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February 2012
11 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
11, 18, 25 – Behind-the-Scenes Tours – 10:30, 11:30 and 1:30 – Construction on the Sea Turtle Experience is underway, and the two sea turtles who will call the exhibit home are getting excited to meet everyone! You can get an early introduction to these magnificent creatures by attending these limited Behind-the-Scenes Tours. You’ll not only tour our holding facility and see the turtles and giant arapaimas destined for the Extreme Amazon Exhibit, you’ll also get to journey above the Siegfried Families Shark Adventure to see the half-million gallon tank from a marine biologist’s perspective.
Adults - $8, Youth - $6 plus general admission or membership. For safety reasons, tour not recommended for children under 5 years old.
Behind-the-scenes tours will be sold at the main admission gate on a first come basis, and limited to 15 people per tour. No advance reservations can be accepted.
The tour includes a fair amount of walking and climbing stairs, so we are unable to accommodate wheelchairs or strollers in the working areas.
Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver.
Sturdy, closed toe shoes are recommended for both your safety and comfort.
20 - Travel to the Arctic Zone - Come out of the cold from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and take a trip through the arctic zone. Join our educators for hands-on activiites and programs that show how creatures survive under such harsh conditions.
10 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
16 - Scout Day - Aquasaurs! Learn about the giants that were here before us!
The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Scout Days to honor all youth organizations and their members such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, 4-H, FFA, etc. Members in uniform or carrying a membership card and one accompanying adult can be admitted to the Aquarium at our discounted Education Department group rates of $7 per youth and $10 per adult. They can also earn the Oklahoma Aquarium’s own Junior Biologist Badge.
19 - 23 - Splash Break - The Oklahoma Aquarium celebrates Spring Break annually with special presentations, hands-on activities, games and other fun. The theme for 2012 is Extreme Amazon, in anticipation of the Extreme Amazon exhibit opening soon. (Watch for construction progress on our facebook page!) All activities are included with paid general admission. Schedule is subject to change as needed. Updates will be posted on our facebook page and at the Information Desk inside the Aquarium.
Monday, March 19– 10:00 to 12:00 - Wet and Wild Amazon
Come explore the rainforest, make a rain stick with us and learn all about how water makes its way through the jungle, from the skies to the river to the ocean.
Tuesday, March 20 – 1:00 to 3:00 - Creepy Crawlies of the Amazon
Think mosquitoes are big in Oklahoma? You won’t believe the amazing insects found in the rainforest. See some of the critters up close, but safely of course!
Wednesday, March 21 – 10:00 to 12:00 - Amazon After Dark
Take a learning tour of the jungle after night falls and discover what nocturnal animals call the rainforest their home.
Thursday, March 22 – 1:00 to 3:00 - Amazon EcoZone
Explore the unique habitat of the Amazon, and learn how its health matters even here in Oklahoma. The rainforest helps provide clean air to breathe, countless medicines, foods and other goods. Plus, make your own mini rainforest.
Friday, March 23 – 10:00 – 12:00 - Splash of Color
Discover the colors of the Amazon, from the poison dart frogs to the parrots and birds of paradise. Learn what those vibrant colors mean, from warnings to love is in the air
April 2012
7 - Aquarium Run - Join the Oklahoma Aquarium for this annual celebration of family fitness with a 1 mile fun run, 5K, 10K and half-marathon. The race events are followed by a party with food, fun and activities for kids, plus all registered runners and walkers receive free race day Aquarium admission.
Online registration now open, just click here to sign up today.
14 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
17 - Homeschool Day - Chose one of two programs: Completely Cartilaginous! at 11 a.m. for our younger homeschoolers and Pirates! at 2 p.m. for our older students. The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Homeschool Days to accommodate homeschool families and groups who may not meet our standard 25 person minimum for education groups. $7 students, $10 adults, pre-registration is required. Click here for reservation form.
May 2012
12 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
13 - Mother’s Day -- Take Mom out for an oceanic adventure. On Mom’s special day, she gets into the Aquarium free! It’s our way of saying “tanks” for being there through smooth waters and rough seas. (Limit one free admission per each paid admission)
June 2012
17 – Father’s Day -- Show Dad he’s your favorite fish in the sea, on Father’s Day, all Dads get into the Aquarium free. It’s our way of saying “tanks” for being an anchor and guide. (One free admission with each paid admission)
8 – World Oceans Day – More than 70% of the planet is covered by water, so come celebrate this valuable resource with fun, yet educational activities for kids.
9 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
22 - Sleep with the Sharks!Click here for more information.
25 – Scout Day - Sea Turtle Science! Learn about the graceful reptiles that are found in most oceans of the world!The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Scout Days to honor all youth organizations and their members such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, 4-H, FFA, etc. Members in uniform or carrying a membership card and one accompanying adult can be admitted to the Aquarium at our discounted Education Department group rates of $7 per youth and $10 per adult. They can also earn the Oklahoma Aquarium’s own Junior Biologist Badge.
July 2012
14 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
20 - Sleep with the Sharks! - Click here for more information.
August 2012
11 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
25 – Symphony by the Sea – 6:30 pm.Join the Oklahoma Aquarium and Tulsa Symphony Orchestra as the two organizations partner to present a unique evening of dining tank side, followed by a concert in the Aquarium Great Hall. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of both non-profits, including Symphony by the Sea for Students.
September 2012
3 – Scout Day - Arctic Zone! Take a trip through the Arctic Zone and learn how animals survive in the harsh conditions! The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Scout Days to honor all youth organizations and their members such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, 4-H, FFA, etc. Members in uniform or carrying a membership card and one accompanying adult can be admitted to the Aquarium at our discounted Education Department group rates of $7 per youth and $10 per adult. They can also earn the Oklahoma Aquarium’s own Junior Biologist Badge.
8 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
October 2012
13 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
15 – Homeschool Day - Chose one of two programs: Aquasaurs! at 11 a.m. for our younger homeschoolers and Shipwrecks! at 2 p.m. for our older students.- The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Homeschool Days to accommodate homeschool families and groups who may not meet our standard 25 person minimum for education groups. $7 students, $10 adults, pre-registration is required. Click here for reservation form.
27 - 31 -- HallowMarine! 6:30-9:00 -- For these 5 evenings, the Aquarium is transformed into a spooky (but not too scary!), salty Halloween adventure. Bring your kids in their costumes to trick-or-treat among the tanks, play games, jump around on a huge pirate ship and wave hello to the diving mermaid and pirate in the Coral Reef. Plus, all the exhibits are open! $7 for children, $10 for adults.
November 2012
10 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
23 – 25 -- Scuba Santa– 3:30 p.m. Even Santa likes to go for a swim in the tropics, and the Coral Reef is as close as you get in Oklahoma to diving in the Caribbean. Watch Scuba Santa find out who’s naughty or nice among the fish in the 65,000 gallon saltwater tank, then get your camera ready to have your child pose for the most unique Santa picture ever, without getting wet!
December 2012
1-2, 8-9, and 15-23 – Scuba Santa-- 3:30 p.m. Even Santa likes to go for a swim in the tropics, and the Coral Reef is as close as you get in Oklahoma to diving in the Caribbean. Watch Scuba Santa find out who’s naughty or nice among the fish in the 65,000 gallon saltwater tank, then get your camera ready to have your child pose for the most unique Santa picture ever, without getting wet!
8 - Volunteer Registration and Orientation - 10:00- 12:00 - Come be a part of our team! Oklahoma Aquarium Volunteers fill vital roles ranging from greeting visitors to educating kids to assisting with animal dietary needs. Click here to learn more and fill out an application in advance, or just check in at the Aquarium Business Office at 10:00 to explore our volunteering opportunities.
11 – Homeschool Day - The Oklahoma Aquarium hosts quarterly Homeschool Days to accommodate homeschool families and groups who may not meet our standard 25 person minimum for education groups. $7 students, $10 adults, pre-registration is required. Click here for reservation form.
