Discount Offers · Nature & Parks in

217 offers found

-15%

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Barrier Island EcoTours

Venture to Capers Island Heritage Preserve, a pristine barrier island accessible only by boat located just north of Charleston, South Carolina. We will cruise through winding tidal creeks to discover the diverse wildlife inhabiting this salt marsh ecosystem. Your naturalist guide will regale you with their knowledge about our local ecology and the wildlife we encounter along the way. Common sights include bottlenose dolphins, numerous shore and wading birds, oyster bed communities (which we sample during oyster season), and occasionally a sea turtle or manatee. Along the way, we set up crab traps and place specimens in our onboard touch tank for a closer examination. We encourage children to participate in setting traps and handling some of the marine life. We also have an onboard specimen table filled with shells and skulls for everyone to handle and learn about. As you arrive at Capers Island, feel free to explore its stunning ‘Boneyard Beach’, a sculpture garden of trees left on the beachfront due to erosion. A great trip for all ages! Our boat has restrooms and a beaching ramp. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours as we slowly navigate through the salt marsh tidal creeks. Children remain engaged throughout and are free to move around. Afterward, we make a stop at Capers for about an hour and a half, giving you ample time to explore independently. Our naturalist will be available if you have any questions. During cooler months, you can take inland trails to explore the maritime forest or inner pond.

Page 1 of 15