Marine Science Center

It's All Smiles at the Touch Pool!

Get ready for a fin-tastic experience!
Join us for daily presentations and feed the friendly Cownose Rays at the Touch Pool!

Stingray Feeding Times:
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
3:00 PM

Hours of Operation:
Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Closed Mondays

Bring your curiosity (and maybe a splash-proof shirt) — the rays are waiting to say hello!

The Marine Science Center is excited to announce our upcoming event.
“WILDLIFE FESTIVAL 2025”

The festival will celebrate the natural beauty of Volusia County from the ground to the sky. Come learn how the Gopher Tortoises and their neighbors depend on native plants and smart backyards to provide healthy habitats and protect our waterways.

Marine Science Center Wildlife Festival
Saturday, November 1st, 2025
10 am to 3 pm
100 Lighthouse Drive Ponce Inlet, Fl 32127
Free admission

This year’s spotlight is on gopher tortoises and how native plants form the foundation of life in Florida. From deep burrows to tiny flowers to soaring treetops, discover how all life is connected and depend on each other for food, shelter, and survival; including humans!

• Explore interactive booths from environmental and wildlife organizations as well as local vendors, food and music.
• Meet live raptor and reptile animal ambassadors and learn about their habitats.
Step inside the fascinating world of the gopher tortoise and the many creatures that share its burrow.
• Discover how planting native plants can help birds and tortoises thrive.
• Experience the renovations and new exhibits.

With presentations, activities, and conservation education for all ages, it’s a day to celebrate the beauty, balance, and biodiversity of Florida.

Please note: No animal releases are scheduled.

Parking Info: Free parking is available behind the Ponce Inlet 7/11. A free shuttle bus will transport guests to and from the MSC. Shuttles will run between the hours of the event. Also limited parking is available at Lighthouse Point Park.
Disability accessible parking is available on Lighthouse Dr. at the Marine Science Center.

Mark your calendar… Saturday November 1st is Wildlife Festival at the Marine Science Center…. More information to follow

Registration for October Turtle Tots is now open!

Explore the outdoors with an EEEK-O-WALK at the Marine Science Center located at 100 Lighthouse Dr. in Ponce Inlet, FL. This program is for ages 2–6.

To register for our October Turtle Tots Program, email [email protected] with your choice of one of the four sessions listed.

Please include your child’s name and the number of adults attending in the email.
Class size is limited.

It's almost here! Are you joining us for "Don't BEE Scared"?

When: Saturday, September 27th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Marine Science Center 100 Lighthouse Dr., Ponce Inlet

To register for this program:
Tel: 386-304-5545 or Email: [email protected]