FAMILY, PUBLIC & SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Discover the wonder and mystery of the underwater world and more with our Marine Biologist for a Day Program! All details below!
MARINE BIOLOGIST FOR A DAY
See if you have what it takes to become a Marine Biologist! Spend the day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep to shallow reef and everywhere in between. You'll even get to dissect a squid!
Program Highlights
- Behind the Scenes Guided Tour
- Squid Dissection
- Water Chemistry
- Use Microscopes
- Watch a Dive Show
- Lunch in the Aquarium Restaurant
- T-Shirt & Name Tags
DURATION
8:30AM - 12:30PM (4 hours with a 1 hour lunch)
Available Fridays & Saturdays at this time. Weekdays available upon request.
Call in advance for availability.
PRICING
Minimum of 4 guests. If your group has less than 4, you must pay the minimum.
$35 per child (8-12 years)
$40 per person (13-17 years)
$59 per person (18+ years)
*Plus fees and tax
Available for Elementary, Middle & High School Students, Groups and Families!

MARINE BIOLOGIST FOR A DAY: itinerary
8:30AM: Check in - Hand Out T-shirts & Name Tags
8:45AM: Educational Tour / Anatomy Class
9:15AM: Behind the Scenes Tour
9:30AM: Food Prep Room and What's on the Menu Game
10:15AM: Laboratory & Water Chemistry Activity
10:45AM: Squid Dissection
11:15AM: Meet the Diver
11:30AM: Watch Diver Feed
11:45AM: Enjoy Lunch in the Aquarium Restaurant

education tour
Learn fun and interesting facts about our incredible marine life and the 200,000 gallon fish tank which they live in.
- 30 Minute Tour
- Q&A with Staff Biologist
- Must Book in Advance
STARTS AT 10AM
PRICING
- $15 per student (4-17 years)
- $7 per adult
- FREE for teachers (1 per 10 students)
- Includes Student Meal: 2 Chicken Tenders, Mini Burger, French Fries, and Capri Sun
- Additional Add-On: Touch Tank for $100
- Lunch Requirement: Adults must pre-order lunch at menu price
- All bookings are subject to a 4% fee, 18% gratuity, and applicable sales taxes

offsite touch tank visits
Do you have a large group that is difficult to coordinate? Are you just too far away or unable to travel? Let us come to you! Our Biologist(s) will visit your property and will bring some of our animals and exhibit items to you. You'll learn about the importance of our world's oceans, animals and much more. We tailor the talk to you.
- Q&A with Staff Biologist
- 1 Hour in Duration (30 minutes speaking, 30 minutes touching the animals)
- Must Book in Advance. If your facility is indoors we are available daily.
- Please call for all requirements.
PRICING
- Base Fee $300 (additional mileage fee may apply)
- If you have more locations or very large classrooms that need to be split up, additional fee may apply.
- We can accommodate a group of two all the way up to your facility's capacity. If larger than 60, a recommendation of 2 visits may apply.

BEHIND THE SCENE TOURS
Learn about the Aquarium’s inner workings, from filtration to fish food preparation. Listen and walk with our staff as they discuss our fish tanks, resident aquatic life and the importance of our world’s oceans. Several tours to choose from. Visit our Experiences Page for all details!