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a 600 year-old dugout canoe, remnants of pirate ships and a simulated
coral reef cave at the Museum of Natural History. Learn about the
native Keys inhabitants, the early explorers, the pioneers and developers
of the "Railroad that Died at Sea." See the Bellarmine jug (circa
1580), a shipwreck artifact that was found in 1980 in almost perfect
condition in the Atlantic Ocean off the Florida Keys.
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Be
introduced to Key deer and other animals native to the Keys including
turtles, snails, snakes and whales through the museum's displays.
The seabird and water diorama will familiarize you to what you
might see as you view Florida Bay at the waters edge of Crane
Point.
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Relive
the swashbuckling adventures of Keys Pirates in the Children's
Activity Center, located on the deck outside Orientation Theatre.
Climb aboard a 17th century galleon, "Los Ninos de Los Cayos,"
an interactive vessel complete with pirate clothes and treasure!
All
ages will enjoy examining crabs, starfish, sea urchins, sea
cucumbers, conchs and other sea creatures in the touch tanks
located on both sides of the deck.
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