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Barrier Island Center

The 34-acre Sanctuary offers visitors an invitation to explore the barrier island's diverse habitats through interactive exhibits at the Center, and along a 1-mile hiking trail that winds from the ocean to the Indian River Lagoon.

Visitors will discover a modern educational facility with an interactive exhibit room, auditorium, gift shop, classroom, office, and restrooms - all meeting accessibility standards. The Center schedules guided sea turtle walks in June and July, and year-round public programs.

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Hours of Operation
The Center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day

The Sanctuary Trail is open dawn to dusk, year-round.

Address
8385 S. Hwy A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Directions
From I-95, take Melbourne Exit-180/US-192 east across the Melbourne Causeway to SR-A1A. Turn right and go 14.5 miles south on Hwy-A1A.

Phone
(321) 723-3556
(321) 952-3207 (fax)

Website  barrierislandcenter.com


Mission
The Barrier Island Center is part of Brevard County's Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, whose mission is preserving and protecting biological diversity through responsible stewardship of Brevard County's natural resources.

Cost of Programs/Admission
Free

Features
The Center is located in the Archie Carr Refuge (ACR), the first national wildlife refuge dedicated to the protection of critical sea turtle nesting habitat. The ACR is the most important nesting site for loggerheads in the Western Hemisphere. More green turtles nest here than anywhere else in the continental United States.

Accessibility
The Center, boardwalk, and beach overlook meet ADA standards. Golf cart rides can be arranged for ADA access to the Sanctuary trail.

Specific Locations Served
Brevard County

Eco Region(s)
Southern Coastal Plain (Ecoregion 75)

Related Topics
  • Auditorium
  • Bus Parking
  • Canoeing or Kayaking
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Exhibits
  • Fishing
  • Gift Shop
  • Hiking Trail
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Picnic Area
  • Restrooms
  • Swimming (Ocean)
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
Posted 7/2/2008 10:04 AM
Updated   7/2/2008

 
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