Discover how Tybee Island offers an immersive K-12 field trip experience combining fossil exploration and coastal ecology. Perfect for educators seeking active science learning on Georgia’s coast.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
Hang tight — photos are loading
This usually takes just a second.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on flat terrain with occasional uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
Tybee Island’s history includes use as a military outpost dating back to the Civil War.
Conservation
Ongoing efforts by local groups protect the island’s dunes and wetlands to maintain native habitats and prevent erosion.
Tybee Shark Teeth Tours
Discover how Tybee Island offers an immersive K-12 field trip experience combining fossil exploration and coastal ecology. Perfect for educators seeking active science learning on Georgia’s coast.
Tybee Shark Teeth Tours operates on Tybee Island, Georgia, offering guided shark-tooth and fossil-hunting experiences for visitors of all ages.
The business runs a Public Tybee Shark Teeth Tour — a one-hour beach walk that teaches participants basic techniques for finding shark teeth on Tybee Island's beaches. Private Tybee Shark Teeth Tours are available for groups, providing a tailored fossil-hunting experience for birthdays, reunions, team-building events, and other group outings; participants on private tours often leave with a bag of discovered treasures. Tybee Shark Teeth Tours also lists a K-12 School/ Field Trip Tour designed for educational visits and school groups.
All tours focus on hands-on searching of accessible shoreline areas around Tybee Island and include instruction on how to recognize fossilized shark teeth and other marine fossils. The company provides materials and guidance appropriate for family groups and students, and structures trips to match the selected tour type (public, private, or school field trip). Tour durations and group sizes vary by tour category; the Public Tybee Shark Teeth Tour is advertised as a one-hour experience.
Tybee Shark Teeth Tours maintains an online presence where visitors can find booking options and additional details about each trip type. Location, trip names, and summaries are published for transparency so prospective guests can choose the best experience. By offering distinct public, private, and K–12 options on Tybee Island, the business supports both casual visitors and organized groups seeking an educational outdoor activity focused on local marine fossils and family-friendly coastal exploration experiences today.
Location
Tybee Island, GA
Coastal beach location on Tybee Island
Public Tour Length
1 hour
One-hour public beach walk
Group Options
Public • Private • K–12
Options for families and groups
Tours Offered
3 tour types
Public, private, school field trips
Select a public spot, plan a private group, or schedule a K–12 field trip — view availability and booking options online.
Bring water and sunscreen
The island’s sun and salt air can be intense, so keep hydrated and use high-SPF sunscreen.
Wear sturdy shoes
Rocky shoreline and occasional mudflats require durable, closed-toe footwear for safe exploration.
Check tide schedules
Tide timing affects access to fossil hunting sites and tidal pools; plan your day accordingly.
Respect wildlife and habitats
Stay on marked trails and avoid disturbing live creatures to preserve the ecosystem.
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for navigating shores and hiking small trails safely.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial, especially during warm weather excursions.
Notebook and pencil
Useful for taking notes and recording observations during the tour.
Light jacket or windbreaker
Helpful for breezy mornings or sudden weather changes in spring.
spring