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Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

890 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34996
772-225-0505
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Stuart
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Stuart, Florida
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

All the live stingrays, sharks, and turtles. Great Location

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Jacksonville, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We loved it here! The staff was great! My kids loved petting the sting rays!!

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Ottawa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We went there mainly for the sting ray feeding program. The whole place is fantastic and kids can learn a lot. I'd go back there in a heart beat just to pet and feed the sting rays again!!!! Great work they do with the sea turtles in and outside the centre. Definitely worth a visit.

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Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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This was a great place to learn about the wildlife in the area. My husband and I went on our Honeymoon and had a wonderful time. The staff were so friendly and willing to talk and share information. That morning my husband and I were walking along the beach and found a queen conch in the ocean. We had never... More

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Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

If your kids are under 10, they will enjoy the touch tanks, nice fish tank/aquariums and ray feeding opportunities as a pleasant diversion for a few hours.

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bqk
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

LOOKEY HERE...Small, but education packed! Take the kids of just yourself as they have a great set up. Gif shop is a little pricey, but its only money when you are on vaca.

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Chicago
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

I have been to the museum almost every year on my trips to Stuart. Each year the museum has gotten better and better. They have a feeding area for the young kids, educational area for the older ones and a beautiful walking path for all.

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Stuart, Florida
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

This place has grown over the years into a well kept center for learning about marine life in our area. The grounds have been recently updated and it has a pleasant guided walking tour or you can explore on your own. The staff that volunteers there time here are all very professional and well-informed. They have a "touch tank" for... More

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Jensen Beach, Florida
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90 reviews 90 reviews
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288 helpful votes 288 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Stellar experience and enjoyable day trip regardless of weather!

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Cheshire
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

Informative and enjoyable, quite small and great for kids.

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