School Programs
- Animal Interaction and/or Touch
- 50-Minute Classroom Program
- Classroom Experiments
- Aquarium on Wheels Program
- 45-Minute Theater Program
- Visit to Aquarium Habitat
This mobile tidepool exhibit is also great for display at fairs, festivals, conferences, and even birthday parties!
Please Note:
Aquarium on Wheels is a unique program, in which we utilize live aquatic animals. In the event that the welfare of those animals is compromised, the Aquarium of the Pacific reserves the right to modify or even cancel a program. We will do everything in our power to keep your scheduled appointment with Aquarium on Wheels; however, if a situation does arise, be it a travel or animal issue, you will be notified as soon as possible and alternate arrangements will be made at that time.
It All Flows to Me Classroom Program
3rd-8th Grade
Take your students on the ultimate watery adventure as we raft into our world and explore the links between watersheds, groundwater, and pollution. Learn how each of us is connected to the path of water and has the ability to stop pollution in its tracks. Inspire your class to change their environment for the better by discovering the important role that groundwater plays in the hydrological cycle and in our own supply of drinking water. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: 3rd: 3b, 5d. 4th: 3a, 5a. 5th: 3a, d, e. 6th: 2a, b. 7th: 3c, 4a. 8th: 9a, 3d.Under the Sea Shapes
Pre-K-K Auditorium Program
20-150 students
The ocean is full of incredible animals and vibrant colors! In this interactive educator and video led program, children will match ocean animals to their shapes and learn to find shapes that are hiding in sharks, sea anemones and many more ocean creatures! Discover the animals that live both above and below the water’s surface by participating in this exciting program designed especially for preschool and daycare groups.
Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a, c; 4a, b, d, e.Pacific Journeys
K-8 Grade Auditorium Program
20-150 students
Travel the globe with an Aquarium educator to earn your passport to the Pacific! Aquarium on Wheels invites your students to participate in an interactive presentation to learn about ocean inhabitants and their unique adaptations for survival in a watery world. Each educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: K: 1a;2a-c; 4a-e. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2d; 4a. 3rd: 3a-c, e. 4th: 2a, b; 3a-c. 5th: 2a, c; 3a, d. 6th: 5a-e. 7th: 5a, c. 8th: 8d.Amazing Animal Adaptations
K-2 Grade Classroom Program
15-40 students
What do blubber, flukes, and sharp shark teeth all have in common? They are all amazing animal adaptations! Join us as we discover the wonderful world of animal adaptations through demonstrations and hands-on experiences with live animals. Your students will explore fascinating marine creatures through this fun and educational class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a-c. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2a, d; 3d.Predators on the Prowl
3-5 Grade Classroom Program
15-40 students
The ocean is full of amazing predators. From the 110-foot long blue whale to the 3-inch long goby, predators can be found in all shapes and sizes. Big or small, predators are an important part of the marine ecosystem. In this class, your students will delve into the world of ocean predators while discovering facts and dispelling myths. Sharks, whales, seals, and otters are just some of the predators that your students will discover in this exploratory class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: 3rd: 3a, b, c, e. 4th: 2a, b, 3a, b. 5th: 2a, c.Catch a Wave
Grades 3-5 Auditorium Program
20-150 students
Paddle out and Catch a Wave with our new Aquarium on Wheels auditorium program. Join an Aquarium educator’s wacky cousin Joey from the Midwest and wave expert Sandy C. Shore as they explore the ins and outs of waves. Through this engaging program students will learn about the science of waves and get hands on with local marine animals that are able to survive the crashing surf. They will feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber or feel the rough textured skin of a shark. Dedicated to develop an appreciation for the wonders of the ocean environment, Aquarium on Wheels will deliver a memorable experience for all!
Science Standards: 3rd: 1d, 3a. 4th: 3b, 5a. 5th 3a, 4c.Food Web Frenzy
6-8 Grade Classroom Program
15-40 students
The ocean’s inhabitants are all interconnected in a web of energy. Those that eat are also eaten! Whether plankton or sharks, marine organisms play an essential role in this web of life. Join us as we learn the importance of an animal’s position in the ocean’s food web through interactive and exploratory class time. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: 6th: 5a, b, c, d, e. 7th: 5a:, c. 8th: 8d.Aquacology
9-12 Grade Classroom Program 15-40 students
Water is water, or is it? In this class your students will explore the world of aquarium filtration. By building their own aquarium systems complete with filtration, students will discover the importance of water quality and what it takes to keep water suitable to support life. Protein skimmers, bio-towers, UV sterilizers and other state of the art aquarium filtration components will be explored in this interactive class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
Science Standards: Earth Sciences: 7a. Chemistry: 2b; 5a, d. Investigation and Experimentation: 1L.
