Behind the Scenes at the Aquarium!

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Rates

Student (Ages 11-18): $9.50

*Please Note: Due to the popularity of classroom programs, there is a registration maximum of 2 programs per child. This class is for students ages 11-18, no adults or younger siblings due to space constraints.

Adults please make sure to book a self-guided tour ticket for your admission to the aquarium. The class price includes admission for the student.

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Duration

45 minutes

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Home-School Day

The Downtown Aquarium welcomes home school students and families! Explore the Aquarium exhibits with your family for a discounted rate, participate in an engaging classroom program, and enjoy visits from animal ambassadors. Pre-registration is required. Register online and submit with payment to reserve your spot! No discounted payment at the door will be accepted – any tickets purchased the day of the event will be full price through the Ticket Office.

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About

Look behind the scenes at the chemistry, biology, and technology of keeping thousands of aquatic animals healthy and a million gallons of water inhabitable. Learn about the nitrogen cycle and three types of filtration used in Downtown Aquarium's water cycle! Leave the teaching to us! Put your students in the hands of our expert Aquarium educators for exciting classroom lessons on conservation, adaptation, food webs, habitats, locomotion, and defense. Classroom programs are all correlated with the Colorado Model Content Standards. Classroom programs also include admission to the exhibits for a Self-Guided Tour at no extra fee.

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Dining

Lunches: Please plan to keep lunches outside. Food may be enjoyed in the grass next to the Aquarium, or in the case of poor weather, extremely limited space may be available. Plan to dress warmly and eat outdoors on all occasions. Restaurant Reservations: If you are interested in dining with us during your visit, please call the restaurant for reservations.

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Policies and Guidelines

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DOES NOT HAVE A STORAGE AREA FOR LUNCHES, COATS OR BACKPACKS.

Chaperones must monitor the students while at the Downtown Aquarium. • Be respectful of other visitors. • Listen to instruction from our staff and volunteers. • Do not touch animals without permission from Downtown Aquarium staff. • Do not tap on exhibit windows. • Use indoor voices, and walk through exhibit pathways. • Do not put anything in the water (fingers, food, coins or other objects)! • Keep your feet on the pathway at all times. No climbing on rocks, trees or exhibit features. • Do not eat, drink, chew gum or smoke inside Downtown Aquarium.