Your Aquarium Field Trip
What Grade Do You Teach?
Whether your field trip includes an educator-led program or is simply a self-led visit, the Aquarium offers a fun and educational experience for your students. Let us help you create a meaningful field trip that connects to your classroom curriculum.
Tips For a Great Field Trip
Use these resources to help create a meaningful field trip and to learn more about how to lead your students.
Aquarium Outreach
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers engaging and educational opportunities beyond the walls of the building. Whether it’s at your school or on-line, the Aquarium can bring the ocean to you!
Homeschool
The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomes homeschool families to use the Aquarium as a teaching tool.
Teacher Resource
Welcome to the Aquarium of the Pacific Teacher Resources site and NGSS informational page.Field Trip Details
School Group Admission
(10 person minimum)
| Sessions | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall and Summer Seasons (Fall season available to book May 1) | $7.00/participant |
| Spring Season (February 1 – May 31) | $8.50/participant |
Classroom and Theater Programs
(Includes Aquarium Admission, 20 person minimum)
| Sessions | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fall and Summer Seasons | $10.00/participant |
| Spring Season (February 1 – May 31) | $11.50/participant |
Notes
All school programs are led by an Aquarium educator and take place in the Splash and Tidal Zone classrooms, the Watershed classroom, the Ocean Science Center or the Ocean Theater.
* The above pricing applies to schools accredited by the California Department of Education for visits by student-teacher groups in conjunction with school curriculum. After-school programs, extra-curricular school clubs, day-care affiliated programs, and other non-accredited organizations are not eligible for these rates. See the group rates page for non-school pricing. An additional charge applies to AP Bio classes/College lab (2 hrs).
** Cancellations made more than 30 days prior to visit date will not be subject to cancellation fees. Cancellations between 15 and 30 days prior to visit date will be charged 50% of the estimated total. Cancellations made within 14 days of visit date will be charged 100% of the total to the credit card or purchase order number given at the time of booking. No-shows will be charged 100% of the total.
