Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Marie Richman

4 out of 5 stars★★★★☆

We enjoyed the Marine Center. We got to watch them feed a loggerhead turtle and saw lots of other animals. There was a deck for watching ships and birds. About 1 hour was spent there.

Austin

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

We visited the Tybee Island Marine Science Center on a sunny afternoon and ended up spending over two hours there — way more than we expected for such a compact spot. The live animal exhibits are fantastic: baby loggerhead sea turtles, diamondback terrapins, crabs, fish, and a great touch tank that kept our kids (and us) entertained for ages. We even caught a live feeding demo for one of the juvenile turtles — super cool to watch and the staff explained everything with genuine passion for conservation.f21263 The coastal galleries are well-organized with interactive stations, life-size replicas, a fossil room, and tons of info on local ecosystems, right whales, and barrier island dynamics. The pirate ship playground outside was a huge hit with the little ones, and being right next to the beach made it easy to combine with a walk afterward.29a57a Staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly loves what they do. It’s educational without feeling like a lecture — perfect balance for all ages. Admission is reasonable and your ticket is good all day. Great rainy-day activity too, but even better on a nice day.8f2156 If you’re on Tybee, don’t skip this gem. We learned a lot and left with a deeper appreciation for protecting our local marine life. 10/10 would visit again! 🐢🌊

April Bryant

5 out of 5 stars★★★★★

Cool little place to go to see marine life