[citation needed] The public are allowed to get quite close to the animal life such as otters, baby alligators, snakes, tortoises, rabbits, bats, tarantulas, scorpions, geckos, cockroaches, centipedes, hermit crabs, freshwater fish, freshwater stingrays, black pacus, frogs, tadpoles, alligator snapping turtle, turtles, sharks, saltwater fish, horseshoe crabs and a sea turtle, and the museum frequently has organized animal-centered demonstrations, or more informal meet-and-greets with native and exotic Florida fauna.

features a Discovery Center for ages 7 and under, Go Green exhibit, Runways to Rockets including airplane simulators and information about space, Powerful You!

[citation needed] The Museum of Discovery and Science moved to its current location in downtown Fort Lauderdale in 1992.

[citation needed] The Museum of Discovery and Science also funds a volunteer program that allows children and adults alike to give back to the community.

[citation needed] The museum also hosts many special event activities such as the annual "Food and Wine Gala" to raise money.