Welcome to The Virtual Wetlands Experience, an online gateway to The Wetlands Institute. Here you’ll find resources for parents, students, and educators; virtual Institute tours and animal encounters; community connections; and much more.
The Virtual Wetlands Experience is generously supported by
Virtual Visits
Kids Activity Packets
While on your virtual visits, be sure to take our Salt Marsh Safari Explorers Activity Pack with you to accompany your adventure.
Salt Marsh Safari
Take virtual tours to learn more about the salt marsh and its many inhabitants, including our resident Osprey Marshal and Lily.
Terrapin Tales
Visit our virtual Terrapin Station and learn all about our unique salt marsh turtle, the Diamondback Terrapin.
Aquarium Bytes
Stop by the virtual Aquarium Teaching and Watch Tank or watch mini Creature Feature and Aquarium Feeding videos.
Educator Activities
Educator Resources
Teacher portal for both professional and parent educators that provides resources, lesson plans, and activities related to our Environmental Education Field Trips and Traveling Environmental Education Programs.
Community Showcase
Wetlands Connection
Galleries highlighting the photography of The Wetlands Institute staff and the public. Plus how to submit your own work!