Estuarium on Dauphin Island

While my daughter's friend was here, we visited the Estuarium.  It is located on Dauphin Island and has a sea lab on it.  Well the skies opened and it was pouring rain so we weren't able to do the marsh walks or the ray tank, but there was still a lot to see!

It was really cool.  There was a movie that was about 5 minutes long that talked about the unique qualities of this area that was very cool.  Then we walked around and looked at turtles, fish and crabs!  It was really fun!  We got to feed crabs and use an underwater camera.

It was a lot of fun to see the animals and the skeletons of fish and such.  I think the price is pretty reasonable and if we would have been able to pet the rays and go on the marsh walks, I am certain it would have been a bargain day. 

We then took a ride down to the beach. The water was really churning.  I don't think I have ever seen such water in my life.  It was just white swirls.  I highly recommend the beach, the old fort as well as the Sea Lab!  Definite fun.  You can also take an auto ferry over to Fort Morgan!

I definitely recommend this for all ages.  Even as an adult I really enjoyed it.  I watched kids having a blast and I think it is a great family day.  Maybe try not to go when it is stormy out.  But it is definitely very family friendly.  The gift shop is amazingly cheap!  I got a beautiful blue glass sand dollar for $4!!!  My daughter's friend bought glass turtles for $3.  And they are gorgeous!  I give this five stars.  I could see the large ray tank and the paths.  I know those would have been fun and I am sure we will go back!!

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