Aquarium of the Pacific

Coral Reef Critters

Coral reefs are amazing places!  Join us as we explore the colorful and exciting world of coral reefs.  In this hands-on and interactive class, students will actually become reef animals and learn about what it takes to survive among the corals.  Colorful butterflyfish, intriguing sea horses, and fish that poop sand are just a few of the critters we will investigate in the coral reef.

Rumbly Tumbly Tidepools

Life in the tidepool can be tough!  Join us as we build a tidepool and discover just how many spineless creatures call the tidepool their home.  From tubefeet to tentacles, come and learn how these creatures make a living in the rumbly tumbly tide pools.

Sharky’s Adventure

Sharks are cool! And the more you know about them, the more amazing they are. Did you know that sharks come in all shapes and sizes and some can be as big as a city bus? Join Sharky as he goes on an adventure to learn what sharks eat, how they find their food and what their skin feels like in this exciting class. As Sharky explores the world of sharks, students will gain a better appreciation for these magnificent predators and even get a chance to touch one!

Scales to Fish Tails

Did you know that a jellyfish is not a fish?  Did you know that some male fish play the role of mom?  Discover just how fishy living in water can be as we explore these fascinating finned creatures. Through a variety of fintastic hands on activities and games, participants will dive into the watery world of fish and learn what a fish is, where fish live and how fish adapt to their unique environments.

Wigglie Squigglies

They may be spineless, but there is power in numbers!  Most animals in the ocean do not have backbones.  Join us as we examine jiggling jellies, spiny sea stars, and the outrageous eight-legged octopus, just a few of the many invertebrates that call the Pacific home.  By taking part in exciting activities, students will discover how some of these spineless creatures adapt to their watery world.

The Story of Splashy

Watch out! The ocean is full of hungry creatures, including Snaggletooth, the hungriest of them all. Help our imaginary friend Splashy protect herself from Snaggletooth by changing her shape, size and color and giving her all sorts of special adaptations. Meet real ocean animals that use the same adaptations you give Splashy in this interactive program.

Ocean Rangers: Marine Mammal Mystery

Grades 1-2

Join training officer Sergeant Sargo for the adventure of a lifetime. After learning about marine mammals, students are enlisted by the Sergeant to track a mysterious group of marine mammals along their migration route. Help Sergeant Sargo discover what kinds of mammals make up this strange group of animals and why they are heading down the coast.