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Nocturne Programs
Nocturne Programs
Enjoy an overnight adventure at the Alaska SeaLife Center! Students will spend the evening expanding observation skills and participating in hands-on marine science programs. At night they’ll fall asleep with the seabirds, sea lions and seals. Each Nocturne Sleepover includes dinner, a light breakfast, plenty of time to explore the Alaska SeaLife Center, and two educational programs. Nocturnes start at 5:00pm and last until 9:00am the next morning.
Minimum of 16 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, education programs, dinner, and breakfast. Nocturnes are available year-round and must be booked at least 30 days in advance. Dates may be reserved a maximum of one year in advance, prices and programs are subject to change.
IMPORTANT: No more than 80 people total in the sleeping area! This is a fire code restriction, any additional guests will be required to find alternate accommodations for the night. Children under 4 are not permitted to stay overnight at the Alaska SeaLife Center for safety reasons.
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.
Private parties, adult groups, for-profit organizations
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$100 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $1600 includes up to 18 participants (16 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
Schools, non-profit organizations, education organizations, homeschool organizations through school districts.
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$90 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $1440 includes up to 18 participants (16 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
Title I Schools
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$80 per person, adults and children are the same rate
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Minimum price of $1280 includes up to 18 participants (16 paying participants, 2 free chaperones).
A $600 deposit is required within 30 days of booking - or by January 15 for spring Nocturnes. Nocturnes are fully refundable until 60 days prior to the program. A $200 cancellation fee may be incurred if cancelling within 60 days of the Nocturne.
Request a Nocturne Program
To request a Nocturne, please click belwo to complete the Nocturne Reservation Form. We will confirm reservations in the order we receive them, please allow 7 days for confirmation.
Program Choices for Nocturne 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! |
