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Biscayne National ParkKayaking on Biscayne Bay
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Biscayne National Park
For Kids
 
A girl explores the red mangroves in Biscayne National Park.

Kids will enjoy snorkeling in the bay or on the coral reef, poking along the rocky shoreline at Convoy Point, and canoeing along the park's mangrove coast. The Dante Fascell Visitor Center has great exhibits to help kids learn about Biscayne's watery world, and our touch table provides lots of opportunities for one-on-one learning with a park ranger.

From January through March, the park offers a three-day/two-night residential environmental education camping program on Elliott Key for fifth and sixth grade classes. Special events throughout the year offer families a great opportunity to learn about the park together.

On the second Sunday of each month from January through May, the park hosts Family Fun Fest, three full hours of hands on activities for kids and kids-at-heart. Come celebrate the National Park Service's birthday on the last Sunday in August. Cleanups are a great way to spend a day in the park and help benefit it at the same time. Check our activity calendar for dates.

 Family Fun Fest parents demonstrate how tides work.
Family Fun Fest
Learn about the park's award-winning program.
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An underwater adventure through your computer!
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Take an underwater adventure through your computer!
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Pat Cummins' painting of mangroves at Adams Key  

Did You Know?
Rotating art exhibits in Biscayne National Park's Dante Fascell Visitor Center Gallery highlight the works of both established and emerging artists who are inspired by the park's natural beauty.

Last Updated: August 23, 2006 at 12:46 EST