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SHELLING ON LITTLE T YBEE: For those in your group looking to collect natural, authentic mementos to take home, seashells from Little Tybee Island are the perfect answer. Shells on this uninhabited natural preserve can be quadruple the size of those on Tybee's more populated beaches, making them great for decorating and happy memories of Tybee Island. VISIT THE T YBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER: Tybee's ecosystem is vibrant and right at your fingertips, and the Tybee Island Marine Science Center is the perfect place to go for a closer look. The Center offers tanks filled with fish, turtles and crabs to view (and sometimes touch), as well as beach walks and eco tours for a more personal, hands-on experience. They also embark on floating classrooms that explore Tybee and Savannah's creeks and rivers, which is perfect for groups looking to do something unique. DAY 3 WALK WITH THE WILDLIFE: Start the day with a Tybee Beach Ecology Trip. These are offered year-round by marine biologist Dr. Joe Richardson. You will embrace learning about the variety of marine life along the Georgia coast. Located just east of Savannah on a marsh island, the Oatland Island Wildlife Center features a two- mile Native Animal Nature Trail that winds through maritime forest, salt marsh and freshwater wetlands. More than 40 programs are available for groups to study endangered species and organism classification. EXPLORE WORMSLOE STATE HISTORIC SITE: Drive through a breathtaking avenue of live oaks and Spanish moss that makes for a perfect group photo. At Wormsloe State Historic Site, groups can learn about early colonial life and tour the museum of original artifacts. Costumed interpreters and crafting programs available. SAVANNAH PARKS AND GARDENS: Explore Savannah's beautiful parks and botanical gardens to get a glimpse of the colorful and hearty plants that grow in the coastal zone. You can spot a variety of flowers and bushes across Savannah. From the Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs' Botanical Garden, the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens or Forsyth Park, there are several varieties of flora to be seen. DINE WITH THE PIRATES: Since 1753, The Pirates' House has been welcoming visitors to Savannah with a bounty of delicious food, drink and rousing good times. Situated a scant block from the Savannah River, The Pirate's House first opened as an inn for seafarers and fast became a rendezvous for blood-thirsty pirates and sailors from the seven seas. KIM WEBSTER Sales Manager 912.644.6470 KWebster@VisitTybee.com VisitTybee.com