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Day Programs
Minimum of 12 paying participants; two adult chaperones are free per reservation; smaller groups are welcome for a flat rate - please see pricing structure below. Program cost includes admission to the Alaska SeaLife Center. Day Programs are available year-round and must be booked at least 30 days in advance.
Pricing
We have a tiered pricing structure for on site programs to incorporate discounts for tax exempt and educational organizations. Groups larger than 35 participants may be divided for education programs based on program choice and space available, please contact education@alaskasealife.org for details. For all Day Programs, a second Education Program on the same day can be requested for an additional $25 per person.
Private parties, adult groups, for-profit organizations
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$60 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $720 includes up to 14 participants (12 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
Schools, non-profit organizations, education organizations, homeschool organizations through school districts.
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$50 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $600 includes up to 14 participants (12 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
Title I Schools
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$40 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $480 includes up to 14 participants (12 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
Deposits - A deposit of $200 is required within 30 days of confirmation to secure your reservation. The remaining balance will be invoiced within 7 days of your program. Payment in full is due within 30 days of invoicing.
Request a Day Program
To request a Day Program, please click the button below and complete the Day Program Reservation Form.
We will confirm reservations in the order we receive them, please allow 7 days for confirmation.
Program Choices for Day Programs
| Program Name |
Recommended |
Program Description |
| Seashore Survivors |
K-2 |
Become an intertidal animal and discover what it takes to live in this challenging habitat. Learn about the adaptations of various animals we encounter at the nearshore through fun dress up and sticker activities! |
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Beaks, Bubbles, & Burrows |
K-3 |
Discover the many unique adaptations that allow Alaska’s beautiful diving seabirds to inhabit both sea and sky. Become a seabird traveling from ocean to coast, then build your very own clay puffin to take home! |
| Marine Mammal Adaptations |
K-5 |
Explore the variety of adaptations used by seals, sea lions, and sea otters found in Alaska’s waters. Engage with biofacts, videos and build your own clay seal to take home! |
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Terrific Alaskan Tidepool Travels |
1-5 |
Take a walk through the Alaskan intertidal zone and meet Alaska’s tough and mysterious local invertebrates. Discover how intertidal animals survive, adapt, and thrive. |
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Ocean Animal Perceptions |
1-5 |
Can you “see” without eyes? Participants will discover the amazing adaptations of various ocean animals through “senses-on” activities. |
| There & Back Again: A Salmon's Tale |
3-6 |
In this role-play adventure, participants experience the life cycle of salmon first-hand, from rivers and streams to the ocean, and back again! |
| Bioluminescence |
3-8 |
Discover the mysterious animals that inhabit the ocean’s depths. Investigate the amazing adaptations of light-producers in the deep ocean and observe actual bioluminescence! |
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Eat or Be Eaten in Alaska |
4-6 |
Explore the complexity of food webs and ecosystems through an interactive exploration of some of Alaska’s most iconic animals and ecosystems. |
| Cephalopods: The Squid Dissection |
4-12 |
Dive into the wonderful world of cephalopods, discover their many unique adaptations and fascinating anatomy through a squid dissection! (Please contact us about squid availability. Observation-only sessions are also an option.) |
| Scientists in Action: Veterinarian |
6-12 |
Gain insight into the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Wildlife Response program. Learn how veterinarians care for stranded or injured animals as students work in groups to care for “patients” in this hands-on program. |
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Clues from the Coast: Studying Endangered Steller Sea Lions |
6-12 |
Learn how scientists at the Alaska SeaLife Center study the endangered Steller sea lions of Chiswell Island. Search through scat samples and remotely recorded video footage to piece together their story and changing population. Practice research techniques like census counting, scat analysis, and identifying individuals! |
