Schools
SEA LIFE Aquarium is designed to be a child’s first interactive guide to the life of the sea, combining active, hands-on learning with fascinating educational talks, and opportunities to have up close and personal encounters with a variety of sea creatures.
Bring your class to SEA LIFE Aquarium for an immersive experience. Journey from the High Sierras and the San Francisco Bay, to ocean tunnels and touch pools where you can explore the creatures that live in them. Discover the habitats of sharks, rays, seahorses and more!
An educational field trip program at SEA LIFE Aquarium includes:
- Feedings – Learn about our animals and what they like to eat.
- Quiz Trail – Test your knowledge about shark skin, global warming and more.
- Touch Pools – Meet the creatures up-close and personal!
- SEA LIFE Conservation and Rescue – Every little bit helps! See what SEA LIFE is doing to help conserve our ocean resources and share your ideas.
View our school group FAQs
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Octopus Garden: Body Parts and Behaviors
Grades K-1
- Meet our Giant Pacific Octopus
- Discover their camouflage, jet propulsion and ink-squirting capabilities
Resource Guide
Underwater Parks
Grades K-2
- Explore three unique undersea habitats.
- Discover what behaviors animals and plants do to thrive.
Resource Guide
Squid Dissection at SEA LIFE
Grades 3-6
- Dive into external and internal squid anatomy and compare to humans.
- Dissect a real squid! Kid-safe equipment provided.
Resource Guide
Sharks, Rays, and Seastars on Tour!
Grades K-8
- Guided Tour—find out why zebra sharks have spots
- Peek into the octopus toy box and learn how we challenge
Resource Guide
Pricing:
- Teachers and chaperones pay same low price as students, 1 adult : 3 student ratio
- Additional adults and siblings may be added, up to a maximum 1 adult/sibling: 1 student
- Minimum 15 paying students
- Membership passes accepted for self-guided field trip admission only
- Hopper visits must be made within the same pricing season.
- Prices, times and schedules subject to change without notice.
Pricing
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SEA LIFE Aquarium
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LEGOLAND California
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Hopper
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Fall/Winter Special 2012/2013 (September 6 - April 30)
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$5
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$8
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$12
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Spring 2013 (May 2 - June 28)
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$7
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$12
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$16
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Summer 2013 (July 1 - September 2)
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$10
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$21
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$25
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Additional adults and siblings
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$10
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$22
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$26
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Call (760) 438-5346 to book today!*
*Reservations must be made at least three weeks before your visit.
We welcome program suggestions from teachers! Please click here to contact our Education Specialist, Lori Walsh.
Home School Days
Discounted admission rates for self-guided instruction are available for home school families on select Mondays. Parking is not included. Advanced registration is required two weeks in advance. No special offer tickets are available at front gate.
SELF-GUIDED INSTRUCTION
Each Monday, Self Guided Home School Days at SEA LIFE Aquarium include a resource guide for self-guided instruction and full day admission (limit 6 admissions).
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
First Mondays of the Month: Staff-led, family-friendly education program: 10:30am - 11:30am
- Led by SEA LIFE Aquarium educational staff
- First come, first serve, until full at 30 children per class.
- Resource Guides
Call (760) 438-5346 to book today!
Additional Information
Fresh Lunches
SEA LIFE Aquarium Lunches - $3. Choice of grilled cheese or peanut butter and jelly sandwich with raisins and a juice box.
LEGOLAND Lunches - $6.50. Choice of chicken nuggets, hot dog, or peanut butter & jelly sandwich; with fruit, chips and drink.
Schools may bring lunches in disposable containers only. No coolers allowed. No personal belongings will be stored. Designated picnic areas are available at LEGOLAND California only.
Availability
Field trips are offered year round on weekdays.
Only self-guided programs available July & August.
No field trips available December 21 - January 3.
Parking
Bus parking is free. Car parking is $5 per vehicle for SEA LIFE groups and $12 per vehicle for LEGOLAND California and Combination groups. Free car parking vouchers are available if requested at time of reservation at a 1 adult: 3 student ratio. Vouchers will be mailed after payment is received. No additional or replacement parking vouchers will be issued. Cars take the Cannon Road exit and follow the signs to LEGOLAND. Buses exit Palomar Airport Road and drive east to Hidden Valley Road/The Crossings Drive. Drive north on The Crossings Drive. Turn left into bus parking.
Payment
Payment by check, credit card or original purchase order is required three weeks in advance. Restrictions may apply.