethead shark dissection! You’ll get to explore the ins and outs of this unique estuary dweller—the only true omnivorous shark s
This weekend, our very own Leo the Lionfish made a splash at the St. Pete Run Fest’s mascot race for the 4th year in a row! 🦁🐟 While invasive lionfish aren’t exactly worth celebrating, stopping their spread definitely is! Leo helps us
If you haven’t visited the Pier recently, you’re missing out on the incredible progress of the new mural-in-the-making! 🎨 In partnership with @shineonstpete, @stpetefl, and artist @naomihaverland, this mural brings plankton—Earth&r
Birding on the Bay with the MFA departs tonight at 4:45! 📣 Make it a full day of adventure and discovery! With your birding ticket, you’ll enjoy same-day access to both the Museum of Fine Arts—including the breathtaking Audubon’s B
🦜Ready for a new adventure? Tomorrow, we’re launching Birding on the Bay with the MFA! In partnership with the Museum of Fine Arts, we’re bringing you an unforgettable bird-watching experience right on Tampa Bay. 🌊⛴️ Each month through