February Vacation Week at NMLC

Feb 18, 2010

This February Vacation week at the National Marine Life Center, there is something for everyone!

Dr. "Sea" Rogers Williams introduces visitors to the diamondback terrapin hatchlings.
Dr. "Sea" Rogers Williams introduces visitors to the diamondback terrapin hatchlings.

Weekdays at 11 am, we offer an update about our patients and the opportunity to visit our headstarting diamondback terrapin hatchlings and red bellied cooter hatchlings.  Free, suitable for all ages.

Children painting t-shirts during "Fins & Flippers Club"
Children painting t-shirts during "Fins & Flippers Club"

Weekdays at 2 pm, we offer “Fins and Flippers” club where participating children listen to a story about marine animals and then do a related craft project.  We request a $3 donation/child ($1 for members) to cover expenses.  All ages welcome.  Most suitable for ages 3-8.

From the Discovery Center, visitors can glimpse into the clinic where diamondback terrapin "Patty" is being treated.
From the Discovery Center, visitors can glimpse into the clinic where diamondback terrapin "Patty" is being treated.

Admission to the Marine Animal Discovery Center is FREE this week, and we’re open 10 am to 5 pm through Sunday, February 21.  Stop by and learn more about marine animals, strandings, rehabilitation, and the National Marine Life Center!