Enjoy a guided kayak tour of the 23-acre lake at Lakes by the Bay Park and experience the flora and fauna found in our backyard.  All gear included.  This tour is for all ages 5yrs to Adult. 

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SESSION: 10:00AM-11:30AM

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Do you love animals?  Would you like to learn more about them through hands-on experiences? Come and join our team, in this special event where you can become and work along our staff as an animal care technician.  Encounter 10+ animals and learn the best practices of animal care while helping with bathing and health check-up of some of our unique and special animals. 

Put into practice easy to follow photography techniques, using real animals as your models with Thalatta Estate Park as your background.  These workshop is for all levels and ages 5 years old to adults.  Bring your own camera or phone to become a nature photographer.  

Pack your lunch and enjoy a full science and nature day with your friends.  Guided by a biologist, this program is designed to expose teenagers to the natural sciences through experiential learning.  Teens will participate in a photography workshop at Thalatta Estate Park, visit Nature Postings Studio Lab for an animal encounter, and finish the day with a kayak adventure at Lakes by the Bay Park.  Transportation is provided by the Village of Palmetto Bay using their I-Bus Vehicles and drivers. REQUIRED: Lunch, Water Bottle, Camera, Towel, Closed toe shoes 

Explore nature with a marine biologist in this nature-guided excursion. Meet us at Ludovici Park and jump into the Village of Palmetto Ibus for trivia and fun games while driving to John Pennekamp State Park to enjoy three nature adventures. Pack your lunch and join our tour guides on an unforgettable journey with transportation, a guided nature hike with birdwatching, a kayak tour through the mangroves, and snorkeling in the keys. Ages 5 years and over. Minors need to be accompanied by a paying adult. ALL GEAR IS INCLUDED! SPACE IS LIMITED!

Explore and learn about nature in this 2-day camping adventure. Campers will participate in 3 excursions (kayak, snorkeling, and nature hike) and 1 overnight program (campfire, s'mores, stargazing, and night hike) while enjoying becoming part of the wilderness and grouping together as a team.  This camping experience includes a tent, fan, flashlight, and adventure gear including snorkeling gear, binoculars, field guides, and more. Guests only bring food and sleeping bags. Private and public camping trips are available.