Daily Programs

Stingray Program and Feeding (30 minutes):

During this 30 minute presentation you will learn about the structure of rays. You will learn the proper way to handle them and then get a chance to pet and feed the rays in our "Rays on the Reef" tank.

Game Fish Feeding at the Discovery Lagoon (15 minutes):

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Watch our resident game fish strike! Learn how to identify the different species. The Discovery Lagoon currently boasts 23 species for a total of about 100+ fish!

Guided Nature Walk (90 minutes):

You can go on a guided nature walk. The Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center is on a 57 acre site. There is a mile long loop trail that travels through the xeric hammocks, the hardwood hammocks, the mangrove swamp and takes you down to the shores of the Indian River Lagoon. Along the trail you will learn about the plants and animals that live on Hutchinson Island, the importance of the mangrove swamp, the Ays Indians that once lived on the Island and the wonderful Indian River Lagoon.

Special Programs and Events   email Education Department   

Call: 772-225-0505 x113 to register for events

Birthday Parties

Celebrate birthdays at Florida Oceanographic!

Party information

Florida Oceanographic's Coastal Classroom Programs

Click here for information and signup forms!

Because of her true love of the ocean, Kim Rody is donating 50% of all sales from this collection to Florida Oceanographic Society. Her artwork is currently displayed throughout the Education Building at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. While visiting the Coastal Center, guests will have the opportunity to view Rody’s beautiful gallery by inquiring at the Admissions desk or with any staff member.

Restoration Planting at

Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center

Sessions on:

Fridays 9AM-12PM - until project is completed.

Florida Oceanographic Society would welcome the help of volunteers with its Habitat Restoration Project.  On April 2nd and 3rd we started planting and installing drip irrigation.  This is a great opportunity to participate in an important stage of a restoration project. We encourage everyone to bring their own water bottle, gloves and if possible, a shovel with an identifying mark.  Come to the Staff and Volunteer Entrance at the south end of the parking lot.

Please let Pam know if you are interested.

For more information please contact: 

Pam Hopkins at 225-0505 x114 or phopkins@fos-cc.org

Coasters Oyster Roast

Over 500 pounds of oyster shells were recycled during the event!

May 15, 2010 Click for photos

Swashbuckler 2010 ! 

   A great party with a purpose

      February 25, 2010 Click for photos