Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

(Grades K-Adult) Fee: $10/person per hour
A member of our interpretive staff will escort your group on a personalized guided tour of the Aquarium's exhibits as well as the back-up areas that are critical for the care and condition of our animals and exhibits. Specialized talks, fascinating facts, and sneak peeks will engage the participants at every turn.
Maximum persons per tour: 15.

(Grades 4-Adult) Fee: $10/person
Immerse your students in the wonder of the deep sea as a member of our interpretive staff leads them through our Challenge of the Deep exhibit. Participants encounter archaeology, geology, biology and technology as they come to realize all that encompasses the vast oceans -- and what goes on far below their surfaces.
Maximum persons per tour: 15.

(Groups of 50-400) Fee: $2 per student
Have you ever wondered "How did they train that animal to do that?" Our California Sea Lion Training Program will show you. This unique opportunity gives your group an inside look at our new show behavior training and animal care program, and will provide the opportunity to ask questions of our enthusiastic animal trainers. Programs take place in our Marine Theater.
Programs accommodate multiple groups until maximum is reached.
Booking is limited - usually available M, W, F.

Is your school or group hosting a career fair? Countless students are interested in animal training and ocean exploration. Have an aquarium staff member come and talk to your students about the many varied careers in the field of marine biology.
Regular traveling program fees apply.
Coming to the Aquarium for a visit?  Career programs are also offered on-site in an Aquarium classroom. 

Liven up your next conference, fair or meeting by including a live, local invertebrate Touch & Learn. We will bring a touch tank with lobsters, horseshoe crabs, sea stars and shellfish right to your function to entertain and educate people of all ages.
Hours are customized to meet your needs.  
Program rate is $250 for up to two hours and $125 each additional hour

Arrange a videoconference presentation or series of programs that are tailored to your programming needs.