The Marine Discovery Center has spent over 20 years informing and educating citizens and guests about the biodiversity of marine life and plant life in Florida's Indian River Lagoon. New Smyrna Beach is home to the most biologically diverse estuary in North America.
The Indian River Lagoon, located on the coast of Central Florida, boasts more than 4,000 species and spans 156 miles down Florida's east coast; providing countless ways to enjoy your time on the water in New Smyrna Beach.For the safety of our staff and visitors, we recommend that non-vaccinated guests wear a mask when inside our facilities.
The Indian River Lagoon, located on the coast of Central Florida, boasts more than 4,000 species and spans 156 miles down Florida's east coast; providing countless ways to enjoy your time on the water in New Smyrna Beach.For the safety of our staff and visitors, we recommend that non-vaccinated guests wear a mask when inside our facilities.
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Mission & Vision
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An engaged community that contributes to the advocacy and science of the Indian River Lagoon. Hands-on, feet-wet education and conservation programming that emphasize the "real" Florida. A nature center and site that encourages community engagement through the sharing of resources, ideas and opportunities to protect the Indian River Lagoon.
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The Marine Discovery Center has spent over 20 years informing and educating citizens and guests about the amazing biodiversity of the Indian River Lagoon. Tagged as the most biologically diverse estuary in North America, the Indian River Lagoon boasts more than 4,000 species and spans 156 miles down Florida's east coast - providing countless ways to engage the public.
Visit MDC
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Learn about the plants and animals of the amazing Indian River Lagoon ecosystem through a variety of educational and interactive exhibits, including a number of aquariums and live specimens. Be sure to stop in our gift shop while you're here and take home a memory of your visit.
We invite you to explore our property and discover all that it has to offer including a butterfly garden, wildflower garden, nature playground, observation mound, restored salt marsh, nature trail, and our brand new Hunter Amphitheater.Exciting features are being added to our site in the future including a larger trail system, interpretive signage, and more native landscaping!
We invite you to explore our property and discover all that it has to offer including a butterfly garden, wildflower garden, nature playground, observation mound, restored salt marsh, nature trail, and our brand new Hunter Amphitheater.Exciting features are being added to our site in the future including a larger trail system, interpretive signage, and more native landscaping!
Indoor Discovery
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You don't have to be taking a boat or kayak tour, participating in a naturalist class or public lecture, or attending an education program to enjoy a visit to the Marine Discovery Center. Discover some of the amazing animals that live in and near the Indian River Lagoon and Florida's Atlantic Ocean ecosystems right here in our live aquariums.
Outdoor Discovery
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You don't have to be taking a boat or kayak tour, participating in a naturalist class or public lecture, or attending an education program to enjoy a visit to the Marine Discovery Center. Explore our two beautiful gardens and learn more about native plants and pollinators. First, take a stroll through the Native Wildflower Garden, made possible through a grant from the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
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