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
December 2025 Newsletter
Wow, another spectacular year is coming to a close soon. Check out our Annual Report to see some of the highlights. We had such a blast with you in 2025 and a
Volunteer with the ELC!
Join us for our next volunteer open house on January 8th at 2 PM. Open Houses take place on the first Thursday of the month. (January’s Open House will be
Spoil the Lagoon
Join us Wednesday, March 11 for an EcoAction volunteer day with Friends of the Spoil Islands!
ELC presents “A Cuban Season”
Exhibit on display at The Environmental Learning Center from November – December 19, 2025. Join us for an Artist Meet & Greet on November 7th at 4 PM.
Native Plant Nursery Project
Join us Wednesday, January 28 for an EcoAction volunteer day with the Ocean Research Conservation Association!
Sunrise & Full Moon Guided Kayak Excursions
Join us for future Sunrise & Full Moon Guided Kayak Excursions. Paddle the calm lagoon as the sun rises or the day comes to an end.
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