Students excavate a mock sea turtle nest while learning about conservation and coastal stewardship.

Students use seine nets to collect and identify fish, crabs, shrimp, and other creatures living in Alabama's coastal waters.

Use real scientific equipment including slurp guns, plankton nets, shaker boxes, and specimen trays to investigate coastal life.

Explore one of Alabama's most important protected habitats while discovering native wildlife, dunes, and coastal ecosystems.

Search for dolphins and explore local marine life while learning about the ecosystems of Alabama's coastal waters.

Step inside one of Alabama's most historic coastal forts and learn how it shaped the history of Mobile Bay and the Gulf Coast.

Meet local oyster farmers and discover how oysters support marine life, improve water quality, and contribute to coastal communities.

Learn the science, engineering, and artistry behind building professional sand sculptures on Alabama's beaches.

Meet native reptiles up close and learn about the important role alligators play in Southern ecosystems.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how Alabama raises and restores marine species through aquaculture and conservation efforts.

Connect with local naturalists and discover the plants, animals, and ecosystems that make Alabama's Gulf Coast unique.

Explore wildlife conservation through animal encounters and educational experiences at one of the Gulf Coast's favorite attractions.