If you’re looking for a memorable experience on Tybee, you can’t miss the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. This state-of-the-art, 5,000-square-foot facility overlooks Tybee’s North Beach and is home to various galleries with live animals and interactive exhibits, including Gray’s Reef.

The center features an outdoor amphitheater, playground, and large tanks for rehabilitating sea turtles. There is also the Coastal Georgia Galleries, which  showcase catch-exhibit-release animals, including baby alligators, loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings, and more. The knowledgeable staff provides fascinating insights into rescuing and caring for these creatures, and touch tanks let you get hands-on with some animals.

The Gray’s Reef Exhibit offers an immersive experience with 360-degree photos, videos, and live footage, bringing the underwater sanctuary to life. For kids, the Sea Camp offers a hands-on marine biology experience through beach activities, field trips, and nature explorations.

Adults and children alike can join the Walks, Talks, and Treks series, including Beach Walks, Marsh Treks, Sift ‘N’ Seine, and Turtle Talks, to learn more about the local ecosystem and its inhabitants.