Education Groups - Visit the Aquarium Request

What kind of reservation are you looking to request?* This field is required.

General Admission tickets ONLY - No programming

General Admission Tickets & Education Program at the Aquarium

Info & PricingPlease review our information and pricing. Price is subject to change at any time, without notice. This is not a complete list of our offerings or details. More information can also be found on our website under the LEARN section.

Organization or School Information* This field is required.Please provide the below information about the school or organization you are booking for.

Name

Phone Number

Organization or School Address* This field is required.Please type in the school or organization address you are booking for.

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

Reservation Contact Person's Information* This field is required.Please provide the below information

First & Last Name

Phone

Contact Person's Job Title

Financial Contact Person's Information* This field is required.Please provide the below information for whomever should be contacted about payment.

First & Last Name

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Lead Chaperone's InformationIf the contact person will not be onsite with the group during their visit, please provide the below information for the lead chaperone that will be at the Aquarium with your group.

First & Last Name

Cell Phone (to contact when onsite at the Aquarium)

Please select a preferred date for your reservation* This field is required.Please note that you must submit your request at least 4 weeks before your preferred date for programs and at least 3 weeks before for general admission only visits.

Please select a second preferred date for your reservation* This field is required.Please note that you must submit your request at least 4 weeks before your preferred date for programs and at least 3 weeks before for general admission only visits.

What time would your group like to enter the Aquarium?* This field is required.Please note: Aquarium hours change seasonally; beginning October 15, 2024, our hours will be 10am - 4pm.

Hour

Minutes

What time would your group need to depart the Aquarium?* This field is required.Please note: Aquarium hours change seasonally; beginning October 15, 2024, our hours will be 10am - 4pm.

Hour

Minutes

Approximately how many youth (under 18 years old)?* This field is required.This number can be updated anytime before payment has been made or sent (due at least 1 week before the visit date)

Approximately how many adults?* This field is required.A minimum of 2 chaperones are always required and at least 1 adult for every 10 kids. Please include the total number of adults attending with the group. All adults will need tickets, including teachers and chaperones.

Would you like tickets for Dino Seas for your group?All adults and youth require a ticket. The group price is $10 per person.

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Would you like a Boxed Lunch Order Form?You may purchase lunch from our Saltwater Cafe ahead of time; the form is due at least 10 days before your visit.

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What grade level are the youth?* This field is required.Please select all that apply

Pre-K

Kindergarten

Grade 1

Grade 2

Grade 3

Grade 4

Grade 5

Grade 6

Grade 7

Grade 8

Grade 9

Grade 10

Grade 11

Grade 12

Collegiate

Family Program, mixed grades

Other

Please take a look at some of our program descriptions before selecting your programThis is not a complete list of programming. Please note: Classroom programs at the Aquarium are not available from June 16th - August 22nd for 2025.

Programs at the Aquarium* This field is required.Please note that all programs are based on availability. If multiple topics are selected, please give us more details in the additional details section at the end. Please note: Classroom programs at the Aquarium are not available from June 16th - August 22nd for 2025.

Grades: PreK - K: Ocean Motions (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades: PreK - K: Suitcase of Surprises (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades: PreK - K: Hermit Crab Hideaway (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 1-3: Animal Adaptations - Belugas vs Penguins (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 1-3: Classification - All Sorts of Animals (45 minutes) (Includes Touch & Learn Session with Reptile or Amphibian)

Grades 1-3: Habitats & Ecosystems - Explore the Shore (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 1-3: Humans & the Ocean - Ocean Communities (Corals) (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 4-6: Animal Adaptations - Belugas vs Sharks (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 4-6: Classification - Squid Dissection (45 minutes)

Grades 4-6: Habitats & Ecosystems - Eat or Be Eaten (Food Webs) (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 4-6: Humans & the Ocean - Amphibians & Reptiles in Jeopardy (45 minutes) (Includes Touch & Learn Session with Reptile or Amphibian)

Grades 7-9: Animal Adaptations - Belugas vs Sharks (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 7-9: Classification - Invertebrate Lab (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 7-9: Habitats & Ecosystems - Long Island Sound Exploration (45 minutes) (Includes Touch and Learn Session with Invertebrates)

Grades 7-9: Humans & the Ocean - Marine Animal Rescue Science (45 minutes) (Includes Touch & Learn Session with Reptile or Amphibian)

Grades 6-12: Classification: Squid Dissection (45 minutes)

Grades 6-12: Careers Program (45 minutes)

Grades 10-12: Animal Adaptations - Comparative Evolution (45 minutes)

Grades 10-12: Classification: Population Genetics & Species Survival (45 minutes)

Grades 10-12: Humans & the Ocean - Marine Animal Stranding & Veterinary Science (45 minutes)

Grades 10-12 & Collegiate: RFAD - Microbiology (90 minutes)

Grades 10-12 & Collegiate: RFAD - Molecular Biology (90 minutes)

Grades 10-12 & Collegiate: RFAD - Nutrition (90 minutes)

Grades 10-12 & Collegiate: RFAD - Biomedical (90 minutes)

Traveling Touch Tank (any grade levels) (Recommended for large events)

Sea Lion Training Session (only offered at certain times & special pricing applies)

Penguin Ambassador Program (Only offered October - April, special pricing applies - See website for details)

Other

If other was selected for programming, please explain.Please provide additional details about the kind of program you are looking for.

Would you like to attend the 11:00 AM Sea Lion Show during your visit?* This field is required.This may affect your program times/availability and is a first come first serve option. The Sea Lion show is included with admission and is about 25 minutes long, and our classrooms are approximately a 10-15 minute walk from the Marine Theater. Please keep this in mind when selecting program times. If you select the 10:15 AM classroom time slot or the 11:15 AM time slot, those classes will NOT be able to attend the 11:00 AM Sea Lion Show.

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What time would you like have your classroom program?* This field is required.Please select all classroom times needed, these are the start times for each program. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN 25 YOUTH, YOU WILL NEED TO SELECT ENOUGH CLASSROOMS TO FIT ALL YOUTH ATTENDING. The Penguin Ambassador Program and Sea Lion Training Session do not have a 25 youth maximum, so please disregard for these programs. Please note: Classroom programs at the Aquarium are not available from June 16th - August 22nd for 2025.

9:15 AM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

9:15 AM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

10:15 AM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

10:15 AM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

11:15 AM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

11:15 AM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

12:15 PM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

12:15 PM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

1:15 PM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

1:15 PM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

2:15 PM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

2:15 PM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

3:15 PM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

3:15 PM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

4:15 PM Classroom 1 (max of 25 youth)

4:15 PM Classroom 2 (max of 25 youth)

Other

If other was selected for your program time, please specify.

Group GuidelinesPlease review these guidelines with all chaperone and students before visiting the Aquarium.

Group Visit Payment PoliciesPlease review all of our payment policies

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How did you hear about our programs and/or school & youth group admission rates?* This field is required.

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Email from the Aquarium’s Education Department

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Previous Visit

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Education Groups - Visit the Aquarium Request