Bring Your Stars to Meet Ours!
SEA LIFE Aquarium offers students the opportunity to explore the creatures that live in our lakes, rivers and oceans through interactive, hands-on experiences. From feeling the spiny skin of a Sea Star to gazing at sharks swimming overhead, spend the day exploring over 10 marine exhibits, 5,000 sea creatures and 200 species in an immersive setting.
School Field Trips
Introduce students to a range of scientific topics and encourage excitement and curiosity about marine phenomena in the natural world. Ignite imagination and wonder in your class as students come face-to-fin with over 5,000 creatures and get closer than ever before!
- Reduced admission rates
- Free chaperones (1:5 ratio)
- Educational Programs
- Self-guided learning resources
Education Workshops
Our school programs explore animal behavior, habitats, adaptations, ecosystems, anatomy and water chemistry and are designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards. Workshops are available for students are all ages, Preschool through High School.
- Curriculum linked activities
- Programs meet North Carolina State Academic Standards
- 30 minute programs for K - 12th Grade
- Before and after visit resources
*Educational Workshops are temporarily unavailable.
Explore Programs
Teacher Resources
We offer FREE Teacher Notes and Student Exploration Sheets that include great educational activities to supplement your visit to SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord. Print one for each of your students to complete as they walk through the aquarium!
- Amazing Oceans: Preschool & Kindergarten
- Behavior: 1st - 5th Grades
- Conservation: 1st - 5th Grades
- Food Chains & Ecosystems: 1st - 5th Grades
(Some of our fellow SEA LIFE's generously shared some of these worksheets with us)
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Standard
$8
Per Child (Sept - May)
Standard
$10.50
Per Child (Jun - Aug)
- Discounted rate for groups of 10+
- Pre-book & save
- Free chaperone (1:5 ratio)
Standard
$10
Per Child (Sept - May)
Standard
$12.50
Per Child (Jun - Aug)
Most Popular!
- Discounted rate for groups of 10+
- Pre-book & save
- Free chaperone (1:5 ratio)
- 30-min education workshop
UPGRADE YOUR TRIP WITH AN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO MEET NORTH CAROLINA STATE ACADEMIC STANDARDS
In addition to our amazing aquarium experience, we work closely with teachers to develop educational programs to enhance your students' visit. For self-guided field trips (admission only), we provide FREE downloadable materials that can be used before, during or after your trip.
- Receive pre and post visit lesson plans and activities
- Add a workshop for as low as $2 more per student
- 10 minimum students required to book
- Workshops are not available on weekends, holidays or school breaks
BOOK A SCHOOL GROUP OF 10+ STUDENTS TODAY AND SAVE OVER 50% ON TICKETS!
- For every 5 paying students, 1 adult receives free admission
- Minimum number of students required to receive school pricing is 10
HOW TO RESERVE YOUR TRIP:
- Reservations are required a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
- To book, call us at 855-450-0512
- All prices are subject to tax. Tax exempt forms must be submitted before payment.
- Payment is due 2 weeks prior to your visit date by school check or Visa/MasterCard
- Changes and cancellation can be made up until point of payment.
- Payment must be made 10 working days in advance of your visit date. Once paid, bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Education Workshops are not offered during school breaks including spring break, summer or holidays
IMPORTANT VISIT INFORMATION:
- Schools should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. This will allow time for the group leader to check in and SEA LIFE Aquarium staff to organize the group and go over any necessary rules for the day!
- Larger schools and groups are divided into smaller group segments and entry is staggered to avoid congestion in the Exhibit Area and satisfy capacity regulations.
- Buses may drop and collect students at Entrance 7 and can be parked accordingly.
- Groups exit the Aquarium and assemble outside. In the interest of public safety, groups are not permitted to gather in the admissions or retail areas.
- Please note: for schools/groups bringing sacked lunches to enjoy in the food court following your visit; SEA LIFE cannot store lunches on-site. We ask that you keep them stored in your school bus/vehicle.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Admire over 10 exhibits, 5,000 sea creatures and 200 species in an immersive setting
- Encounter a vast array of creatures including sharks, rays, a rescued green sea turtle and more
- Learn how you can make the oceans a better place through our conservation program
- Gaze at creatures swimming overhead in our 180-degree ocean tunnel
- Touch a crab, urchin, sea star & other rockpool creatures in the Interactive Touchpool
- FREE downloadable materials that can be used before, during or after your trip.
Ready to Book?
Call us at 855-450-0512
If you require further information on school visits please contact our booking team. We'll be more than happy to provide all the information you need to ensure your students have a memorable, inspiring experience.
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