Early Childhood Programs


Share a big adventure with your little one! Each Sea Squirts session brings new themes to discover, animals to meet and fun for you and your child as you explore the aquarium together.

Sea Squirts: Terrific Turtles

A turtle-ly awesome morning to explore and play like a turtle. Through play, games and an up-close animal encounter families will learn about the special features of turtles! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ages: 0 - 5 years old with a caregiver

Price includes toddler and a caregiver. Price is per session.

Price: $24 members, $30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 3/17
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am
Photo Credit: Julie Larsen

Sea Squirts: Jolly Jellies

Swim on down to explore like the jellies in our Spineless exhibit. Enjoy this unique experience with your toddler including sensory activities, crafts, songs and movements! In this toddler takeover of the aquarium, you'll engage in hands-on activities, play with other mini-marine explorers, and meet animals up close.

Ages: 0 - 5 years old with a caregiver

Price includes toddler and a caregiver. Price is per session.

Price: $24 members, $30 regular
Dates: Sunday, 4/14
Time: 9:30am - 11:00am

OUR OFFICE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL 800-433-4149 OR EMAIL NYAEDUCATION@WCS.ORG.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please call 800-433-4149 or email nyaeducation@wcs.org.


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