Aquarium Education Program
Junior Biologist Program: Sharks (Ages 10-12)
Sharks are amazing predators of the deep!
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.
Sharks II:
Sharks are amazing predators with remarkable adaptations. Separate the facts from the myths about this incredible animal. During this 2- hour program your ten- to twelve-year-old child will:
- Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
- Learn the key characteristics that make a shark a shark
- Discover the form and function of shark teeth through hands-on observation and comparison
- Dispel the common myth about sharks as “man-eaters”
- Build the ultimate shark in a team with other participants
- Take a guided tour of Shark Lagoon
- Feed animals 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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| Cost: | $24 per child $19 for members Aquarium admission not included |
| Ages: | 10-12 years old |
| RSVP: | (562) 951-1630 |
