Tours of educational spaces can be arranged by
contacting our Group Department.
Lunches Available
Tours For reservations & information, please contact:
[email protected] or 407-498-7047
Educational Programs
Field Trips, Scouts & Large Groups!
Aâ. â¬Ecologyâ:
â¬Explore floodplainâ & â¬pollution problem solutionsâ â¬Ecological functions ofâ â¬wetlandsâ & â¬theirâ importance
Bâ. â¬Historyâ: â¬
Learn Florida Nativeâ â¬American history in an authenticallyâ â¬replicated village with liveâ â¬demonstrations
Câ. â¬Geologyâ: â¬
Learn the basics ofâ â¬identifying mineralsâ â¬and fossils
Ecology Program
Field Trip for
Grades k-12
⢠Students create, test, and visualize how various factors within the watershed can impact storm water runoff and flooding.
⢠Students explore the value of retention ponds and wetlands in flood management.
⢠Students construct their own levees and witness how stream flow is affected during times of high runoff.
Students work as a team to find and test solutions to a variety of floodplain problems.
Gem Mining Station
Geode Splitting
& Gem Mining
⢠Students will receive an ID card with information on the treasures they discover
⢠Over 30 students at one time can sift in our 70ft mining slough
⢠Search for rare gems such as garnets, topaz, amethyst, emeralds and more
⢠Discover sharks teeth, crinoids, amber, shells and so much more
Airboat
Tours
Ride the Waterways of the Everglades
⢠Is your group seeking adventure and wanting to see the Central Florida Everglades in a new way? Our airboat tours offer a unique opportunity to see some of the worldâs most incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.
⢠Captains are selected for their unrivaled safety skills and ability to encourage visitors to understand and respect the environment.
⢠We are dedicated to educating about Floridaâs natural resources through interactive exhibits & live presentations.
Lunch And Pavilions
We Have You Covered
When You Are Hungry
⢠Select from a box lunch, seated or buffet style meal or bring your own.
⢠We custom design an itinerary for every group to the size, age, educational level and budget.
⢠We have many affordable packages and something to suit everyone.
History Program
Step Back
In Time
⢠The âOriginal Tribes of the Southeastâ integrates studentsâ local culture and history with their current classroom curriculum and Sunshine State Standards
⢠True Native American Indians and educational personnel cultivate learning during their interactive presentations
⢠Students will have an opportunity to engage in extensions by creating a project-based product associated with the presentation
Extra Fun Activities
There Is Plenty Of
Fun Around The Park
⢠Sport equipment: Volleyballs, tetherballs, sack race bags, horse shoes etcâ¦
⢠Science supplies: Binoculars, compasses, magnifying glasses, microscopes & slides, minnow nets
⢠Bike rentals: off road quad or singles
⢠Friendship circle and fire pit areas
⢠Photo Swamp Shack: making great memories of your experience with your group
Watch Our Educational Video To Learn More.
