Attraction: Marine Science Center

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Address:
Ponce Inlet
100 Lighthouse Dr
Daytona Beach, Florida
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By Away Travel Expert: Candyce H. Stapen

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Description:

This marine museum has interior displays (with exhibits on mangroves, mosquitoes, shells, artificial reefs, dune habitats, and pollution solutions), a 5,000-gallon aquarium, and educational programs and activities. Though the exhibit area is rather small, there's more than enough information for a child to digest at one time. Perhaps the most interesting part of the center is the space reserved for the rehabilitation of endangered and threatened sea turtles and seabirds. You can watch them in any of seven turtle tanks—look for the ones that need life jackets to stay afloat!

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Telephone Number: 386/304-5545

Website: http://www.marinesciencecenter.com

Transportation: Follow Atlantic Ave. south, make a right on Beach St., and follow the signs

Price Information: Admission $3 adults, $1 children 5-12, free for children 5 and under

Hours: Tues-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun noon-4pm

Dates Closed: Closed Mon

The details, dates, and prices mentioned here were accurate at the time of publication.