Looking
for something to do during summer vacations or school breaks? Find yourself
with extra time on your hands during a business trip? Need a fun activity for a
special event? Consider visiting a public aquarium - you won't regret it.
Whether your passion is for saltwater or freshwater, there's no shortage of
exhibits available throughout the world.
Some
aquariums and zoos even offer the option to use their facilities to hold
special events outside of normal business. What could be more fun than to have
a birthday or anniversary party at an aquarium?
During
holidays and summers, aquariums often have special displays as well as special
discounts on admission prices. Some aquariums have even begun offering visitors
the opportunity to scuba dive in their displays.
Educational
Public
aquariums are wonderful learning experiences for children. Many facilities
offer educational materials and programs. School groups can usually get special
rates, and are provided with chaperones to conduct a customized tour for the
group. Most of the larger aquariums offer both offsite and onsite educational
programs.
Don't
forget that many zoos have aquarium sections, so check them out too. Every
aquarium or zoo has a curator (often several). Curators are very dedicated
people who are passionate about their trade. If you contact the curator of the
aquarium you want to visit, I guarantee they will be delighted to work with
your school group.
Aquariums
Online
Quite
a few public aquariums have jumped into the Internet waters by offering sites
featuring virtual tours. Some have live fish cams, while others offer
educational reading, and many offer games with aquatic themes.
Whether
you visit a public aquarium on vacation, go for a school outing, or simply
spend an evening taking a virtual tour online, you won’t be disappointed with
our visit.
Have
you visited a public aquarium and have something to share about your visit?
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