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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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While park staff performs many of the daily tasks and duties it takes to operate, volunteers are vital to Alabama’s state parks. The Volunteer In Parks (VIP) program was created to allow individuals or groups to make a difference at their favorite park. VIP participants make a positive impact year-round in each of the state’s 21 parks. Support Groups organize 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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The Learning Campus at Gulf State Park offers immersive and hands-on programming designed to provide visitors with a unique opportunity to connect with the natural and cultural heritage of the park. This programming includes local activities and classes that can be customized to fit any age level or educational interest. Itineraries can include: Guided tours of Gulf State Park, dune 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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The Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo is the coolest classroom ever! Zoology, biology, ecology, geology, geography, conservation . . . Where else can teachers bring students of all ages to one unique place, surrounded by over 600 exotic animals, to learn about the amazing variety of life or “bio-diversity” of Planet Earth? We welcome both public and private school groups. Our Read more...
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Marine Science Adventures is an incredible field trip for all ages. It covers a wide range of sciences as it explores the diverse ecosystems of the marine environment. Students love that the trip is all hands-on learning. We explore tidal pools, salt-water marshes, estuaries, bays, the gulf, dunes, maritime forests and the lagoon. We collect close to a hundred different Read more...
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Weekly field trips, daily swimming and Kidcam’s engaging Kid’s Choice theme provide campers activities they want and that are action-packed, promote fun, fitness, friendship, and creativity each week of camp. This camp location offers campers all the things they love about Kidcam & Gulf State Park, plus the same 45-year Kidcam programming & staff and committment to summer excellence. Gulf Read more...
