Homeschool
Homeschool Classes
Let The Florida Aquarium be your classroom! Students can engage in fun, hands-on learning through group activities, critical thinking, experiments, Aquarium tours and more. We offer monthly classroom sessions, labs and field experiences.
The 2025-2026 calendar is now available by scrolling down this page.
Homeschool registration will open August 5, 2025
Homeschool Learning PassThings to Know
Homeschool classes are for students only. We ask that parents make other arrangements during class time unless otherwise noted. Additional details will be provided in a confirmation email after registration is complete. Please call Reservations at (813) 273-4015 with further questions.
Homeschool Program Guide
Information On Dates and Program Descriptions for the 2025-2026 Homeschool school year at The Florida Aquarium.
Program start times vary by age and program type.
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Classroom programs for ages 6-8 take place from 1 – 2 PM and ages 9-14 take place from 1 – 2:30 PM.
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Field Experiences takes place from 1 -3 PM.
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Labs take place from 1 – 2 PM.
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Ages 6-8 | Prehistoric Marine Life:
Discover some of the strange and magnificent creatures that lived in our ancient oceans.
Ages 9-11 | Shipwrecks:
Explore some old shipwrecks to uncover their stories and find out how they benefit marine life.
Ages 12-14 | Science Fiction
Find out how marine science has influenced and been influenced by science fiction.
Cost
$22 per child
Mystery at The Florida Aquarium
Follow the clues to solve a fun interactive Mystery at The Florida Aquarium.
Cost
$30 per child
Ages 6-8 | Fresh, Brackish, Salt:
There is a reason why some animals live in salt water and others do not. Discover how salinity can affect environments and who lives there.
Ages 9-11 | Watersheds:
Living things depend on water for survival. Learn about the importance of watersheds and find out about the one you live in.
Ages 12-14 | Estuaries:
Tampa Bay is one of the most important estuaries in Florida. Find out what an estuary is and how it is important.
Cost
$22 per child
Ages 6-8 | Marine Reptiles:
The sea has been a home to reptiles since before the time of the dinosaurs. Learn about some of these ancient wonders.
Ages 9-11 | Marine Mammals:
Seals, sea lions, dolphins, whales, and more. Find out about the many amazing mammals that live in our oceans.
Ages 12-14 | Bony Fish:
Most fish fall into a group defined as bony fish. Discover what separates them from the rest of the fish as you learn about this huge and diverse group.
Cost
$22 per child
Ages 6-8 | The Great Animal Challenge:
Answer questions as you learn some fun facts about marine life in this game show style adventure.
Ages 9-11 | Extremophiles:
Some animals thrive in areas where others wouldn’t survive. Create your own extremophile and put it to the test in an extreme environment.
Ages 12-14 | Seasonal Changes:
In some areas of our planet, weather can create extreme changes throughout the year. Find out how animals survive in these dynamic environments.
Cost
$22 per child
Sea Turtle Conservation
Learn about the challenges sea turtles face and how you can help them.
Cost
$30 per child
Ages 6-8 | Amazon River:
Explore the Amazon River to discover its secrets and learn about the plants and animals that live there.
Ages 9-11 | Mississippi River:
The Mississippi River might be muddy, but that doesn’t mean that animals don’t call it home. Learn about this diverse and important American river system.
Ages 12-14 | Madagascar:
Islands often produce some of the strangest creatures on Earth. Discover the fantastic creatures that call Madagascar home.
Cost
$22 per child
Alligator Safety
Learn about these important and amazing reptiles and how we can live with them safely.
Cost
$30 per child
Ages 6-8 | Rescue and Rehabilitation:
Many organizations play a role in rescuing and rehabilitating animals like sea turtles and shore birds. Find out how this process works as you role-play being a rescuer.
Ages 9-11 | Aquaculture:
Farming fish can be a great way to help threatened and endangered species. Discover what is involved in this interesting process.
Ages 12-14 | Penguins:
Learn about the amazing world of penguins. Find out what threats they face, and how humans can help.
Cost
$22 per child
Sawgrass Lake Park
Explore the boardwalks and learn about wildlife at one of Pinellas County’s most amazing parks.
Cost
$30 per child
Ages 6-8 | Forensics:
Science is one of our greatest tools for solving mysteries. Put you skills to the test as you learn about the cool science of forensics.
Ages 9-11 | Physics:
The science of physics helps us define how things act in the world. Explore the world of physics through experiments and demonstrations.
Ages 12-14 | Oceanography:
The Ocean is more than just the animals that live there. Oceanography is the study of the ocean as a whole.
Cost
$22 per child
Photography at the Florida Botanical Gardens
Bring your camera, any camera, and join us as we learn about techniques to get great photographs of butterflies, bees, lizards, and more.
Cost
$30 per child
Ages 6-8 | SCUBA:
Many careers incorporate SCUBA diving as part or most of the job. Learn about some of these underwater career options.
Ages 9-11 | Education:
Teaching people about animals and the environment is critically important for the future of our planet. Learn about some of the details of this amazing and rewarding career.
Ages 12-14 | Environmental:
If you are passionate about helping the environment, an environmental career might be right for you. Learn about some of the options for careers in this important and rewarding career.
Cost
$22 per child
Squid Dissection
Work in teams of three or four to explore the inside and outside of squid anatomy.
Cost
$30 per child