ANN
MARBUT ENVIRONMENTAL LIBRARY
The Ann Marbut Environmental Library is an American national treasure. It
is one of three environmental public libraries located in the United
States.
7112 Curtiss Avenue
Sarasota, FL
316-1242
Sarasota Audubon Society
P.O. Box 15423
Sarasota, Florida 34277-1423
Venice Area Audubon Society
P.O. Box 1381
Venice, Florida 34284-1381
ALLYN
MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY
3621 Bay Shore Road
355-8475
3621 Bay Shore Road
355-8475
CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER
16405 Myakka Rd
Sarasota, FL 34240
941-322-1000
Crowley is a unique experience of natural and pioneer history. Take a
leisurely walk on the 2000 foot boardwalk traversing Maple Branch Swamp
and see a birds-eye view of the Myakka River from the observation tower.
Enjoy nature trails meandering through pineland, shady hammock, and
marshland. A sugar cane mill, pioneer history museum, blacksmith shop and
two story Cracker house await your exploration. Picnic tables are
available for a serene lunch with native plants and wildlife. Self-guided
walk, group tours and special events throughout the year.
Hours of Operation
10 am to 4 pm
Tuesday - Sunday (January - April)
Thursday - Sunday (May- December)
Admission
$5 per adult, $3 per child (5-12)
Free for Members & Kids under 5
G. WIZ - GULFCOAST WONDER &
IMAGINATION ZONE
1001 Blvd. of the Arts
906-1851
Imagine a place of wonder, excitement, discovery and learning.
Imagine a place filled with new ideas and experiences,
a world where science comes alive.
Imagine the mysteries of the world unfolding before your very eyes.
This is the Gulfcoast Wonder & Imagination Zone.
MARIE
SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS
Best known for its living collection of more than 6,000 orchids.
Selby's 8.5 bay front acres are an open-air and under-glass museum of more
than 20,000 colorful plants, many collected in the wild on more than 150
scientific expeditions to tropical rain forests by the Garden's Research
and Conservation Department.
Of special note are the Tropical Display House with its "Riches of
the Rain Forest" exhibit featuring thousands of exotic plants from
around the world, and the Museum with rotating exhibits of 18th, 19th and
20th century botanical illustrations.
811 South Palm Avenue
366-5730
10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Daily
MOTE
MARINE LABORATORY (Mote Aquarium)
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
City Island
941-388-2451
Get up close and personal with local sea creatures at Mote Aquarium. The
Aquarium is home to more than 200 varieties of fish and invertebrates of
the sea. Visit Hugh and Buffett, two West Indian manatees, along with
several sea turtles at the Marine Mammal Center. Join the interactive
marine adventure in our new Immersion Theater and become a shark in the
Sea Cinema.
Visit the Mote Aquarium web site for tour and information on tickets.
10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Daily
MOSI - MUSEUM OF SCIENCE
AND INDUSTRY
4801 E. Fowler Ave.
Tampa, FL
813-987-6100
Includes the IMAX Dome Theater, Saunders Planetarium and many educational
exhibits.
PELICAN MAN'S BIRD SANCTUARY
The Pelican Man's Sanctuary is an open air home and rehabilitation
center to dozens of different species of Florida birds. A hardworking
staff, plus 300 bird loving volunteers rescue and rehabilitate thousands
of injured birds and other wildlife each year.
Ken Thompson Pkwy, City Island
388-4444
10 A.M. - 5 P.M. Daily
SARASOTA BAY EXPLORERS
Mote Marine Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy
388-4200
9 A.M. - 5 P.M. Tue. - Fri.
