Sensational Sharks: Home School Day Classroom Program
For PreK-2nd grade students ages 3 - 7 years old and their adult chaperone
Sharks are Sensational!
Rates
*Adult Chaperone (19+):$19.00-book a self-guided tour ticket for aquarium admission. 1 adult per family can attend the classroom program with their child. No strollers can be brought into the classroom.
Student (Ages 3-7):$3.00 for the class +$6.50 self-guided tour ticket aquarium admission
*Please Note: Due to the popularity of classroom programs, there is a registration maximum of 2 programs per child. Please make sure to book a self-guided tour ticket for all people in your party for admission to the aquarium.
Duration of the class
45 minutes
Home-School Day
The Downtown Aquarium welcomes home school students and families! Explore the Aquarium exhibits with your family for a discounted rate, participate in an engaging classroom program, and enjoy visits from animal ambassadors. Pre-registration is required. Register online and submit with payment to reserve your spot! No discounted payment at the door will be accepted – any tickets purchased the day of the event will be full price through the Ticket Office.
About
Explore the ways sharks experience the world by testing out shark senses! Can you see like a shark? Help match a batch of sharks, find out their favorite foods, build a shark body, and see how you measure up to a shark. Learners explore key concepts that that support Colorado Academic Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. This early childhood program incorporates nature play, inquiry learning, gross and fine motor skills.
Dining
Lunches: Please plan to keep lunches outside. Food may be enjoyed in the grass next to the Aquarium, or in the case of poor weather, extremely limited space may be available. Plan to dress warmly and eat outdoors on all occasions.
Restaurant Reservations: If you are interested in dining with us during your visit, please call the restaurant for reservations.
Policies and Guidelines
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DOES NOT HAVE A STORAGE AREA FOR LUNCHES, COATS OR BACKPACKS.
Chaperones must monitor the students while at the Downtown Aquarium.
• Be respectful of other visitors.
• Listen to instruction from our staff and
volunteers.
• Do not touch animals without permission
from Downtown Aquarium staff.
• Do not tap on exhibit windows.
• Use indoor voices, and walk through exhibit
pathways.
• Do not put anything in the water (fingers,
food, coins or other objects)!
• Keep your feet on the pathway at all times.
No climbing on rocks, trees or exhibit
features.
• Do not eat, drink, chew gum or smoke
inside Downtown Aquarium.