Learn about the animals and habitat right off our own coast.

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.

Southern California/ Baja:

The Aquarium of the Pacific represents three regions of the Pacific Ocean; discover the special adaptations animals have to live right here along our Southern California beaches. During this 2- hour program your seven- to twelve-year-old child will:

• Touch animals in our private classroom touch pools
• Learn about the diversity of marine habitats that Southern California has
• Investigate a kelp forest
• Take a guided tour of the Southern California gallery while drawing common animals that are found there
• See the connection of our actions on land to ocean pollution using an enviroscape model
• Participate in a game to illustrate the concept of bioaccumulation
• Play Habitat Bingo to review concepts learned in the program
• Feed invertebrates behind-the-scenes with one of 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.