Dive Into the Deep: Fintastic Sharks Outreach Program Bridges Classrooms and Ocean Life

About Downtown Aquarium Outreach Programs

Downtown Aquarium's Education staff hits the road to bring the ocean and other aquatic topics into your school classroom. We'll provide almost everything necessary to give you a peek into the world of water-dependent ecosystems and animals. Please note: We are not able to bring live animals for this program.

Fintastically Adapted

Discover how different species of sharks have adapted to become apex predators. Uncover unique anatomy and behaviors to see how sharks spend their time. With dynamic demos and interactive exploration, find out why sharks are necessary to keep the ocean ecosystem in balance. Meets Colorado State Standards – SC.3.1.1, SC3.2.1, SC3.2.1, SC3.2.3, SC3.3.1, SC 4.2.1, SC5.1.3, SC5.2.2 and NGSS 4-LS1-1, 4-LS1-2

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Rates

Grades 3rd - 5th, Up to 30 Students

1 Session: $165 2 Sessions at same location back to back: $255 3 Sessions at same location back to back: $345 Travel Fee $0.75 per mile round trip

*Please Note: *

• A booking fee is added to the total.
• Outreach programs are not taxed.

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Duration

• 45 Minutes Per Program
• Offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (based on staff availability) please call to check availability and schedule.

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We come to you!

• Eligible Locations: We can travel up to a 60 mile radius from the Aquarium. Mileage is determined by Google maps.
• Grades: 3rd - 5th
• Minimum Students: 10
• Maximum Students: 30

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Things to Know Before Arrival

As the contact teacher or event organizer please share this information with your entire group. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Education and Group Sales Coordinator.

Arrival & Set-Up:

• A Downtown Aquarium Educator will arrive at your school or event location and check-in at the office or designated location approximately 20-25 minutes before your scheduled program.
• Please let your office/staff know when we will be arriving so that they can direct us where to go.
• Set-Up: Classroom programs ~10-15 minutes, labs ~20 minutes, and events ~20 minutes to set-up. If doing two or more programs, we prefer not to move between different classrooms, for ease of set up and timing.

Outreach Program Expectations:

• You are required to have at least 1 teacher in the room for the duration of all class programs.
• Please let students know that their attention and cooperation will be greatly appreciated.
• It is encouraged that students prepare questions ahead of time for our Educators so that you get the most out of your program!
• Additional students for classroom programs above the maximum program attendance will be accommodated, however, you will be billed for an additional program.

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