Classroom Program: Angelfish to Zebra Sharks (All About Fish)
Through storytelling and mystery clues, explore the biology of fish and sharks. Then examine preserved specimens and visit the shark tank in the Aquarium.
50 minutes • 15-30 students/class • 1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $12/student
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Classroom Program: Mighty Manatees
Discover the Florida subspecies of the West Indian Manatee that makes its home in Sarasota Bay through active games, role plays, and examination of bio-facts.
50 minutes • 15-30 students/class • 1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $12/student
Classroom Program: Making Sense of Sharks
Learn how a shark's senses are adapted to make it the ocean's top predator.
50 minutes • 15-30 students/class •1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $12/student
Classroom Program: Dolphin Discovery
Discover the similarities and differences between human and dolphin anatomy through hands-on activities and an articulation of a real Bottlenose Dolphin skeleton.
50 minutes • 15-30 students/class •1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $12/student
Laboratory Program: Planet H2O
Discover the water cycle with hands on experiments and simulations.
50 minutes • 15-30 students/class • 1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $14/student
Wade into the coastal waters of Sarasota Bay with dip nets as we learn about the estuary habitat and introduce the scientific method. Come ready to get wet and catch some critters!
90 minutes • 15-30 students/class •1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $17/student
Learn the basics of snorkeling while exploring the coastal waters of Sarasota Bay. Bring your own mask, fins, and snorkel and be ready to get wet!
90 minutes • 15-30 students/class • 1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $17/student
Auditorium Program: How do they do it? The Amazing Adaptations of Marine Mammals
Gain insight into Mote Marine Laboratory’s marine mammal research during this fun, interactive and educational game show style auditorium program. Only offered at 9am and 10am time slots.
50 minutes • 200 students/class • 1 chaperone free : 5 students ratio • $12/student
