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Year ‘round you will see well over 100 species of interesting labelled plants and many more yet unmarked. Learn about North American wild edibles, butterfly gardening, wildlife, carnivorous plants, wetland values, and uses for native plants. We’ll show you plant and animal artifacts, from magnified butterfly wings to fern fossils. Our carnivorous plant collection includes 7 kinds of pitcher plants, Read more...
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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 City of Gulf Shores hosts Spring Break, Summer and Fall Break Youth Camps in which students enjoy outdoor activities, crafts, and special field trips. 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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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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Learn from Park Rangers on Guided Walks and Talks through the wildlife refuge to learn and explore the local wildlife. Walks and Talks include Bird and Nature, Edible Plants, Dynamic Dunes, and Beach Walks 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...
