Field Trip Education Programs

In My Backyard

Grade Levels: PreK – 1
Program Length: 40 minutes
Session Maximum: 20 students
Cost: $50 per session

During this instructor-led program, students will visit a series of stations highlighting the diversity of backyard habitats in Florida. The themed early childhood room encourages hands-on learning through investigation and observation. Students will meet a Florida Aquarium ambassador animal during this program.

Jr. Veterinarian: Otter

Grade Levels: PreK – 1
Program Length: 30 minutes
Session Maximum: 20 students
Cost: $40 per session

In this hands-on program, students will explore how the Aquarium veterinary team cares for animals by comparing and contrasting, measuring, and counting through fun, guided activities.

Operation: Coral

Grade Levels: 1 – 8
Program Length: 60 minutes
Session Maximum: 30 students
Cost: $60 per session

Coral reefs throughout the Florida Keys are changing at an alarming rate. Students are needed to help The Florida Aquarium coral care and research team. During this program, students will gain insight on the characteristics of coral, discover how The Florida Aquarium cares for coral, and how they restore reefs in the Florida Keys. Students will use critical thinking and inquiry-based learning strategies to uncover challenges that corals encounter.

Operation: Sea Turtle

Grade Levels: 1– 8
Program Length: 60 minutes
Session Maximum: 30 students
Cost: $60 per session

The researchers at Turtle Base Tampa have lost contact with Tango, a loggerhead sea turtle that we have tracked for many years. Students are challenged to help in the search by learning more about sea turtle life, their history, and how humans and sea turtles can live together in harmony. Students will use critical thinking and inquiry-based learning strategies to uncover challenges that sea turtles encounter.

Operation: Shark

Grade Levels: 1– 8
Program Length: 60 minutes
Session Maximum: 30 students
Cost: $60 per session

During this adventure, students will learn about different species of sharks, where they can be found, and how humans and sharks impact each other. Students will use critical thinking and inquiry-based learning strategies to uncover challenges that sharks encounter and identify actions humans can take to support their populations.

Mini Programs

Coral, Shark, or Sea Turtle Mini

Grade Levels: 1– 8
Program Length: 30 minutes
Session Maximum: 30 students
Cost: $40 per session

Choose between three (3) important and mysterious creatures; coral, sharks, or sea turtles! Students take a quick dive into the selected habitat to learn about challenges the selected species faces and how they can help.