School Visits

UPGRADE YOUR TRIP WITH AN EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO MEET NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE 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
• 15 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 UP TO 65% ON TICKETS!  

• For every 5 paying students, 1 adult receives free admission
• Minimum number of students required to receive school pricing is 10
• Minimum number of students required to schedule a workshop is 20

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR TRIP: 

• Reservations are required a minimum of 2 weeks in advance.
• Submit our online booking request and a booking coordinator will get back to you within 72 hours.
• 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 the District 7 entrance; we do ask however that buses park only in the designated bus parking area located in the outer perimeter of the parking lot near AMC Theaters.
• 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 20 exhibits, 2,000 sea creatures and 250 species in an immersive setting
• Encounter a vast array of creatures including sharks, rays, green sea turtles 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
• Daily educational talks & feeding demonstrations that your class can attend
• FREE downloadable materials that can be used before, during or after your trip.

PRESCHOOL OFFER

Valid for organized groups, for children under the age of 5, during the months of August, September, and January. Must mention offer when booking. Minimum of 20 people required for booking.

• $8.00 Per Person: Includes admission, education workshop, and coloring book
• 1 free adult chaperone for every 5 paying children