This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Oklahoma Aquarium! To celebrate, we're highlighting a special Aquarium-related theme every month.
May 2013
18 – 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 participating on a Behind-the-Scenes Tour. You’ll not only tour our holding facility and see the turtles, 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 – $10, Youth – $8 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.
June 2013
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.
8 – World Oceans Day – We may be miles away from the nearest ocean, but the health of our oceans has an impact on our lives every day, even in the middle of the country. Find out why we all should care about protecting our seas with fun crafts and hands-on activities for kids. Full schedule will be posted soon.
15 – 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 participating on a Behind-the-Scenes Tour. You’ll not only tour our holding facility and see the turtles, 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 – $10, Youth – $8 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
16 – 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)
20 – Scout Day - 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.
28 – Sleep with the Sharks - Come join us at the Aquarium for our overnight event. Enjoy a dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then spend the night with us! Click here to learn more.
July 2013
26 and 27 – 10 Year Anniversary Celebration – Full details will be announced soon!
August 2013
2 – Sleep with the Sharks - Come join us at the Aquarium for our overnight event. Enjoy a dive show, scavenger hunt, flashlight tour, a movie, and then spend the night with us! Click here to learn more.
