Let’s Talk Sharks – 50 minutes
Cost $130 per group
Students will observe shark biofacts and explore how a shark’s skeleton, jaws, teeth, skin, and camouflage make them top predators. We will look at common shark species in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as view our resident sharks live from the Texas State Aquarium. Discuss why shark conservation is important and what scientists and aquariums are doing to conserve these mysterious animals.
Turtle Tracks – 50 Minutes
Cost $130 per group
Students become marine biologists as they track Olive, a Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, on her journey across the Gulf of Mexico. During their sea turtle study, students discuss why scientists track sea turtles and what technology they use. Students will read aloud and plot Olive’s migration path, hypothesize why she may have traveled to different locations, and identify potential threats encountered in the Gulf of Mexico waters.
Coral Reef Under Construction* – 50 Minutes
Cost $145 per group
Coral reefs are described as the “tropical rainforests of the ocean.” Join us on a journey into this valuable habitat as we investigate the diversity of corals, learn their anatomy, and compare and contrast the differences between Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean reefs. Students will construct and name their very own coral creations while viewing our coral exhibits!
*Requires additional materials
Virtual Field Trip – 50 Minutes
Cost $130 per group
The Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean are dynamic and diverse ecosystems that support a wide range of life. During this interactive tour, explore a variety of habitats through our real-time cameras from the comforts of your own classroom. Make observations and comparisons of the inhabitants and their adaptations for survival in these habitats.
Discovery Dive: Coral Reef – 45 Minutes
Cost $300 per group
Join a SCUBA diver live from underwater at the Texas State Aquarium! Practice your fish identification skills, observe a fish feeding, and learn about the adaptations of coral reef fish. As you see the diver’s perspective with our underwater camera, ask them your questions live! During this program, you’ll discover the skills we use every day to care for our animals and learn how you can help conserve coral reefs from your classroom.
Discovery Dive: Sharks – 45 minutes
Cost $350 per group
Join a SCUBA diver live from inside the Caribbean Sea exhibit as they swim with sharks, rays, and a variety of fish. Students will discover the adaptations of sharks and rays and how we care for the animals that call this habitat home. Our diver will answer your questions live as sharks swim by, and students will enjoy a unique view that few ever experience!
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