Lionfish dissection in our classroom!
2024-09-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-15 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-21 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-28 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-29 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Join us for an exciting lionfish dissection in our classroom. Learn how this beautiful invader threatens our ecosystem, and examine its stomach contents to find out which bay species it has been snacking on. All lionfish specimens are harvested as part of invasive species removal programs in Florida and donated to us.
For all ages! • 1 Hour
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while in the classroom. All dissection guests must purchase a ticket to enter the classroom.
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Hands-on squid dissection!
2024-09-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-09-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-24 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
What makes a mollusc a mollusc? During this hands-on squid dissection, you’ll find out! Participants will learn about the wide variety of molluscs found in our region and what sets them apart from other animals. This program is held in our indoor classroom and space is limited.
For all ages! • 1 Hour
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while in the classroom. All dissection guests must purchase a ticket to enter the classroom.
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Specialty Dissections
2024-10-26 11:30 - 13:30, 2024-11-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Ages 12+ • 2 Hour
These events are limited to ages 12 and up due to its subject and the graphic nature of the dissection. Any child under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Spots are limited, so please register ahead of time. Check the calendar to see what dissection is coming up next!

Shark Dissection:
We welcome guests to explore the beauty and complexity of our ocean’s top predators during this 2 hour shark program and dissection. Through this educational event, we hope to foster respect and understanding of sharks and the important roles they play in our ecosystems. Classes are limited as we only use specimens that have been donated by marine research organizations.
Iguana Dissection:
Florida’s subtropical climate has allowed iguanas to survive and reproduce at a rapid rate. Through this hands-on dissection, you will learn more about the characteristics of this invasive species, as well as ways you can help protect Florida’s ecosystem from these creatures.

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Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
2025-03-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-03-19 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-02 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-09 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-16 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-23 10:00 - 15:30, 2025-04-30 10:00 - 15:30 and 2 more dates | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Explore reptiles with a friendly expert, get your questions answered, and level up your knowledge in a relaxed, beginner-friendly session.

Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles.

Come with your questions!
