Environmental Learning Center

Environmental Learning Center

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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. 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. 

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