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The City of Gulf Shores offers outdoor family fun events and classes including Camping 101 and Purely Paddle, a fun family-friendly guided kayak adventure. Read more...
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The Interpretive Center is Alabama’s most environmentally-friendly building, pursuing LEED Platinum and full Living Building Challenge certification (the world’s most rigorous building standard – there are less than 30 in the world!). Come learn how the facility produces its own electricity and water and explore the park’s nine ecosystems through a variety of family-friendly interactive exhibits before you hit the Read more...
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Gulf State Park’s Nature Center is a living museum of plants and animals that are native to the Gulf Coast region. It is our goal to inspire people to care for the environment by expanding their knowledge of the state’s natural resources through experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world. We offer many exciting and Read more...
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo’s Community Outreach Program takes its zoo animals on the road to a wide range of public and private venues. By going mobile with some of our most extroverted and easily transportable zoo animals, we are able to bring unique educational opportunities to help inspire learning about wildlife conservation, compassion for animals, and to spread love and Read more...
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Ever had a lemur sit on your head? Cuddle with a kangaroo? Touch a sloth or hang out with an anteater? There is no better way to learn about the uniqueness of an animal species than to get up-close and personal. Our Animal Encounters program brings you and some of our gentlest and friendliest creatures together in one-on-one, interactive experiences Read more...
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Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo creates compelling experiences that connect people and community with wildlife, and inspire personal responsibility for conservation of the natural world. The zoo is home to over 199 species, 31 sub-species, and haven to 8 endangered species. Come visit the park to see the many animal exhibits including the Reptile House, Animal Encounters, Petting Zoo, Educational State Read more...
