UGA MARINE EDUCATION CENTER & AQUARIUM
located less than 30 minutes from downtown Savannah
Queen Angelfish. Sophia, the ruler of a recently spruced up Home.Aquarium & Educational Sales Shop Hours:
9 am – 4 pm: Weekdays
Noon – 5 pm: Saturdays
Closed: Sundays & Holidays
Admission Fees:
Ages 13-54 = $6 | Ages 3-12 = $3 _¦
Ages 55 plug and Military = $3 | Ages 1-2 = FREE
Take a self guided tour through an intimate aquarium setting.
Exhibits feature over 200 animals that represent 50 species native to Georgia’s coastal waters. Displays include a nurse shark, a loggerhead
sea turtle, and seahorses.
www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium
MAREX
The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service
UGA MARINE EDUCATION CENTER & AQUARIUM
These activities are open to the public during normal business hours …
• Explore the Aquarium and Exhibit Hall
Large groups should call in advance. Wheelchair
accessible.
• Hike the Jay Wolf Nature Trail
Nature trail and observation boardwalk wind along the
salt marsh and through the maritime forest. (Parts of
the Trail & Boardwalk are wheelchair accessible, call to
get more information on accessibility.)
• Experience Nature
Designated Colonial Coast Birdtng Trail Site
• Browse in the Educational Sales Shop
A great selection of science oriented books and gifts
for all ages.
• Bring a lunch to the Picnic Grounds
Open daily, dawn to dusk. Located under live oaks along the Skidaway River.
These activities require advance
reservations… for scheduling
information call, 912.598.2335 or
email, mared@uga.edu
• Hands on educational programs for Pre-K -
Elderhostel
• Summer Jrtarino Science Camps: 4 through 15
years
• Professional development workshops
• Skiff boat trips and trawling on UGA’s Sea Dawg
To learn about upcoming events,
visit us online at
www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium
or call 912.598.2496
Directions- Truman Pkwy South until end Left on Waters Ave.. which becomes V/hitfield Ave.. then Diamond Causeway. On Skidaway Island, go through one stop light, turn left at the 4-way stop onto McWhorter Dnve. and follow signs for about 4 miles.
Public Service & Outreach
THE UNIVERSITY Of GEORGIA
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