An aquarium is a tank that houses aquatic plants or animals. A terrarium is a tank that houses terrestrial plants or animals. Some of the aquariums are saltwater tanks and some are freshwater. Some plants and animals don't like saltwater, and some don't like freshwater.

Year-round we have the Sea Life Tank!

The Sea Life Tank is a saltwater aquarium. Some species in this tank come and go, but we always have common sea stars, purple sea urchins, and lightning whelks!

One day, we would like this to become a touch tank where visitors can be more up-close and personal with the animals.

During the summer we have these three extra tanks:

Saltwater Aquarium

The creatures in this saltwater aquarium are known to change based on what critters are found by the summer camp kids and the Environmental Education staff. Even though there is a lot of change, the permanent resident of this tank is Maggie.

Say hello to Maggie!

Maggie is a red legged hermit crab. During the school year Maggie and her aquarium lives at the Lee County School District office. She is at least a year and a half old.

Freshwater Aquarium

The freshwater aquarium is home to the one and only Squirt.

Say hello to Squirt!

Squirt is a yellow-bellied slider. During the school year Squirt and his aquarium live at the Lee County School District office.

Terrarium

The terrarium is home to the one and only Sandy Claws!

Say hello to Sandy Claws!

Sandy Claws is a common hermit crab. During the school year Sandy Claws and her terrarium live at the Lee County School District office.

These three tanks are found outside on the ground floor against the wall behind the building. During the summer, Environmental Education of Lee County School District set these tanks up at the Lovers Key Welcome and Discovery Center for the kids summer camp.