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Nov 24
2024
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9:00 am
Ocean Investigators
Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science programs!
Ocean Investigators
Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science programs!
Nov 24
2024
2024
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific
Do you know a child who loves the ocean? Ocean Investigators is a series of programs at the Aquarium for participants 7-12 years old, that encourages exploration of marine life.
Each 2-hour class includes theme related activities, guided gallery tour, interaction with our animal care staff, and a keepsake journal. See below for each program theme, activities, and dates.
TICKETS
Reservations
Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct program.
Members, please call to make your reservations.
DATE
Sunday
November 24, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
November 24, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
Saturday
December 7, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
December 7, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
Sunday
December 22, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
December 22, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
COST
$38.00 per person; $32.00 for Aquarium members
Aquarium Admission not included
Aquarium Admission not included
Program Themes
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Sharks
June 30, August 25, October 27, December 22
Did you know that sharks come in many shapes and sizes? Come explore the variety of sharks found at the Aquarium and in the ocean. During this 2-hour program your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of galleries to see sharks
- Touch sharks in our Shark Lagoon
- Compare and contrast different types of shark teeth
- Touch animal biofacts relating to sharks
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific / Anitza Valles
Ocean Investigators: Invertebrates
May 5, July 13, September 8, November 9
They may be spineless, but they are mighty in numbers! Discover the startling survival techniques of these incredible creatures. During this 2-hour program your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the Northern Pacific and Tropical Galleries to see invertebrates
- Learn all about several different groups of invertebrates
- Touch animal biofacts relating to invertebrates
- Record observations of these unique animals
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Mammals
May 18, July 28, September 29, November 24
From layers of blubber to filter feeding baleen we will explore the amazing adaptations marine mammals use to survive in the ocean! During this 2-hour program your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the North Pacific Gallery
- Review the characteristics of mammals
- Explore marine mammal biofacts
- Record observations of marine mammals
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Fish
June 15, August 10, October 13, December 7
Sink into the watery world of fish with us as we survey the amazing adaptations of these scaly friends. During this 2-hour program, your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of Tropical Gallery to see variety of fish
- Learn the key characteristics that make a fish a fish
- Explore biofacts to learn more about fish
- Record fish observations made during program
EVENT DETAILS
Sunday
November 24, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
November 24, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
Saturday
December 7, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
December 7, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
Sunday
December 22, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
December 22, 2024
9:00–11:00 am PT
Reservations
Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct program.
Members, please call to make your reservations.
$38.00 per person; $32.00 for Aquarium members
Aquarium Admission not included
Aquarium Admission not included
(562) 590-3100 Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all experiences unless noted. Cancellations made 72 hours before the program will receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than 72 hours before a program will still be charged the full program price.
7-12 years old