Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Tampa Bay Watch is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through community-driven restoration projects, educational programs, and outreach initiatives. They engage people of all ages in activities such as habitat restoration, wildlife protection, and hands-on learning experiences at their Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier, where visitors can explore interactive exhibits and participate in wildlife boat tours. Their mission is to inspire environmental stewardship and ensure the long-term health of the Tampa Bay ecosystem.
3 camps available

Bay-Day Camp
Single-day camps held on school holidays at the Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier. Each day features boat trips, outdoor exploration, creative...

Holi-Bay Camp
A festive winter break camp at the Discovery Center where campers discover how local animals adapt to the colder months through hands-on science...

Spring Break Camp
A week-long spring break camp at the Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier featuring hands-on marine science activities with a unique marine theme...
6 activities available

Bay Babies
Monthly indoor classroom program for children ages 3–6 featuring story time, crafts, hands-on activities, and animal encounters. Each session is...

FREE Storytime
Monthly nature-themed storytime for early readers and younger children. Each session features a short story followed by a hands-on craft activity...

Homeschool Programs
Monthly student-only hands-on marine science sessions for homeschooled students ages 6 and up. Each class explores Tampa Bay's ecosystem through...

Squid Dissection
One-hour hands-on squid dissection exploring the diversity of molluscs found in Tampa Bay. Participants learn what sets molluscs apart from other...

Sensory Sundays
Bi-monthly sensory-friendly programs designed for individuals on the autism spectrum or with other sensory processing differences. The exhibit...

Lionfish Dissection
One-hour hands-on lionfish dissection in the indoor classroom. Participants learn how this invasive species threatens Tampa Bay's ecosystem and...
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