Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
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Susan E
Bedford, IN318 contributions
Dec 2022
Learn about the nature of this part of FL through aquariums, collections of shells, mounted animals & much more. Take time to view the 12 minute film which runs every 15 minutes in the theater. Weather permitting, take one of the short hiking trails. Staff members were super friendly & well informed.
Written 24 December 2022
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Tracy C
Tennessee8 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
We stopped by on the way back from the lighthouse in St George Island and we were so glad we did. It’s free and so educational. Many displays are hands on. We learned so much about the area. The 15 minute video is very informative.
Written 15 October 2023
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Patti G
Pine Island, MN130 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
Interesting place. We got kind of a guided tour by the lady working there. She was very informative and showed us things we wouldn't have noticed. Very educational and nicely put together. We stayed afterwords to watch a short film about the estuary. I would suggest to anyone in the area. Especially if you have kids
Written 23 March 2024
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Patrick A
Cedar Falls, IA500 contributions
Feb 2020
Inside and outside this is a great little place to visit. Loads of information about the creatures in the area. Kids should like it as well. The boardwalk was great with a frog chorus and things to look at. Inside was very educational and well laid out.
Written 11 February 2020
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Peggy M
Tallahassee, FL9 contributions
Mar 2015 • Family
Wonderful experience for both adults and children. Great boardwalk trails as well as a number of aquariums and ocean displays. Hard to find, it is on the left just b/4 you get to the St Geo Island bridge.
Written 16 March 2015
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Don I
Waukesha, WI48 contributions
Feb 2013 • Couples
The Apalachicola Bay Estuarine Reserve the 2nd largest system in the nation. This is a review of a visit to its Nature Center in Eastpoint. The center contains exhibits on the plants and creatures of the area and aquariums featuring a variety of local fish and turtles. A large mural introduces visitors to all living things found in the estuary, from the river to the ocean. We found that we saw some birds that we had been unable to recognize in the wild and some surprising examples of fish from the area. There is also a bit of information pertaining to the historical development of the local area and information pertaining to the three main local industries that bring in fresh seafood to Florida. There is also an example of an oyster boat and an introduction video that sets the stage for hat you will see. There is no admission, although donations are appreciated. This is about a 90 minute stop that is well worth the time, especially if you are interested in the natural surroundings that you are seeing in the area.
Written 27 February 2013
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Robert T
Hillman, MI284 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
You can learn a lot about nature by yourself. This place helps you learn more about nature in many different ways.
I liked the displays about the history of the area.
Great job and keep on doing what you do.
Thanks!
I liked the displays about the history of the area.
Great job and keep on doing what you do.
Thanks!
Written 22 February 2020
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Georgiavette
Milledgeville, GA49 contributions
Nov 2019
What a great find. We stopped in on the last day of our two week visit and wished we had gone sooner. The information presented is excellent and gives the visitor a glimpse at how delicate the area. The live exhibits were down due to a recent storm but the rest of the information was worth a visit. Wish we could have visited more than once and would go back.
Written 18 November 2019
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Beth Anne P
Greenwood, AR127 contributions
Oct 2019
Ran over from St George Island on muggy rainy day. A lot more there than I anticipated. Video's and displays inside were very educational and all the kids seemed to really enjoy it as well. If walking out to the lookout I suggest bug spray as the mosquitos ate us up.
Written 7 November 2019
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Julie V
Roswell, GA49 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
It’s worth a visit on your way over to St. George Island. There’s something for plant, wildlife and bird lovers. There’s lots to see in the visitor center. Kids would have fun with the hands-on displays, (even kids at heart). The paved path is short and easy with inspirational quotes along the way. The best part is the short walk to the bay overlook. I like bird watching and there were plenty to see. And it’s free!
Written 21 June 2018
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Are well behaved dogs allowed in the nature reserve?
Written 13 April 2018
Yes, and THANK YOU all for the thoughtful answers. Pets are not allowed in the Nature Center but the Center is only one component of the experience. Most folks are somewhere beyond happy to take a turn in one of the rocking chairs or on the boardwalk with the dog while the rest of their group visits inside.
Written 2 May 2018
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