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1075 Stone Harbor Blvd

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

+1 (609) 368-1211

http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org

Nature center featuring an aquarium and other exhibits on local marine life and animals of the salt marsh. Open year round, The Wetlands Institute hosts interactive educational programs for all ages. Learn about the creatures that call the marsh and the coast their home with unparalleled access to the marsh and coastal ecosystems. Observe and get up close and personal with coastal animals and plants from an elevated marsh walkway and dock; by kayak, paddleboard or boat; from an observation tower; or from a lecture hall with panoramic marsh views. Take a naturalist-led walk down a salt marsh trail, the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, or on the dunes of Avalon. Attend special events featuring hands-on, feet-wet activities and get a glimpse of the work done by our research, conservation and education departments. Other offerings include school field trips, scout programs, public outreach, Science Education at Sea, Homeschool programs, summer camps, event rentals, and more.

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4.520 reviews

Ethan G.

7/1/2025

TL;DR: don't miss this unassuming powerhouse of a nature experience. Note the five star ration and then reconcile this: it was a hot muggy day and we got there in the late morning with a toddler...

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John K.

11/12/2025

We saw an entertaining feeding of terrapins and small marine creatures. The highlight is the walk . The walk takes you right into the wetlands . So this place is well worth a visit. Although you...

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Debbie F.

7/30/2023

My family tends to stop at all animal related touristy things so brakes were hit as we passed The Wetlands Institute in beautiful Stone Harbor, NJ, They are a educational institute and offered a...

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James C.

6/3/2023

A wonderful nature reserve in Stone Harbor. A perfect 1-2 hour excursion to break up the pool/beach days w the kids. It's only about $8 a person and kids are even cheaper. You can rent binoculars...

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Andrea C.

8/7/2024

So much to see here at The Wetlands Institute. And we had a fabulous highly interactive boat trip with the greatest captain and crew. We definitely recommend this activity. So glad we went on this...

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