Dauphin Island Attractions
Dauphin Island was originally settled in the early 1700s due to its abundant timber, fresh water, and great harbor. However over the next century the island changed hands between France, Great Britain and Spain when it was realized that it was an ideal defense post.
Today the island is an Audubon bird sanctuary with walking trails open to the public and it has become known as an important site for bird migration.
The freshwater lake offers many recreational opportunities such as swimming, fishing and relaxing on the beaches.
Today the island is an Audubon bird sanctuary with walking trails open to the public and it has become known as an important site for bird migration.
The freshwater lake offers many recreational opportunities such as swimming, fishing and relaxing on the beaches.
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab promotes education of the general public through the public aquarium. The four key habitats of coastal Alabama are highlighted in the Estuarium: the Mobile Tensaw River Delta, Mobile Bay, the Barrier Islands and the Northern Gulf of Mexico. Interactive exhibits showcase the plants, animals, and other natural resources along with an interactive boat exhibit and a real time Weather Station.
All values are in United States Dollars
Dauphin Island Sea Lab
101 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
United States
101 Bienville Boulevard
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
United States
Phone 1 (251) 861-2141
Fax 1 (251) 861-4646
Hours
March 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to February 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
| Adult | $ 7.00 |
| Senior | $ 6.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 4.00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Fort Gaines Historic Site
Fort Gaines is located on Dauphin Island, a location that changed control from France to Great Britain and then to Spain eventually stopping with the United States seizing control in 1813. Fort Gaines was completed in 1861 and played a major role in the Battle of Mobile Bay.
The fort was used in WW I was an artillery garrison and in WW II as a US Coast Guard station.
The fort was used in WW I was an artillery garrison and in WW II as a US Coast Guard station.
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
