Aquarium of the Pacific

Birds at the Aquarium?

Do you know a budding marine biologist? The Junior Biologist series of programs at the Aquarium will encourage a love of science in your seven- to twelve-year-old child.

Each 2-hour class includes theme related activities, guided gallery tour, interaction with our animal care staff behind-the-scenes, and a keepsake journal.

Birds and Reptiles I:

Why does an Aquarium have birds and reptiles? Come and discover the close ties that these animals have with the marine environment. During this 2- hour program your seven- to ten-year-old child will:

• Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
• Review the characteristics of birds and reptiles
• Observe and measure real sea turtle shells just like researchers in the field would
• Discover how different bird beaks function to capture different types of food
• Examine sea krait skin that has been shed
• Match birds and reptiles to their habitat
• Go over bird and reptile adaptations in a fun bingo game
• Meet a reptile with one of our animal care staff*
• Record observations in a keepsake journal

*The Aquarium reserves the right to change the animal interactions without notice due to animal safety, exhibit maintenance, or animal health reasons.

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