Amenities
Stroll through the Sanctuary to view nearly 100 birds on display
Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the 1.5 acre sanctuary which is home to nearly 100 permanently disabled birds. Our permanent residents include Eastern Brown Pelicans, Cormorants, Gulls, Oystercatchers, American White Pelicans, Hawks, Vultures, Blue Jays, Sandhill Cranes, Owls, and much more.
Great Place for Photography Lovers
In addition to the Sanctuary's display birds, the grounds are home to countless wild birds that freely roam the Sanctuary and nest in the trees above. The Sanctuary is perfectly suited for bird watchers and photographers, as many stroll the grounds of the Sanctuary enjoying the tremendous photography opportunities.
Learn about Florida's Native marine environment in the Sanctuary's eco-discovery center!
Visit the Sanctuary’s new Environmental Education Center to learn more about Florida's native marine and estuarine environment. On display are native eels, burrfish, and more!
Enjoy the breathtaking view from the Sanctuary's Observation Tower
Located in the Sanctuary's Shade Garden is the observation tower. Here visitors can enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view of the Gulf of Mexico, as well as all of the native Florida birds that can be found on the surrounding beach. Learn about the local plant life with the aid of educational signs on display on the tower.
Browse the Sanctuary's Gift Shop
Visit the Sanctuary's gift shop for an ice-cold beverage, or to browse the wide variety of merchandise available such as t-shirts, hats, educational books, paintings and more!
Pelican Hand-Feeding Presentation
The Pelican Hand-Feeding Presentation takes place daily at 2:30pm in front of our Pelican aviaries. Here visitors can watch while Sanctuary staff hand-feed fish to our Eastern Brown and American White Pelicans and learn all about these beautiful and charismatic birds.
Bird of prey Presentations
Our volunteer handlers give Bird of Prey Presentation between 12-4pm every Saturday throughout the Sanctuary as long as they are not attending an off-site event. During the presentation visitors will meet our resident ambassadors and listen while Sanctuary volunteers teach you everything you want to know about Florida's native Raptors.
Reading with Rufous
It's story time at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary!
Bring your kids down to the Sanctuary to meet Rufous, the Sanctuary's resident eastern screech owl, while Amy Nulph, one of the Sanctuary's Avian Hospital Specialists, reads stories from the "Hello Little Owl" book series, written and illustrated by Mary Uihlein. "Reading with Rufous" is a fun, educational experience for younger kids. Please see our Facebook page for Rufous' schedule!
Bird Releases on the Beach
Seaside will periodically conduct public bird releases on the beach just outside of the Sanctuary. Watch as Seaside staff and volunteers release successfully rehabilitated pelicans, gulls, cormorants, and terns. Please follow us on Facebook for updates when a release is scheduled!
Guided Tours & Special Events
Special Events
Seaside often holds special events at the Sanctuary such a photography classes, Painting at Seaside classes, Halloween costume contests, yoga classes, and much more. Please follow us on Facebook for updates on upcoming events and check our event calendar!
Book your own Event at the Sanctuary
Want to hold a special event at the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary? The Sanctuary is the perfect place to hold weddings and children's birthday parties right on the beach!
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