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Guana Tolomato Matanzas Environmental Education Center
Ponte Vedra
(904) 823-4500
www.gtmnerr.org
This beautiful facility features exhibits and public programs highlighting the natural environment of coastal Northeast Florida. It is located within a 60,000-acre national estuarine research reserve.
Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens
Arlington
www.jacksonvillearboretum.org
Come out for a relaxing trail walk and experience a variety of native Florida habitats. Educational signs explain a variety of facts regarding the plants, animals and habitats in the Arboretum. Dogs are welcome.
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
Northside
(904) 757-4463
www.jaxzoo.org
A variety of educational experiences are offered for people of all ages. Summer camps for preschoolers through grade 9 offered.
Marineland
St. Augustine
(904) 471-1111
www.marineland.net
The world’s first oceanarium offers daily activities for the whole family, from feeding dolphins to scuba diving.
Tree Hill Nature Center
Arlington
(904) 724-4646
www.treehill.org
This 50-acre wilderness preserve offers nature trails, a natural history museum, live animal displays and a butterfly aviary. Watch for the annual butterfly festival. Free naturalist guided tours are offered.