Marine Science Center (raptors, owl pellet dissection, tour, eco walk)
Schedule
Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 09:45 am
UTC-05:00Location
Marine Science Center | Ponce Inlet, FL
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We are headed to the Marine Science Center for two back-to-back programs. We will start with raptors, complete an owl pellet dissection, and then do a guided tour. We will break at noon for lunch and then do a group eco walk. Each activity is described below.
Date: November 18, 2025
Arrival: 9:45 AM
Location: Marine Science Center: 100 Lighthouse Drive • Ponce Inlet, Fl 32127
Ages: This event is for homeschoolers ages 10 and up, with younger siblings welcome. This is NOT a drop-off event. At least one caregiver per family must attend.
Price: $20.00 per homeschooler (one caregiver included). Each additional child is $14.00. Additional caregivers (no more than two per family) are $7.00 each.
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Details:
Raptors Live
This is an interpretive program that offers inspiring ways to learn about birds of prey and the MSC Rehabilitation Hospital. A live Raptor presentation will be given to your group showcasing one of the MSC’s live non releasable raptors. With this up-close and personal experience, the group will learn about the birds’ unique attributes and ways they have adapted to hunting prey and surviving in their natural habitats. Homeschoolers will also learn about habit loss and other environmental issues affecting birds.
Owl Pellet Dissection
Afterwards the raptors, we will complete a hands-on owl pellet dissection lab on the side deck. Homeschoolers will see if they have all the bones to re-construct a complete skeleton of the owls prey. Then they will explore the MSC gallery, stingray touch tank, and sea turtle rehabilitation hospital from the viewing platform and visit the gift shop (optional).
Marine Science Center Exhibit Tour
We will be guided on a tour of the Marine Science Center (MSC) focusing on Volusia County's ecosystems and MSC’s rehabilitation efforts. Our tour will be led by educators to explore and learn about the reptiles in the classroom. We will also journey through the Florida ecosystems in the gallery and have an interactive hands on experience at the touch tank. We will then venture onto the turtle terrace and get an insight into how they rescue, rehabilitate, and release the sick and injured sea turtles who come into the hospital. Finally, we will meet the raptors and walk through our bird sanctuary to learn the many fascinating facts about birds of prey. We will have gift shop time, if your group picks that option, to take home a keepsake and memory of your visit.
Eco Walk
Educators will meet our group and take us on an interpretive journey to explore the Coastal Hammock, Dune, and Beach Ecosystems, walking over raised wooden boardwalks for amazing views in hopes of spying some native animals and plants. Groups in LPP will experience the Jetty.
Lunch
Bring your own lunch!! We will have lunch (not provided) on the side deck, in the amphitheater, or in the park next to the lighthouse (size of group and weather are determining factors for location). If we have a parking fee waiver for Lighthouse Point Park (LPP) or chooses to pay to go into the park for their eco walk then we can have lunch at the pavilion overlooking the inlet.
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Where is it happening?
Marine Science Center, Ponce Inlet, Florida, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
