Slither, Slide, Creep, and Crawl: Ocean Animal Exploration
A box of props comes alive as students investigate how sea animals move, eat, and protect themselves. Students will also get an up-close look at some live ocean animals.
Curriculum 1A, 3A
Program Length: 30–45 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: Yes
Number of Students: Up to 25
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Two Legs, Four Legs, Six Legs, More!
Animals use their legs in many ways. Some crawl, while others hop. Students will mimic animal locomotion and practice counting skills, using puppets and live animal interactions.
Curriculum 1A, 3A
Program Length: 30–45 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: Yes
Number of Students: Up to 25
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Adaptations (Grades 1–4)
Students become detectives looking for clues on the "Creature Lab Coat" as they deduce how adaptations help animals survive.
Curriculum 1A, 3A, 3C
Program Length: 30–45 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: Yes
Number of Students:Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Bountiful Biomes (Grades 2–4)
Investigate biomes all over the world, ranging from the distant rain forests and deserts to the forests found just outside the schoolyard. Discover how animals use adaptations to survive in these very different places.
Curriculum 1A, 1B, 3A, 3F, 6B
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Tuesday–Friday
Live Animal: Yes
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Life in the Tropical Rain Forest (Grades 2–4)
Using costumes and puppets, students explore how plants, animals and indigenous people depend on each other to survive in the South American rain forest. Get up-close with living animals, rainforest products and artifacts.
Curriculum 1A, 3A, 3D, 3E, 3F, 6A, 6B
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Tuesday–Friday
Live Animal: Yes
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Chesapeake Bay Explorations (Grades 4–8)
Oysters are indicators of the Chesapeake Bay’s health. Test water samples, measure oysters, and draw conclusions about the state of the Bay.
Curriculum 1A, 1C, 2E, 3A, 3E, 3F, 6A, 6B
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: No
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Squid Dissection Lab (Grades 5–12)
Investigate an unusual mollusk through discussion and dissection. Discover how form and function of the squid’s basic anatomy help this efficient predator survive in the ocean.
Curriculum 1A, 3A, 3D
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: No
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Oyster Reef (Grades 4–6)
Explore the ecology of an oyster reef through this interactive theater program. Immerse yourself in this habitat as you learn about the Chesapeake Bay, oyster reef characteristics, food chains, and the oyster life cycle.
Curriculum 3A, 3F, 6A, 6B
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Tuesday–Friday
Live Animal: No
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program
Aquarium Careers (Grades 6–12)
From dolphin trainers to exhibit designers, aquarists to educators, the National Aquarium offers many career opportunities. Learn about different career paths, their requirements, and how to get started. This program connects to the Maryland Career Development Framework.
Program Length: 60 minutes
Days Offered: Monday–Friday
Live Animal: No
Number of Students: Up to 30
Cost: $190 for first program; $100 for each additional program