Aquarium of the Pacific

Learn how marine biologists keep fish healthy in an aquarium environment.

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.

Fish II:

Sink into the watery world of fish with us as we survey the many amazing adaptations these scaly friends have. During this 2- hour program your ten- to twelve-year-old child will:

• Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
• Learn the fundamental characteristics that make a fish a fish
• Use a dichotomous key to identify fish
• Dissect a mackerel
• Become a fish detective to solve a fishy crime using strategic fish identification techniques
• Discover how scientist determine the age of fish
• Feed fish behind-the-scenes with 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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