Jean-François Jubinville Rocheleau
Nice place, nice staff and everyone learn!! A place to go! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Marine Science Center
100 Lighthouse Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127Volusia CountyFlorida premises permit active since 2025(veterinary premises permit VE7154)Check with the state (opens in new tab)Matched to this clinic by address.
Real Vet Score 94 out of 100Real Vet ScoreExcellentLikely 93–94 given the evidence#10 of 58 scored vets in Volusia County How ranked4.7From 2,971 ratings across 2 sources4.7 on Google (opens in new tab) (2,885 reviews)4.6 on Yelp (opens in new tab) (86 reviews)Replies to 0% of Google and Yelp reviews (of 43 read)
How this score was calculated
| Ratings from | Avg | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 4.70 | 2,885 | |
| Yelp | 4.60 | 86 |
- Star ratings, weighted: 4.70. Member reviews count 1.5×, 3× with a checked bill.
- Last 24 months: 4.86 from 43 reviews, blended in at 25%.
- Adjusted toward the all-clinic average (4.55) with the weight of 20 reviews: 4.74.
- What 31 reviews say about care: +0.10 stars.
- Result: 4.84 stars = 94 / 100. Based on many ratings.
What people paid
Amounts pet owners reported for Marine Science Center.
Quoted in Google, Yelp and Facebook reviews
- Something else
- $8
median of 2 mentions, $8 to $8
As written by owners. Some may be estimates or part of a bill, and insurance isn't accounted for. What you pay depends on your pet's needs.
What pet owners say
Summary written by AIReviewers describe the facility as a compact but well-organized center offering interactive experiences with marine life and local wildlife. Many visitors highlight the educational aspects of the site, particularly regarding animal rehabilitation.
Often praised
- Several reviewers mention the informative and engaging staff.
- Multiple reviewers praise the hands-on stingray touch tank.
- Several reviewers note the extensive education programs and turtle rehabilitation.
Written by AI from the reviews (members' first, then the newest), Oct 25, 2026. It can be wrong: read the reviews for the full picture.
What reviews mention
Each review is read for the topics it talks about. Bars show how many of those mentions were positive (green, from the left) or negative (red, from the right).
- Front desk and staff
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (10) mentions
- Clean facilities
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (8) mentions
- Cost and billing
- 100% positive, 0% negative, (4) mentions
From 31 reviews read by AI. Topics mentioned fewer than 3 times are not shown.
About this clinic
As stated on the clinic's own website (marinesciencecenter.com), checked Oct 25, 2026. Call ahead to confirm.
- Hours
- Monday: CLOSED Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 – 4:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Reviews
Write a reviewMaria Robles
Star rating only, no written review.
Angela Vennes
Great educational experience and cool to see the turtle rehab. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Sandy Tincher
Star rating only, no written review.
Mark Grenham
Star rating only, no written review.
Cassie Prussia
We had an awesome time learning about different animals, feeding and touching the sting rays, watching the sea horses be fed, visiting with the birds, and learning about the sea turtles they have rescued and are helping. They have a learning room where we got listen to a… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
Krzysztof
Ciekawe miejsce by zobaczyć przyrodę i ludzi którzy ratują dzikie zwierzęta View on Google (opens in new tab)
Terry Mone'
MSC's renovations were done very well. Displays are fantastic. MSC personnel are welcoming, friendly, & knowledgeable. They do a great jobbrehabbing injured turtles & birds of prey. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Ronald Coffer
Star rating only, no written review.
Greta Robertson
I thoroughly enjoyed Marine Science Center. We loved seeing all the turtles in their rehabilitation tanks and watching the doctor fixing them up. We saw eagles and Falcons, snakes and lizards. It's a small place but pack with critters. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Austin Greiner
Great time! Worth the quick trip! View on Google (opens in new tab)
Ron Murphy
Star rating only, no written review.
Rosa Stewart
Un excelente lugar para pasar en familia con los niños View on Google (opens in new tab)
Kimberly Cannon
One of the must stops for my family. From petting and feeding stingrays to seeing all the other animals and the education classroom its a great place. Its also for a great cause. View on Google (opens in new tab)
Danny Young
Marine Science Center is a facility that displays a variety of local wildlife and marine animals, including many fish, reptile, and bird species. They also rehab injured sea turtles and sea birds. They have hands areas like cow-nosed rays petting area. They have raptors… Read the full review on Google (opens in new tab)
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