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Featured Education Programs and Events

Aquarium Education Programs

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Children, Family and Adult Programs

We have something fun and educational for all ages!

From infants in strollers to adults, we are sure to have something to tempt the marine enthusiast in you!

School Field Trips

Your Aquarium Field Trip

The Aquarium of the Pacific invites you to come explore the over 12000 animals that call the Pacific Ocean home!

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Teacher Appreciation Days

Upcoming Public Programs

April 8, 2020 9:00 AM—6:00 PM

Teacher Appreciation Days

To thank our educators for all their hard work, the Aquarium is offering $7 admission to teachers and school support.

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Use these resources to help create a meaningful field trip and to learn more about how to lead your students.

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Help Fund Aquarium Field Trips for Students

Contributions to the Field Trip Face Campaign August 20 to 28 will be matched by a $5,000 grant from the Whitney Young Children’s Foundation, $5,000 from the Schulzman-Neri Foundation, and a $1,000 matching grant from the Mike and Diane Jensen Family.

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The Aquarium is proud to introduce its newly created standards-based Chaperone Field Trip Guides.

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Junior Biologist: Fish

Upcoming Public Programs

April 11, 2020 9:30 AM—11:30 AM

Junior Biologist: Fish

April class canceled Participants ages 7-12 will learn how marine biologists keep fish healthy in an aquarium environment.