Aquarium of the Pacific

From inking octopuses to sea star stomachs!

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.

Invertebrates I:

They may be spineless, but they are mighty in numbers! Discover the startling survival techniques of these simple creatures. During this 2- hour program your seven- to ten-year-old child will:

• Touch invertebrates in our private classroom touch pools
• Learn about several different groups of invertebrates
• Take a guided tour of the Northern and Tropical galleries to find invertebrates on a scavenger hunt
• Discover the planktonic beginning stage of sea stars, sea jellies and crabs
• As a group, create the ultimate invertebrate
• Use their sense of touch to identify invertebrates in a guessing game
• Feed invertebrates in our private classroom touch pools*
• 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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