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.

Address:3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL

3 camps available

Bay-Day Camp

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...

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM6-10 yearsOct 12, 2026 – Apr 23, 2027 · 1 day, Monday, Wednesday, Friday
$80/ 1 day
Holi-Bay Camp

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...

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM6-10 yearsDec 21, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 · 1 day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
$80/ 1 day
Spring Break Camp

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...

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM6-10 yearsMar 15, 2027 – Mar 19, 2027 · 1 day, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
$80/ 1 day

6 activities available

Bay Babies

Bay Babies

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

Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM3-6 years
$10/ per class
FREE Storytime

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...

Saturday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMUp to 6 years
$0/ per class
Homeschool Programs

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...

Friday 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM + 9 more6-18 years
Price N/A
Squid Dissection

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...

Sunday 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM + 1 moreN/A
$10/ per class
Sensory Sundays

Sensory Sundays

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

Sunday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM + 2 moreN/A
$5/ per class
Lionfish Dissection

Lionfish Dissection

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

Sunday 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM + 1 moreN/A
$10/ per class

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