The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur, through the Center for Marine Studies, helps to educate students, schoolteachers, other professionals and the public about the marine sciences and the animals we care for. The Care Center also collaborates and networks with other agencies, museums and universities toward ongoing research in the marine field to help in the treatment of their patients.

Group tours are arranged through the Marine Mammal Care Center’s marketing and development director, or through the educational coordinator at the Center for Marine Studies. Due to safety considerations, a “tour” is limited to classroom activities and viewing the animals from outside the perimeter fence, and does not entail a behind-the-scenes (i.e. inside the fence) look at the Care Center.

The Center for Marine Studies can be reached by calling 310-547-9888.

Education- Scout Programs:

The Marine Mammal Care Center has enjoyed working with Scout Troops over the years, and now we are proud to offer a Marine Biology Patch in our Sea Dog Gift Shop!  To schedule a group tour, discuss award project opportunities or take part in a donation drive please e-mail info@marinemammalcare.org or call 310-548-5677 with the following information:

• Name of group and contact information
• Age and number of attendees
• Requested date and time

Tours include: Guided tour of the Care Center and its current patients including an overview of marine mammals and medical conditions that are seen at the Care Center, short educational video, classroom craft/ activity or short lab exercise, and a mock animal rescue and rehabilitation exercise (dependant on age).

Tour length: Approximately 1-2 hours

Availability: To schedule a tour please try to contact our offices 3-4 months in advance of your requested tour date.  Tours will be booked on a first come-first serve basis and are typically scheduled Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

General Education Programs and Field Trips:

To schedule a group tour or take part in a donation drive, please e-mail info@marinemammalcare.orgor call 310-548-5677 with the following information:

• Name of group and contact information
• Age and number of attendees
• Requested date and time

Tours include: Guided tour of the Care Center and its current patients including an overview of marine mammals and medical conditions that are seen at the Care Center, short educational video, classroom craft or activity, and a mock animal rescue and rehabilitation exercise (dependant on age).

Tour length: Approximately 1-2 hours

Availability: To schedule a tour please try to contact our offices 3-4 months in advance of your requested tour date.  Tours will be booked on a first come-first serve basis and are typically scheduled Monday-Sunday 10am-4pm.

Please contact the education coordinator at info@marinemammalcare.org for any associated tour fees.