Discover ELC
The heart of education, conservation, and our community.
Welcome to the Environmental Learning Center!
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8 AM – 5 PM
Sat–Sun · 8 AM – 4 PM
Admission
FREE for ELC Members
FREE for Under Age 2
FREE with SNAP/WIC Card
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$10 · Adults (12+)
$8 · Seniors 65+ & Military
$5 · Children (2–11)
The 64-acre lagoon-island Nature Center is located in the heart of the beautiful and diverse Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach, Florida.
We are open seven days a week to the public (free to members or with paid admission). Explore our 2,000 gallons of aquariums, touch tank, and live animal exhibits, stroll miles of boardwalk nature trails, and enjoy our wellness programs designed to connect mind, body, and nature. Go shopping in our unique Nature Nook Eco-Boutique. Don’t miss our rotating art galleries showcasing local and regional artists, or our field trips that bring hands-on environmental education to thousands of students each year. Join one of our daily pontoon tours, rent a kayak or paddleboard for your own eco-adventure, or take part in a guided nature or bird walk. We also welcome groups for custom programs and offer our scenic campus as an event venue for meetings, celebrations, and special gatherings.
Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower all people to be active stewards of the environment and their own well-being.
Let’s Explore
Monthly Happenings
January 2026 Newsletter
A heartfelt thank you for an amazing year of connecting our community with nature through our field trips, camps, eco-tours, aquariums, exhibits, playscapes, trails, and events. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering support of our
January Little Wonders
Join us January 17th at 10 AM or 11:30 AM and be prepared to get wet and wade in our pond to learn all about our fishy friends!
Give Smart: IRA Donations That Protect the Lagoon
Connecting Financial Planning with Environmental Impact At the Environmental Learning Center, we welcome thousands of students, families, and community members each year to learn about the Indian River Lagoon through
ELC Presents Artist Derek Gores
Exhibit on display at The Environmental Learning Center from January – February 2026. Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet on January 9th at 4 PM.
Volunteer with the ELC!
Join us for our next volunteer open house on February 5th at 2 PM. Open Houses take place on the first Thursday of the month. Join us for an introduction
ELC Presents “Wild and Beautiful”
Exhibit on display at The Environmental Learning Center from January – February 2026. Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet on January 9th at 4 PM.
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