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Featured Education Programs and Events

Aquarium Education Programs

Public Programs

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

Thank you for your interest in bringing a field trip to the Aquarium.

We look forward to introducing you and your students to over 11,000 animals that call the Pacific Ocean their home.

Special Programming Features

Parent and Me: Otters

2-6 years old with an adult

April 20, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

Parent and Me: Otters

Parent and Me classes allow adults and children to learn together through play, movement, and exploration.

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

Aquarium Offers New Class for Parents and Children, Ages 2 to 6

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Aquarium Offers New Class for Parents and Children, Ages 2 to 6

Parent and Me classes allow parents and children ages two to six to learn together through play, movement, and exploration.

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Chaperone Field Trip Guides

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

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Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist

Upcoming Public Programs

April 21, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist

Feeding and caring for fish and sharks is a fun and rewarding career!

Aquarist is not a zodiac sign. It is a very important position that our scaly and spineless friends rely on! Find out what it takes to be one in this three-hour class!