2026
Big Fish, Little Fish
Explore, play, and learn together!
Big Fish, Little Fish
Explore, play, and learn together!
2026
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific / Josh Barber
Big Fish Little Fish classes invite adults and children 3-6 years old to learn together through play, movement, and exploration. Children will use their observation skills to explore shapes, colors, and textures while touching animals in a private classroom, touring Aquarium exhibits, and participating in hands on activities related to the theme. After your class, revisit your favorite exhibits. Aquarium admission is included!
July 19, 2026
9:00–10:30 am PT
August 15, 2026
9:00–10:30 am PT
$30.00 for Aquarium member adult/child pair
$50.95 per adult member guest; 38.95 per child member guest
Program Themes
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific/Robin Riggs
Big Fish Little Fish: Otters
May 9
Did you know that sea otters have the densest fur of any animal? During this 1½ hour program, you and your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the Northern Pacific Gallery
- Create a fun, ocean-themed craft to take home
- Forage for food like a sea otter
- Touch animal biofacts relating to sea otters
Credit: Robin Riggs
Big Fish Little Fish: Octopus
June 13
Learn all about this wiggly, squishy, eight-armed invertebrate. During this 1½ hour program, you and your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the Northern Pacific Gallery
- Create a fun, ocean-themed craft to take home
- Learn all about camouflage
- Touch animal biofacts relating to octopus and other invertebrates
Credit: Robin Riggs
Big Fish Little Fish: Penguins
July 19
Waddle, migrate, and feed like a penguin! During this 1 ½ hour program, you and your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the California Terrace
- Create a fun, ocean-themed craft to take home
- Explore feathers, beaks, and other bird biofacts
- Learn about migration through a fun game
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific/Ken Kurtis
Big Fish Little Fish: Sharks
August 15
Learn all about this fascinating, toothy predator! During this 1 ½ hour program, you and your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of Shark Lagoon
- Create a fun, ocean-themed craft to take home
- Compare and contrast shark teeth from different species
EVENT DETAILS
$30.00 for Aquarium member adult/child pair
$50.95 per adult member guest; 38.95 per child member guest