Marine Environmental Education Center at the Carpenter House - Hollywood, Florida

Emma Hiatt Wilson

Excellent educational and hands-on learning for kids and adults of all ages! We happened to go when it was not busy at all, and we got front-row seats to see “Captain,” the sea turtle feeding happily! Staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Exhibits both inside and outside—LOTS to do and sea. Microscopes, coloring, fish tanks, etc. We will be back to say hello to Captain!

Melina Montalban

While strolling around Hollywood Beach with my baby, we discovered an adorable turtle education center. The staff were incredibly sweet and welcoming, making our visit truly enjoyable. It was wonderful to pop in this secluded and delightful area. It was free and open to the public.

Zamira Gomez

Nos gustó mucho este lugar para conocer más sobre las tortugas marinas y su conservación, la entrada es gratis y el parqueo me costó $4 la hora, los empleados son muy amables, gracias.

Dennis B

This center is located about 1/4 mile north of the Sheridan St. Parking lot. It is in a former home grant to the city in Trust.

The center is primarily devoted to the protection of sea turtles but also promotes the protection of sea life in general. The prime exhibit is "Captain" a 17 year old green turtle that has been rescued but is unsuitable for release.

There are a number of "artworks" created from refuse collected from Hollywood beach.

The center is certainly worth a visit especially for famlies with small children. Expect to spend about 1/2 hour. Entrance is free but a donation is appreciated.

David Golubev

Great place to learn about sea turtles and local and invasive species. The pool is home to two rescued sea turtles Captain & Coral. Explore the gift shop or the education center on the 2nd floor. During season learn about the turtle release program.

Katrina Alves

Small education centre about marine life (focusing on turtles) and human impact on the local Ocean ecosystem. Lots to see in such a compact space!
I liked seeing the specimen jars of different wildlife, the real turtle skulls, and reading about the journeys of and seeing Coral and Captain 🙂

Grayson K

We had an amazing experience here! From the minute we walked in, we were greeted and welcomed. We loved engaging with the shark and turtle tracker in the bungalow. Then we went up into the carpenter home and loved seeing the interactive activities for kids and the historical preservation of the home on display. We were assisted by an employee (the nicest person- taller, beard, cannot remember his name) but he showed us old photos of the families and shared his knowledge of the history of the home. I asked him if he had worked at the Marine Environmental Education center for a long time (he was so welcoming, knowledgeable and engaging) and to my shock, he said he had only been on with them 1 week! Wonderful human and a great hire- made us feel so comfortable asking questions and getting to appreciate the space and learning.

I imagine Jude would be so happy to know her home has a new life and serves to educate the community and foster deeper care for the environment. Thank you!!

Courtney Triebelhorn

Really cute facility. The faculty was knowledgeable and friendly. No problem answering all my questions. It was fun to see Coral and Captain get their daily greens.