The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses 246,766 acres of public lands and waters in the Florida Panhandle. The Reserve boundaries include 52 miles of the lower river and its associated floodplain, most of Apalachicola Bay, two barrier islands, part of a third, and several small out-parcels.
The Nature Center welcomes the general public to visit and enjoy a variety of educational, interactive and live exhibits.
Birding and Wildlife Viewing
Bird and Wildlife Viewing
Look for birds and wildlife along the boardwalks.
Hiking and Walking
Boardwalk Trail
Activity Time: 1 hour
Gravel parking lot leads to two wood-plank boardwalks for nature viewing, with benches.
Reviews & Comments
"Great interpretation and views"
"loved the marsh boardwalk"
Museum
Aquarium and Interactive Displays
Activity Time: 2 hours.
Visitor Center - Gravel parking and walkway to elevator, signage with phone number to call for assistance with electric scooter, inside wide, water fountains, benches, restroom.
Reviews & Comments
"Loved the aquarium tanks"
