Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tours

Name: Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tours
Address: 400 2nd Avenue Northeast, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, US
Telephone: (727) 291-4103
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

Explore Tampa Bay’s wildlife while supporting conservation.

5(5 reviews)

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Located in St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center Eco-Tours offers eco boat adventures from 400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47. Guests glimpse coastal wildlife—birds, dolphins, manatees—and learn about the estuary. The tours include net pulls for research in a catch-and-release program, with staff praised for friendliness and knowledge. Proceeds support Tampa Bay Watch, a local environmental organization, making it a value-friendly option for families.

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400 2nd Ave NE Slip Q47, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA

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400 2nd Avenue Northeast

St. Petersburg, FL, 33701

(727) 291-4103 tampabayecotours.org/

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Services

Eco Boat Tour

Guided hour-long boat tours showcasing Tampa Bay's wildlife, including dolphins, manatees, and birds, with educational insights from friendly staff.

Marine Research Net Pulls

Interactive catch-and-release sessions where guests help gather fish and sea creatures for research, learning about local marine ecosystems.

Sunset and Evening Tours

Scenic tours at sunset offering beautiful views of downtown St. Petersburg and Bird Island, with photo opportunities and wildlife sightings.

Discovery Center Exhibits

Educational exhibits at the Discovery Center with marine life displays, daily feedings, and conservation-focused activities for all ages.

Special Event Tours

Themed tours like Christmas bird counts and other seasonal events, providing unique experiences and community engagement.

5.00 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Kimberly Anne

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· 8 months ago

We stumbled across this center on the ground floor of the building at the end of the pier. There is a small gift shop at the entrance that you can browse freely, but access to the exhibits costs $8 for adults and $3 for children. They have daily marine life feedings and different events. The exhibits are educational and focused on local marine life and conservation, making it a great low-cost stop for families with kids. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and informative as we navigated through the each section.

Amy Webb

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· 9 months ago

My husband and I gathered a few friends and went on the 5pm Eco Boat Tour and it was awesome! We saw tons of rare birds (including a royal tern and a spoonbill!), a manatee, handful of dolphins, and got a great little ride around downtown and Bird Island in Coffee Pot Bayou at sunset. Mandy and Brooke were super friendly and informative- they even offered to take your picture with the sunset in the background. For an hour ride, I’m so happy with the experience and price. Also, every penny goes to a great cause- Tampa Bay Watch is a fantastic local environmental organization that has done so much for the health of our Bay. Definitely going to do it again!

Amanda Cunningham

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· 9 months ago

Such a great activity to do in St Pete! We wanted to do a boat ride and see some animals and we're so glad we chose the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center tour. The staff was fantastic and answered all of our questions -- we got to see really cool little marine life from what they brought up in the net (including this puffer fish) and then were followed back to shore by two dolphins who swam in our wake for quite some time and put on an amazing show! Bird island was also great and we saw beautiful birds and pelicans. But the best part was getting to ask so many questions and learn about the estuary and the marine life and the history of the area. We were there during school vacation and they had a camp on the boat and did a fantastic job of keeping the campers engaged, which was nice to see. Thank you for such a great experience! I can't wait to go back and do the longer evening tour!

Tracey Grimm

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· 9 months ago

My bestie and I had a wonderful time on the Christmas bird count with Grace and the gang. 10/10 recommend for beautiful Tampa Bay views!

Ken Gatzke

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· 10 months ago

We have enjoyed this tour several times. Each time is a unique experience because the crew does net pulls to gather fish and other small sea creatures for research. (It is a catch and release research program.) The crew does a wonderful job of teaching and sharing what makes Tampa Bay a natural classroom. Be sure to stop in at The Tampa Bay Discovery Center at the Pier to see more displays and wildlife!

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