Outreach

Bring the New York Aquarium to you with our Outreach Programs! One of our talented educators will lead your class on an ocean adventure from the comfort of your classroom. Programs are designed to meet appropriate learning standards in a way everyone is sure to enjoy, exploring sea life up close, meeting an ocean invertebrate, and engaging in hands-on learning and fun!

TUESDAY to FRIDAY, 30 minutes

Mini Marine Biologist

Open up a world of discovery with an introduction to our favorite place, the ocean! Students will explore what the ocean is, what lives in the ocean, and how animals survive there with their unique features. Engage with animal biofacts and meet a live ocean animal.

DATE: Select Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9/29 to 5/29

$185 / class

This program is offsite, meaning our staff will come to you. This program is for a maximum of 30 individuals (inclusion class of 25 students and 5 adults).

TUESDAY to FRIDAY, 45 minutes

Urban Naturalist

Wildlife surrounds our city, in our waters & along our coastline. Discover with us a wild NYC through exploring biofacts and meeting a threatened local species. This program will give your students the foundation they need to become a conservation scientist in the natural habitats hidden within our urban landscape.

DATE: Select Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9/29 to 5/29

$200 / class

This program is offsite, meaning our staff will come to you. This program is for a maximum of 30 individuals (inclusion class of 25 students and 5 adults).

TUESDAY to FRIDAY, 60 minutes

Build-Your-Own

Don't see what you're looking for? Let us know what you're learning about and have one of our talented educators work with you to create a custom outreach experience for you and your students! All programs will include an animal encounter and content that corresponds to your curriculum. This program must be booked one month prior to the requested date.

DATE: Select Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9/29 to 5/29

$300 / class

This program is offsite, meaning our staff will come to you. This program is for a maximum of 30 individuals (inclusion class of 25 students and 5 adults).

TUESDAY to FRIDAY, 60 minutes

After-shool Program

Submerge your students in an after-school experience tailored to you! Choose one or more of our after-school programs to learn about topics including marine ecosystems, conservation, and marine research. Multi-program (3+) discounts available. The full list of current programs is available on the outreach interest form.

DATE: Select Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9/29 to 5/29

$250 / class

This program is offsite, meaning our staff will come to you. This program is for a maximum of 30 individuals (inclusion class of 25 students and 5 adults).


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