Address: Post Office Box 1000
Wantagh, New York 11793
Phone: 516-679-7254
Fax: 516-679-7258
Website: www.nysparks.state.ny.us
Hours of Operation: Call nature center office for current schedule of operation.
Fees: Entry fees at various times of the year. Additional cost for environmental
programs conducted by park staff. Managed by New York State Parks. Call for
current fee schedule and permit information:
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Long Island Region
Post Office Box 247, Belmont Avenue
Babylon, New York 11702
631-669-1000.
Mission: To provide safe and enjoyable recreational and interpretive opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors, and to teach them to be responsible stewards of our valuable natural, historic, and cultural resources.
Target Audience: The general public.
Facility Description: An exhibit area which depicts a variety of marine habitats, areas for children to feel live animals and look through a microscope, children's activity area, the Discovery Bone Cove, a butterfly garden and an environmental boardwalk which leads to a dune environment.
Facilities for People with Special Needs: All handicapped accessible.
Types of Programs and Resources Offered: Interpretive programs for schools, youth organizations, groups, and the general public are available. Call for information.
Topics Addressed: The South Shore Estuary Reserve, seashore and dune
environments, marine life, and plant life.