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We offer virtual programs for all ages and group sizes. Your class, school, or family can connect with an Aquarium educator from anywhere. Each program includes an engaging presentation and opportunity for participants to ask questions. Pre- and post-materials are available to extend learning before and after the program.
Interested in a virtual program? Please fill out our request form below and a member of our education staff will be in touch to finish booking your program. Questions? Email education@aquarium.org.
Marine Storytime
Virtual Sessions 30 minutes
Virtual Session: No maximum participants
Explore the critters of the Oregon coast through a fun and interactive read-along program. Dive into an ocean-themed book with an aquarium educator. Then learn about an animal from the story as we investigate the lives of our scaly, furry, and feathered friends.
Plankton Investigation
Virtual Sessions 45-60 minutes
Virtual Session: No maximum participants
Observe microscopic life and get to the bottom of…the food web! Compare and contrast external structures of plankton. Use scientific reasoning to complete the lifecycle of a mystery animal. Make predictions, investigate, and discover! This program includes instructions for hatching and observing brine shrimp in your classroom.
Ambassador Animal Enrichment Design
Virtual Sessions 30-45 minutes
Virtual Session: No maximum participants
The animal enrichment design project provides an opportunity for students to connect a variety of course topics to an authentic engineering design challenge. Over the course of the project, students will learn about enrichment and its importance to animal welfare for animals in aquariums, zoos, or even in their own home.
The project can be completed independently in your classroom or as a collaborative project with the Oregon Coast Aquarium. If collaborating with the Aquarium, you will have access to 2-3 virtual sessions with an Aquarium Educator to support your students as they design an enrichment item for one of our amazing Ambassador Animals. The project can include the opportunity to receive video feedback of the animal interacting with the item and/or onsite activities as part of an Aquarium field trip.
Career Exploration
45-60 minutes
No maximum participant
Ever wonder what it’s like to work at an Aquarium? Get the inside scoop from a staff member! Learn about a variety of jobs and skills, see how our staff care for the animals, and participate in a live Q&A.
Ready to book? Fill out our outreach request form and a member of our education staff will be in touch to finish booking your program. We offer a discount for Title I schools. Program fees are waived for Lincoln County schools.
Questions? Email education@aquarium.org
Since opening in 1992, the Oregon Coast Aquarium has been a premier attraction on Oregon’s central coast and an enduring advocate for the health of our ocean. For over three decades this 501(c)3 non-profit organization has supported marine wildlife and fostered environmental stewardship through its education programs, community partnerships, and rehabilitation efforts. Accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 aquariums in the U.S., providing visitors with opportunities to connect with 15,000 animals spanning 300 different species. The Oregon Coast Aquarium is located at 2820 S.E. Ferry Slip Rd., Newport, OR. Learn more about the Oregon Coast Aquarium and its vital work at aquarium.org, 541-867-3474. Follow us on Facebook or Twitter for the latest updates.
