Learn the characteristics of mammals and find out what makes marine mammals so special.
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.
Marine Mammals:
From layers of blubber to filter feeding baleen we will explore the amazing adaptations marine mammals use to survive in the ocean. During this 2- hour program your seven- to twelve-year-old child will:
- Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
- Review the characteristics of mammals
- Test the insulating properties of blubber against other materials
- Take a guided tour of the Northern Pacific galley and observe the sea otters
- Play a game illustrating the migration patterns of whales
- Discern between whales of the same species by looking for subtle differences in their fin shape just like researchers in the field would
- Feed sea otters 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.
| Event Information | |
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| When |
Saturday, Feb 9, 2013 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Saturday, Oct 12, 2013 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM |
| Cost | $24 per child $19 for members Aquarium admission not included |
| Tickets | Please call to RSVP. |
| Sold Out | Feb. 9, 2013 |
| Ages | 7-12 years old |
| RSVP | Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all classes unless noted. (562) 951-1630 |
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