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:
Sharks are amazing predators with remarkable adaptations. Separate the facts from the myths about this incredible animal. During this 2- hour program your seven- to twelve-year-old child will:
- Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
- Learn the key characteristics that make a shark a shark
- Take a guided tour of the Southern California gallery to observe local shark species
- Discover how well shark senses work by matching the sense to the distance that it works
- See just how large different species of sharks can grow
- Explore their own sense of smell
- 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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| When |
Saturday, Jan 12, 2013 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Saturday, Sep 14, 2013 | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM |
| Cost | $24 per child $19 for members Aquarium admission not included |
| Tickets | Please call to RSVP. |
| Ages | 7-12 years old |
| RSVP | Pre-registration and pre-payment required on all classes unless noted. (562) 951-1630 |
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