NPS/Kodak photo by Neil Montanus

Student studies marine life.

National Parks provide more than a place for recreation and relaxation. They are places where we can learn science and history lessons in real life settings.

Biscayne National Park provides a perfect outdoor classroom with its four interrelated natural systems and cultural resources spanning 10,000 years. It is a place where a mainland mangrove shoreline, a shallow bay, the northern Florida Keys and living coral reef intermingle.

Biscayne offers teachers and students a variety of educational opportunities including ranger-guided and self-guided programs, an overnight program and even an electronic field trip which can be done from the comfort of the classroom.

The Environmental Education Program works to cultivate an appreciation of our natural world, leading to the preservation of Biscayne's natural resources along the southeastern edge of the Florida peninsula and ultimately the environment as a whole.

We are excited for you and your students to embark on the adventure of exploring one of almost 400 National Park Units in the country! As you will soon discover, Biscayne National Park is a treasure chest filled with gold, silver, emeralds, and diamonds. Let us take you there!

All education programs at Biscayne National Park are written to Sunshine State Standards and are free of charge. There are no entrance fees to the Park. Concession-operated boat trips are available for a fee — click here to learn more.