Centro de Educación Marina UGA y Acuario

Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful learning experience for all ages. Handicap accessible and many indoor exhibits. They have touching pools for horseshoe crabs. Beautiful gardens and waterfront trails

Experiencia fantástica: This aquarium is small, but very nice and educational. Love the trails as well.

Experiencia positiva: Perfect price for the perfect place. Even on a hot summer afternoon we had a great time. Great way to spend and hour/1.5 hours including the nature walk.

Experiencia positiva: Small but educational. Grandson enjoyed the hermit crabs best.

Experiencia fantástica: Very nice, well kept, and super friendly knowledgeable receptionist (I wish I could remember her name). Veteran discount available as well. Take advantage of the hiking trail and scavenger hunt!

Experiencia positiva: Small aquarium pretty informative

Experiencia fantástica: Great learning experience for kids not at all crowded beautiful walking trails well taken care of

Experiencia fantástica: We ended our camp week with a visit to this facility and wow what an amazing experience from beginning to end. Cindy was soooooooo super helpful, communicated effectively and returned my calls in a timely manner. On visit day, Cindy greeted me with a huge smile and an even bigger hug. The staff was super welcoming and helpful with getting the campers on track to view the site. The ground keepers were also wonderful; I can't brag on the staff enough. The trail walk was super nice, the aquarium is also nice, be sure to get the feed schedule as that was a trip highlight. A+++

Experiencia positiva: Great bargin for a day trip with kids.

Experiencia fantástica: Fun little aquarium

Experiencia fantástica: Our toddler had so much fun! And as marine scientists, we had fun, too! It was a rainy day, so we could only experience the indoor tanks.

Experiencia fantástica: We Enjoyed it and they had activities for the kids

Experiencia fantástica: Cute but small. Price was good. Grounds were beautiful

Experiencia fantástica: Geared for young kids. It's very small but does the trick for pre-school kids and younger.

Experiencia positiva: Don't expect the aquariums in Charleston, Chatannoga, or Baltimore, but this is a cool small aquarium & great to take the kids.

Experiencia negativa: We came 2 years ago and it was so amazing. There were so many things to do and look at for the kids. I was really disappointed this time to find out there were no rooms open for the kids to visit. It's VERY small and VERY limited. They used to have microscopes and turtles and all kinds of things to look at and interact with, but not anymore.

Experiencia fantástica: I have loved this aquarium since I was a kid. Now my 6 year old loves it as much as I do. We go several times a year at minimum and love seeing all of their new tanks. My son's school went for a field trip recently, and we had such a blast!!! Great people and a great way to learn about our native ecosystem.

Experiencia fantástica: Small but very nice!

Experiencia fantástica: Small, but fun. Inexpensive outing if you have little ones.

Experiencia positiva: This is a very small center. That maybe 5-10 displays. However, after witnessing kids abusing animals at the touch tank (while the parents watched) and nothing was done after informing staff, I was absolutely disgusted and disappointed. The walk was beautiful, and everything was well maintained.

Experiencia fantástica: Great learning experience about coastal waters. Walk to the 400 year old live oak- amazing! Would be a great place for a picnic by the river!

Experiencia fantástica: Very nice aquarium with A LOT of local fish and crabs. Wonderful walking trails too.

Experiencia positiva: Went to Aquarium. Very small. Nice but not much to see.

Experiencia positiva: Overall we had a great experience! My 11 year old loved the touch tanks and the staff was incredibly helpful and provide wonderful education on the species. It was small and although they advertise the amount of tanks (I think around 16), they were smaller tanks all next to each other so it doesn’t take very long to see everything. Because of that my only gripe would be the the driving distance (we stayed in Pooler and had to drive 50 minutes). So for the distance I don’t know that I would visit again.

Experiencia fantástica: The exhibits they have inside are very informative. I took the full walk around the trail. Came across a possum which was exciting. Saw the oldest tree and had a very nice time.

Experiencia fantástica: Very small but nicely done "aquarium ". We enjoyed the walk through and the displays of the local marine life in this area. The displays were nicely done with opportunity to interact with some of the displays. Great learning experience for children and everyone!

Experiencia fantástica: Great little stop with a lot of information and some great experiences. We enjoyed the aquarium and the weather was perfect for a nature walk. On the nature walk we found most of the scavenger hunt flora and fauna, and read a lot about Barrier Islands in the exhibit cabin.

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful educational site dedicated to the restoration and preservation of our coastal habitats

Experiencia fantástica: Inside small aquariams with standard for small kids to view. Upper level let's you touch horseshoe. Crab. Interactive videos. Outside picnic tables and 2 walking trails thru marsh

Experiencia positiva: Not a whole lot to see inside for $5 but it also has nice walking trails. We had a two year old with us and she had a blast!

Experiencia positiva: Knowledgeable staff, cool fish, and a lovely trail. My one objection is that there was a man walking around with his kid who did not stop coughing, sneezing, and sniffing. Obviously EXTREMELY sick. I had to leave the building, I did not feel comfortable in there. Disappointing because I wanted to look at the rest of the tanks and finish the tour of the inside. But I could not. So shame on the aquarium for not saying something to him (Sir, we'd love to have you visit the aquarium, but we'll have to ask you to come back when you're well), and shame on the man for even going out into public knowing that he risks infecting other people.

Experiencia positiva: We loved this center and visited while we were checking out other things nearby. My 10 year old who loves animals had a great time—we all had a great time! Though the center itself is quite small, there was a lot to learn about, and the property is beautiful…the views of the water were amazing.

Experiencia fantástica: Spent 10 bucks (kid + military ticket) to entertain my kid for several hours. The aquarium is small but nice. The nature walk is short but nice. I was able to bring a stroller with mild difficulty on the trail.

Experiencia positiva: The price was OK. The only thing I did not like was. There was only a limited aquariums and they were small with mostly local fish in them. I was expecting a lot. Do you generand we went there for my wife's birthday present. Thinking that it was gonna be a little bit better than what it was to drive 2 and a 1/2 hours to go to it.It Was. Was not what I was expecting.

Experiencia fantástica: Outstanding small aquarium. Really nice educational displays. A great side trip for anyone traveling to Savannah

Experiencia fantástica: Always a fun time! Super friendly. They do change the animals out and rearrange. Very nice touch tank for the children. It is small but all local animals.

Experiencia fantástica: Nice aquarium. Small, but very informative. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Great place for kids.

Experiencia positiva: I enjoyed coming here with my siblings! The grounds are beautiful and the aquarium, while small, is interactive and rewarding. The drive to the destination took longer than I would’ve thought, but was still a great experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Small aquarium exhibit, but very nicely done. Touch tanks with crabs and whelks. The Nature Trail is a highlight and perfect stroll through nature with an abundance of wildlife of all types and sizes.

Experiencia fantástica: We loved it here they were so friendly and my boys had a amazing time!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Very small, but nice aquarium with a beautiful walking trail. The trail is the highlight of the center.

Experiencia fantástica: Small lovely aquarium! Also enjoyed the trail.

Experiencia fantástica: Really cool little aquarium, nice trails to hike. An inexpensive and fun way to get out of the heat. They have a fun touch pool, and wonderful employees. I had a blast talking with them about the tanks and their residents.

Experiencia positiva: Nice small aquarium and nature trails if a bit out of the way. Good for local people but way too small of a long trip to visit unless seeing other area sights

Experiencia fantástica: Cool place to check out.

Experiencia fantástica: We visited from out of state - woman up front was very informative and kind. Gave us a map and explained everything to us, and answered all our questions. It's definitely a great place to visit!

Experiencia positiva: Bicycling not allowed on in-park nature trail, however it is allowed in the spot just before the entrance on the right side road pull off.

Experiencia fantástica: Small aquarium but we'll worth the stop. Perfect time of the year for us (April) as it wasn't the summer stifling hotness.

Experiencia positiva: Aquarium has only a few tanks. I hate to give this place 3 stars because it truly wasn't bad. The walking trail wasn't very well maintained. Staff was pleasant though. Just not what I expected from the site. It led me to think it was much bigger of an attraction than it was.

Experiencia positiva: Pricing model feels weird. People can park and walk the beautiful grounds for free. But the very small, single room aquarium (unchanged for 30+ years) costs $7? Wormsloe moved their ticketing to the front, ensuring anyone who wanted photos under the live oaks paid cover. I think it would be worth UGA doing similar here. For the location and with investment, this facility could be world class. Or just keep as is and make entry a suggested donation.

Experiencia positiva: Day we went it was raining hard, so we didn't get to enjoy the rest of the park and docks to walk on. Nice aquarium with local species on display. Was able to show my wife the species of fish I'm trying to catch while on our trip to the Savannah region.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a small but nice aquarium. I think on a regular day they have different programs and things to do, so I'd check the website first. It is very close to the marsh and the marsh is accessible too, if you like exploring. We were there for an event with the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, and my teenager had an amazing time!

Experiencia positiva: Small aquarium and a nice hiking trail through various environments. Very enjoyable.

Experiencia fantástica: Gorgeous short walking trail and dock. Saw a deer scamper off! Friendly and eager to help staff

Experiencia fantástica: It's a small facility but the outdoor trail hike was good and the entry price is very affordable. The staff was pleasant. We visited during December so there weren't many people around especially because it was rainy the day we went. Definitely a nice place to visit on the island on a rainy day.

Experiencia fantástica: The sea critters were fascinating and highly visible in their clean tanks, but the big hit for the little ones was the touch table. We spent more time there than any other place. The 10 and 7 year-olds were fascinated with the hermit crabs but a bit intimidated by the horseshoes. I picked up the horseshoes to let them touch gently and then they were hooked. Afterwards we walked the trail and went out on the boardwalk in a misting rain. None of us cared. The trail was so warm and inviting through the trees and culminated at the ancient live oak. The kids were very concerned that the rods put in place long ago to keep the branches from splitting, were harming the tree. I explained that the tree didn't need the help and had managed to continue to grow in spite of "the help". It was a gorgeous time well spent at a fabulous facility with fascinating creatures displayed in intriguing ways. It's a "must see"!

Experiencia fantástica: Was alot of fun small aquarium. If you take more than a minute to look in each tank you will see things that aren't on the informational cards like flounders, different crabs I'm not positive what they were but in the last couple of tanks there were multiple sea creatures that looked like Krill

Experiencia fantástica: Such a wonderful experience! We were in town for a wedding and wanted to do something fun before the ceremony. Ended up here and had a really nice time. Highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: This is a fantastic aquarium and nature walk. We enjoy walking the trail, going out on the dock, and sitting by the water. We most recently went for their Marine Science Day and had a blast! It was completely free (minus food, if you wanted to buy it). They had so many great organizations taking part and we learned about programs we didn't even know were here! They also had the research labs open. It was interesting to view different marine life under microscopes, learn about the ocean water, and of course the marine animals. You definitely don't have to have young children to go here for a visit. My husband and I have gone alone, and when our daughter was younger, and this most recent time, she was almost 12. Check it out!

Experiencia fantástica: My family had a wonderful time during our trip to this aquarium. Yes it is small, but it has a lot of charm to it in the form of various exhibits, a hands on tank, a nature trail, and more. Definitely worth a stop in. Staff was very friendly.

Experiencia fantástica: Such a fun place to visit for a great price ($7 for adults). Sandy was so kind!

Experiencia positiva: A nice place to see what's in the costal waters in this area

Experiencia fantástica: This is not a huge fancy aquarium, however it is a nice quaint place to visit. The facilities are very well maintained. The nature walk is very well laid out and the staff is knowledgeable and pleasant. I hope to return with my camera when the wildlife is more active.

Experiencia fantástica: Fun for the family, do the nature trail after the aquarium, we saw crabs and a dolphin!

Experiencia fantástica: This was an amazing place to visit with a young family. The crab touch tank was a huge hit with our kids. The aquarium was very educational, clean and very interactive. They do accept credit card but it is advised to bring cash. The nature trail was phenomenal. The scenery and the historical buildings were a great bonus. It is also very wheelchair accessible, which is very much appreciated.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a small aquarium but fun. It did not take long to go through. Kids would enjoy it. fun.

Experiencia positiva: One of the very few places in Savannah where young children get to experience and explore the natural world in a safe and comfortable environment! My three year old great-granddaughter loved it!

Experiencia fantástica: Nice trip. Been years since last visit. Great for kids of all ages. Well managed and maintained. Family-friendly. Easy to read info signs. We also like the Submerged art.

Experiencia fantástica: Very family friendly and interesting place. Very clean and fun for the kiddos. Also very cheap admission prices. Spent a little over an hour here and had a lot of fun!

Experiencia positiva: While small, the marine education center is well-maintained, has nice facilities, and was very enjoyable for our family. The outdoor trail is beautiful. We enjoyed our time here!

Experiencia fantástica: Took my son to the aquarium which isnt all that big but he absolutly loved watching the different fish swim around. They have a touch tank with horseshoe crabs which he thought we the coolest. They also have a nature trail in the back with a few old looking buildings with info about the history of the area. As well as a pier that overlooks the water and an awesome looking, old live oak that is absolutly enormous. We both had a great time

Experiencia fantástica: Great little marine science center! My kids loved seeing all the local see life and experiencing the touch tanks. There's a short nature trail to a pier where we saw all kinds of wildlife. A fun way to spend an hour or two.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a fun little aquarium to visit especially during a rainy day.

Experiencia fantástica: What Wonder filled day. Fantastic hike about 1 mile. Kept 3 boys busy for a few hours. Pet the horseshoe crabs. Visit the sea creatures

Experiencia fantástica: Fascinating hidden gem. Small but very good aquarium, lovely nature trail and helpful, well informed staff. Highly recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: It was beautiful. A nice hiking trail. Pictures don't do it justice.

Experiencia fantástica: My 3 youngest kids( ages 1,5&7) really enjoyed themselves, as well as my husband & I.

Experiencia fantástica: We did the Behind the Scenes tour. Hour long. In the aquarium before it opened. Employees taught about the different fish and reptiles. Got to touch a king snake. Visited with a box turtle. Watched the octopus and areas horses being fed. Held conchs and seahorses. Nice to see behind the scenes but also to be able to wander around without crowds. Nice tour. About the right length for little ones. Hands- on opportunities.

Experiencia fantástica: Small aquarium that also has a nice nature trail to walk.

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome Learning Center. Must visit and the trail walk is awesome. Heavenly place. The Instructors are awesome in explaining about aquatic animals.

Experiencia fantástica: Loved the hands on tank, loved watching all the fish in the tanks. Only complaints, wish there were more tanks with bigger fish and we really wish the trail was longer. But so worth going again and again. Just a note, you don't have to pay to walk the trails. You only have to pay to visit the aquarium.

Experiencia fantástica: We went to a special behind-the-scenes event where we were allowed to be present for the morning feeding. The workers were clearly passionate about the work they do there. The animals are treated with the utmost care. We got to handle a few animals that seemed to enjoy the attention. We can't wait to go back.

Experiencia fantástica: Had a wonderful time learning about Georgia ecosystems and animals. Beautiful nature trails.

Experiencia fantástica: Small place to visit. I enjoy coming here with my youngest daughter. Never overcrowded and beautiful trail that walks along the river.

Experiencia fantástica: Really exciting place to bring young friends! Large outdoor areas perfect for picnics and large sea creatures to see and touch. My favorite there was the octopus, I didn't know they smell and taste from their suction cups. Very inexpensive interactive experience with plenty to do. Not to mention the drive out there is amazing

Experiencia fantástica: There are about 15 exhibits that hold different species of aquatic animals. There is a touch tank where everyone can hold horseshoe crabs, spider crabs, hermit crabs, and whelks. The staff is incredibly sweet and informative. The young receptionist was exceptional in her description and advice. In seeing I had a journal with me, she pointed out some quiet areas for me to sit and write if I wished. I also walked along the 1.5 mile nature trail. It was easy, quiet, and absolutely stunning. I was able to complete this in booties so sneakers are not a requirement for completing. Absolutely recommend for singles and families!

Experiencia fantástica: A small but nice little side trip when staying at Skidaway State Park. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice walking trails.

Experiencia fantástica: We are from Florida and while in the area, I saw this place as a suggested location during a Google search on what to do with children near Savannah. We arrived at 9:30AM with my 5 year old son and left at 2:30PM. He loved everything about this place and there is so much to learn. Both volunteers I spoke with at the front desk were very kind and so good with children. There are steps and handles for small children in front of the fish tanks so parents don't have to keep lifting them up to see inside which I thought was such a cool idea and I had never seen it before. There is a nice covered area outside to have an outdoor lunch if you bring one. There is a touch tank that had hermit crabs and horseshoe crabs in it and that was my son's favorite part. We will definitely visit again if we get the chance!

Experiencia fantástica: This place offers a wide variety of educational programs and experiences for students. They have state of the art equipment and a live aquarium.

Experiencia fantástica: This is a small exhibit aquarium tucked away on Skidway. Our boys are both under ten and really enjoyed it. We all enjoy animals and nature. After the exhibits there are nature trails to check out the wood and marshlands. Our family had a great time seeing all the crabs and birds. Certainly recommend doing.

Experiencia fantástica: My son and a friend went to camp here for a week in July as a Coastal Guardian. He enjoyed it so much! Lots of hands on experiences.

Experiencia fantástica: Wonderful experience and very friendly front desk reception. They have various prices for different ages and have student pricing as well. Very enjoyable aquatic life selection and a nice short nature walk. We walked to the dock, retraced a few steps, and finished the short hike.

Experiencia fantástica: It's small but worth the stop. My daughter loved it. The walking trail is really nice!

Experiencia fantástica: I haven't been inside the aquarium in years, but I remember it being really fun and filled with awesome fish. They even had a jellyfish tank. I ride my motorcycle out here every so often just because the island is so nice. The outside walking area is beautiful, and the trail is even better.

Experiencia negativa: Quite underwhelming. Extremely small, very limited amount of species to see. Not a single shark to be seen. With the amount of sea life in the area and being a college campus we had decent expectations and it didn’t even come close meeting any of them.

Experiencia fantástica: Fun, educational experience for adults and kids alike. Also very inexpensive for something the whole family would enjoy. My kids loved the "touch pool" where they got to hold different types of small crabs, etc.

Experiencia fantástica: Trip down memory lane. Went here as a kid and enjoyed it then as much as enjoy seeing my own child enjoy it now. Small but very cool little aquarium. Was happy to see that they still had the turtles outside welcoming everyone on the way in. The walking trail has a nice stop to a boardwalk going out into the water. The short and long paths are both very manageable. The longest I believe is .8 of a mile. Good idea for throwing a little something different in on the weekend.

Experiencia fantástica: Previous reviews said it's small and that is true. But it's perfect for kids! There is a touch and feel tank (2 of them) and multiple tanks once you head down a few stairs (they do have an elevator) to see local fish in tanks. Very clean, lights low and space for the kids to run from tank to tank. There is a short and long trail out back that is unpaved (gravel) and takes you through the local vegetation. Recommended walking the short distance to the pier! No gift shop that I saw, which was a surprise.

Experiencia fantástica: The UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium was very nice. As others have mentioned it is a small facility but there is still quite a bit to see and learn about marine life. The nature trail (short trail and long trail options) is also very nice. We were able to see two White Tail Deer grazing. They were watchful of us, but we were able to get pictures and video of them. Staff is very friendly. Would highly recommend if you are in the Savannah area.

Experiencia fantástica: Very informative. The lady at the Aquarium was amazing and extremely knowledgeable. So sweet and patient with everyone there. She obviously loves her job and it shows. Can't wait to bring our grandchildren here!