Eco Tours in Marathon, Florida Keys
For nature lovers you should experience one of Marathons friendly eco tours . Travel through the mangrove islands in a kayak observing coral patches that attract hundreds of tropical fish and turtles. Sharks can be observed 4-5 feet from the shore along with large tarpon . At Crane point Museum, Nature Center & Historic Site you can hike 64 acres through Crane Point Hammock and encounter a variety of plant life and trees. Animals from raccoons and bird life surround you .In 1990 The Museum of Natural History was built at Crane Point where you can find tanks full of sharks , rays and fish , or view the simulated coral reef cave.
Be introduced to the Key deer and other animals native to the Keys including turtles, snails, snakes and whales through the museum’s displays. The seabird and water diorama will familiarize you to what you might see as you view Florida Bay at the waters edge of Crane Point.
Crane Point Museum, Nature Center & Historic Site
Phone: 305-743-9100
Mile Marker 50.5 Bayside
Marathon , FL 33050
The Turtle Hospital
Phone: 305-743-6509
2396 Overseas Highway
Marathon , FL 33050
Marathon Kayak
Phone: (305) 743-0561
6363 Overseas Hwy. MM 50.5
Marathon , FL 33050
Dolphin Research Center
Grassy Key
Marathon, FL
(305) 289-1121