A favorite spot for local fishermen in St. Lucie County.

Our focus is on displaying ecosystems as complex communities of organisms interacting in their environment. At the Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, visitors can explore six different Florida marine habitats and learn about the complexity and importance of marine ecosystems. The largest aquarium is a model of a Caribbean coral reef. Other displays include living models of seagrass, mangrove, estuarine and nearshore habitats, as well as a deepwater Oculina coral reef. There are several smaller aquarium displays and a touch tank where you can meet some of our local sea creatures. Feeding Frenzy tours daily at 10:30am and Snack Time tours daily at 2:30pm. Behind-the-Scenes tour Saturday at 2:00pm.

Heathcote Botanical Gardens consists of an assortment of specialty gardens including a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Herb Garden, Rain-forest Display, Native Plants Garden and a Palm & Cycad Walk. These areas convey an atmosphere of individual garden rooms. Through this type of garden design, you will sense the intimacy of this unique botanical garden. Gracing the areas in between these specialty gardens are borders of flowering shrubs, bulbs, trees, vines and other assorted herbaceous plants. Niches found throughout the garden provide varied micro-climates, which allows the use of a wide variety of plants ranging from those found in Mediterranean climates to the Tropics. Home of the largest public tropical bonsai collection in the U.S. - The James J. Smith Bonsai Gallery, featuring 100 bonsai trees on permanent display. Heathcote's mission is to educate and inspire by providing a place of beauty and a resource for the conservation of our environment.

The Manatee Center is an ideal place to learn more about the Treasure Coast's unique environment and its inhabitants, including the threatened Florida manatee. Inside you'll find various aquariums featuring native species found in the Indian River Lagoon, a touch tank with interesting critters, and interactive exhibits - all of which are enhanced by wonderful volunteers happy to share their knowledge with you. Outside, the wildlife observation tower provides visitors a bird's-eye-view of the Indian River Lagoon. We are situated at the mouth of Moore's Creek which is a popular spot to see visiting manatees during colder months. There are 400-500 manatees living in our area year-round but, considering their backyard is 156 miles long and connected to a multitude of creeks and canals, it is never guaranteed that they will be visiting the Center at any given time. The Manatee Center is supported by donations, memberships and the proceeds from its gift shop.

Welcome to Al's Family Farms in Fort Pierce, Florida - the heart of the Indian River Citrus District. AL’s Red Barn Grill is open year around. Our historic Red Barn Packinghouse and Citrus Shop are open late October thru April. Self guided tours available Nov-April. Visit us for the freshest local Florida citrus, fresh squeezed orange juice & Sharon's homemade fudge. A short video tour running in our lobby & the OJ Corral is open during Citrus Shop hours. Watch us pack Indian River Citrus to send to your freezin' friends up north! Every summer, Al's store moves across the driveway to our Red Barn Grill! We still have our LOCALLY GROWN, FRESH SQUEEZED Orange & Grapefruit Juice, vine-ripe Tomatoes, Watermelon, Southern Peaches, Local Honey, Smoked Fish Dip, Fried Peanuts, Sunshine Shakes and hand dipped & soft serve Ice Cream!

Fort Pierce is home to gorgeous beaches, bountiful fishing, and great people. Also known as the Sunrise City, Fort Pierce embodies an Island State of Mind. It is here where the second location and production facility of Islamorada Beer Company has landed. You can visit our 25, 000 sq ft. brewery and catch a glimpse on how the beer is kegged, bottle or canned.