Michelle Smith

Review of Marine Science Center Ponce In...

This was our second visit to the Marine Science Ce...

This was our second visit to the Marine Science Center. The center did not disappoint. Educational, informative and hands-on experiences give each visitor a chance to see just how invaluable the Center is. The sting ray and aquatic reef touch tanks are fun and amusing. Getting to touch a cownose ray, starfish, and other interesting sea life make the guests feel like a marine scientist. After exploring the inside of the museum head outside to the turtle hospital area. Guests can overlook seven turtle hospital pools from the Turtle Terrace. These pools house sick and injured sea turtles, hatchlings, and washbacks under rehabilitation. Majestic turtles are healing and recovering in clean observation pools. Now change it up and go bird watching. This bird rehabilitation facility is fully equipped to care and treat injured and sick birds. Upon full recovery, a healthy bird will be released into its natural habitat. Some birds become ambassadors for their species and are a part of education programs and the guest viewing area of the Marine Science Center. Finally, take a walk on the nature trail to the observation tower. Thanks to facilities like the Marine Science Center our wildlife has a fighting chance.