2023
Ocean Investigators
Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science programs!
Ocean Investigators
Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science programs!
2023
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific
Do you know a child who loves the ocean? Ocean Investigators is a series of programs at the Aquarium for participants 7-12 years old, that encourages exploration of marine life.
Each 2-hour class includes theme related activities, guided gallery tour, interaction with our animal care staff, and a keepsake journal. See below for each program theme, activities, and dates.
Reservations
Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct program.
Members, please call to make your reservations.
December 9, 2023
9:00–11:00 am PT
December 17, 2023
9:00–11:00 am PT
Aquarium Admission not included
Program Themes
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Sharks
October 7, December 17
Did you know that sharks come in many shapes and sizes? Come explore the variety of sharks found at the Aquarium and in the ocean. During this 2-hour program your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of galleries to see sharks
- Touch sharks in our Shark Lagoon
- Compare and contrast different types of shark teeth
- Touch animal biofacts relating to sharks
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific / Anitza Valles
Ocean Investigators: Invertebrates
November 12
They may be spineless, but they are mighty in numbers! Discover the startling survival techniques of these incredible creatures. During this 2-hour program your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the Northern Pacific and Tropical Galleries to see invertebrates
- Learn all about several different groups of invertebrates
- Touch animal biofacts relating to invertebrates
- Record observations of these unique animals
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Mammals
November 18
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 child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of the North Pacific Gallery
- Review the characteristics of mammals
- Explore marine mammal biofacts
- Record observations of marine mammals
Credit: Robin Riggs
Ocean Investigators: Fish
December 9
Sink into the watery world of fish with us as we survey the amazing adaptations of these scaly friends. During this 2-hour program, your child will:
- Touch tidepool animals in our private classroom touch pool
- Take a guided tour of Tropical Gallery to see variety of fish
- Learn the key characteristics that make a fish a fish
- Explore biofacts to learn more about fish
- Record fish observations made during program
EVENT DETAILS
Reservations
Please select the correct date from the calendar to book the correct program.
Members, please call to make your reservations.
Aquarium Admission not included