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FREE On The Go Planning Guide & Pass inside! Discover Life… Pages 5–8 Underwater

FREE On The Go Planning Guide & Pass inside! Pages 5–8

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1 Discover Life…Underwater DISCOVERa world of STEM-based learning beyond your classroom BRIDGE CONNECTwith 8,500 amazing aquatic species OPENING SPRING 2016! Walk just inches above 25 lurking and 850 animals on this unique V-shaped rope suspension bridge. Should groups dare to cross, Shark Bridge will offer an amazing experience with an exclusive perspective of the your students in a new and exciting way ENGAGE 550,000-gallon Shark Realm exhibit.

FIELD TRIP PACKAGES SHARK REALM TABLE OF You won’t want to miss the newly-renovated Shark Realm CONTENTS Increase the educational impact of your field trip by choosing one of where students will learn about C. megalodon, one of the the following options: largest and most powerful predators to ever live and get an up close look at its amazing jaws. Then explore the facts PACKAGE 1 PACKAGE 2 and myths about modern sharks and appreciate their 2 place in the food chain as an apex predator. Adventure Admission and free Admission, free lunch space Zones lunch space. and one (1) educational program. 5 PACKAGE 3 PACKAGE 4 DINOSAURS OF THE DEEP On The Go Travel back to the Mesozoic Era in Dinosaurs of the Deep Planning Guide & Admission, free lunch Admission, free lunch space, Preview Pass space and 4D movie. one (1) educational program and introduce students to the most remarkable marine and 4D movie. reptiles that once dominated the seas. Come face-to- face with one of the mightiest marine reptiles of all time, the Liopleurodon; then meet living creatures that have PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE 10 inhabited planet Earth for millions of years. 1 2 3 4 Education BEST Programs VALUE Sep 2015 – Feb 2016 $9.50 $13.00 $13.00 $16.50

Mar 2016 – Jun 2016 $12.50 $16.00 $16.50 $20.00 13 Prices do not include 7% NJ State Sales Tax. Prices valid for groups of 20 or more people. NEW 4D DOUBLE FEATURE OPENING JANUARY 2016 All packages include 1:10 complimentary ratio for admission to Aquarium only. Join Scrat, Ice Age’s resident nut-crazed sabre-toothed Helpful Hints All prices shown are valid for students and additional adults over comp ratio. squirrel, as he time travels in his zaniest adventure to date, Ice Age: No Time For Nuts 4D. Sense the pressure, feel the perils and smell the triumph as you celebrate Earth as never before in Planet Earth: Shallow Seas™ 4D Experience. Book Call to book your visit today… 800.616.JAWS (5297) your 4D journey included in packages 3 & 4!

3 1 ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ADVENTURE ZONEA ZONEB ZONEC ZONED Rivers of the World Touch-A-Shark KidZone Hippo Haven n Discover the importance of rivers and the animals n Introduce students to the wonderful world of sharks in this n Exploration area full of interactive and fun n A river landscape comes alive as students explore the that live in and around them. hands-on interactive exhibit. characters younger children will enjoy. habitat and adaptations of the Nile hippo.

n Meet amazing Amazon River fish, including pacu, n Meet several small shark species including bamboo sharks n Older students will discover an amazing array of n Discover how the hippo and other species are built to catfish and the colossal arapaima. and the Mexican horn shark. colorful fish species, including clownfish, lionfish, survive the rugged African savanna. pipefish and flashlight fish. n Observe river reptiles such as the diamondback n Stingray Beach Club Come face-to-face with Genny and Button, the stars terrapin and the snapping turtle. n Kidzone is another great location for students to of Hippo Haven. n Get up close and personal with four amazing species explore adaptations, classifications and behavior. n Students can learn what they can do to protect of stingrays. NEW our waterways. Dinosaurs of the Deep n Younger students will enjoy comparing the feel, size, shape Gill’s Grotto n Explore the age of reptiles over 65 million years ago and color of these graceful animals. Ocean Today Kiosk n Explore three touch exhibits where students will on land and in the sea. n Older students can explore locomotion, behavior, anatomy examine a variety of invertebrates found in warm n Get the latest on the conservation efforts of n Observe moon jellies, chambered nautilus, Japanese and what they can do to protect these animals. water coral reefs. the national Coastal America Partnership. spider crabs and a giant Pacific octopus. n Daily feeding show times are listed in your Adventure n Touch species including the Atlantic horseshoe n The kiosk is located across from the Amazon n Experience the size and power of Liopluerodon, Guide & Map. crab, scarlet cleaner shrimp, sea apples and the River waterfall. one of the most notorious sea monsters of all time. engineer goby. n and the Center for Penguin Island Aquatic Sciences are members of the Shark Realm / Shark NEW n Creature Feature Coastal America Partnership. Meet the endangered African black-footed penguin, an n aquatic bird that lives in a temperate climate. n Examine an intertidal marine ecosystem, See the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. showcasing animals from the rocky shores of the n Shipwrecked! n Challenge your students to dismiss preconceived notions Learn about and see the jaws of Megalodon, the about this flightless bird, including learning that they prefer a Pacific Northwest. largest shark that ever lived. n View hundreds of fish and invertebrates in a habitat of warm beaches in lieu of the Antarctic coast. n n series of underwater habitats. Students can investigate a variety of cold water Discover amazing facts about modern sharks. species including sea stars, snails, anemones and n Be sure to check to out the underwater viewing window where n n Explore the amazing adaptations of seahorses Students will be immersed in our suspended 40-foot students can catch a glimpse of how quickly penguins go from sea cucumbers. hiding in a grassbed and spiny lobsters peeking Shark Tunnel, highlighting the beauty and strength of waddling on land to gliding through the clear blue water. n from rocky crevices. Students can compare the species found in these majestic predators. Creature Feature with those found in Gill’s Grotto. n Observe the behaviors of moray eels lurking in a Rotunda shipwreck and angelfish swimming on a reef. n Have you booked a classroom lesson for your group? Meet a Center for Aquatic Sciences educator here! Ocean Realm Please arrive at least five minutes prior to your n Experience over 1,500 animals in 760,000 scheduled program. gallons of water including several species of sharks and rays, two species of sea turtles and an array of fish.

n Introduce your students to a number of concepts, including classification, habitats, adaptations, behavior and conservation. For additional information on

n Check your Adventure Guide & Map for times our exhibits and animals visit of daily special shows in Ocean Realm Theater. adventureaquarium.com See page 11 for information about a behind-the- scenes tour of this amazing exhibit. DISCOVER CONNECT ENGAGE CONNECT 2 3 Remove this section (Pages 5-8) and PACKAGES AND bring it with you RESOURCES on your visit! Educator Resources On The Go Planning Guide The Center for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium has created supplemental educational materials that will actively engage your students, while fostering curiosity and promoting the understanding, appreciation and protection of aquatic life and habitats. www.aquaticsciences.org Our FREE STEM-based educational resources include: EASY WAYS TO To make your trip reservation process quick and easy, FIELD TRIP PACKAGES n Student Scavenger Hunts Increase the educational impact of your field trip by we ask that you prepare the following information: PLAN YOUR TRIP n Teacher Exhibit Companions 3 choosing one of the following options: n Chaperone Guides n Arrival date and time: first and second choice Email us at groups@ n Exhibit Resources for new and limited-time exhibits n Attendance number for students and adults adventureaquarium.com 1. PACKAGE 1 PACKAGE 2 n Animal Fact Sheets n Package selection: 1, 2, 3 or 4 and program selection with your contact information and the best time to reach you. n Grade level Admission and free Admission, free lunch space The Center for Aquatic Sciences also offers n Lunch arrangements (i.e. bagged lunch, meal vouchers) lunch space. and one (1) educational program. professional development to help educators engage Call us at 800.616.JAWS (5297) to make students in active life, earth and physical sciences as n Head chaperone’s name, phone and email 2. a group reservation over the phone. well as other STEM investigations.

Visit us at adventureaquarium.com 3. to complete a request online. We will PACKAGE 3 PACKAGE 4 follow up with you to confirm your Remove this section here date and details. Admission, free lunch Admission, free lunch space, space and 4D movie. one (1) educational program and 4D movie. MAKE A DAY OF IT! The Group Sales office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5:15pm.

PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE 1 2 3 4 BEST VALUE September 2015 – February 2016 $9.50 $13.00 $13.00 $16.50

March 2016 – June 2016 $12.50 $16.00 $16.50 $20.00

Prices do not include 7% NJ State Sales Tax. Prices valid for groups of 20 or more people.

Battleship Camden Children’s Garden Bring this form to Adventure Aquarium for a free preview visit. Each pass is valid for one educator (with school ID) and one guest. Redeem this offer at the Will Call ticketing window. Enhance your Waterfront experience at the Come outside to play and learn at the Camden Children’s Garden! Classes can enjoy themed gardens, interact with Battleship New Jersey, with the FISH & SHIP FREE Name______butterflies at the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons package. Students can experience life aboard a Butterfly House and ride one of three amusements. Title and Grade(s)______“floating city” on the nation’s largest and most PREVIEW decorated battleship. Prices starting at $3.00 School Name______

Available: April-December on Wednesdays, Thursdays PASS School Address______Prices starting at $19.50 and Fridays Telephone______ADMIT 2 PHOTO CREDIT: J. Samsel, Courier Post Exp Date: June 19, 2016 Email______4 5 Women’s Restroom Gift Shop

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A Down Stairs Amphitheater RIVERS OF THE WORLD Nursing Station Live Shows Up Stairs Wheelchair Access Touch-A-Shark OCEAN TODAY KIOSK presented by Lunch Room Smoking Section Call to book your visit today…Touch-A-Shar k presented by 4D Theater OCEAN REALM presented by Nursing Station Live Shows 4D Theater 800.616.JAWS (5297)presented by SHIPWRECKED! 6 7 FIELD TRIP PACKAGES Increase the educational impact of your field trip by choosing one of the following options:

PACKAGE 1 Choose 1 program for PACKAGES 2 & 4 Early Learners PreK- K 1st - 2nd 3rd - 4th 5th - 8th 9th & Over Admission (ages 3 & under) Free lunch space Sea Senses Penguin Fun Food Web Investigating Aquarium Invertebrates Careers SEA Story Fabulous Fish What’s Your Endangered at Habitat? Adventure Built for Change SOS: Save PACKAGE 2 Animal our Sharks Wrappers Life on the Reef Sharks! Shark Attack

30 minute experience! Classroom Lessons Admission Opening January 1, 2016! Free lunch space One (1) educational Ocean Realm Ocean Realm Ocean Realm program Tour Sea Turtle Tour Sea Turtle Tour Sea Turtle Edition Edition Edition Sea Turtle Edition Ocean Realm Tour PACKAGE 3

Admission Habitat Sweet Habitat Sweet Sharks, Truth Free lunch space Habitat Habitat Or Fiction 4D Movie Theater Programs

4D Movie Included with PACKAGES 3 & 4 PACKAGE 4 Early Learners PreK- K 1st - 2nd 3rd - 4th 5th - 8th 9th & Over Admission (ages 3 & under) INCLUDED Free lunch space October 1 Great White Great White Great White Great White through IN PACKAGES One (1) education 2015 December 31 Shark Shark Shark Shark program January 1 Shallow Seas & Shallow Seas & Shallow Seas & Shallow Seas & 4D Movie through Ice Age Double Ice Age Double Ice Age Double Ice Age Double & 2016 June 30 Feature Feature Feature Feature 3 4 PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE PACKAGE 1 2 3 4 BEST VALUE September 2015 – February 2016 $9.50 $13.00 $13.00 $16.50

March 2016 – June 2016 $12.50 $16.00 $16.50 $20.00 Call to book your visit today… 800.616.JAWS (5297) Prices do not include 7% NJ State Sales Tax. Prices valid for groups of 20 or more people. All packages include 1:10 complimentary ratio for admission to Aquarium only. The BBC and BBC Earth are trademarks of the British Broadcasting Corporation and are used under license. BBC logo © BBC 1996. A BBC/Discovery Channel/NHK co-production, in association with the CBC. PHOTOGRAPHY © Doug Perrine/naturepl.com. All prices shown are valid for students and additional adults over comp ratio. ICE AGE TM © 2015 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 8 9 9 INCLUDED IN Grades 3rd – 4th Grades 9th – 12th Auditorium Programs EDUCATION PACKAGES Theater-style setting, ideal for large FOOD WEB AQUARIUM CAREERS PROGRAMS & 4 groups, half-hour session. 2 Food chains are so last year! Students From marine biologists and HABITAT SWEET HABITAT 2015–2016 will develop an ocean food web, and veterinarians, it takes a lot of people to CLASSROOM make scientific guesses about the keep an aquarium running smoothly. Grades 1st — 4th relationships between predators This lesson is great for students Meet some of our educational animals, LESSONS and prey. considering STEM careers, or those learn about their unique habitats and Class Length: 30 minutes, limit 30 participants wanting a peek into the daily life of our the adaptations they have to help them Connect students with science and enhance animals and staff. survive! Students are also welcome to your field trip with an interactive classroom Early Learners Grades 1st – 2nd touch some of our animal ambassadors program. The Center for Aquatic Sciences during the program. (ages 3 and under, limit 15 ENDANGERED AT ADVENTURE at Adventure Aquarium offers classroom children per session) lessons that engage students while PENGUIN FUN Adventure Aquarium is home to many SOS: SAVE OUR SHARKS important endangered species. Students supporting curriculum. Our programs align Why don’t penguins fly? How do Shark populations are declining faster SEA STORY NEW will explore what it means to be an SHARKS: TRUTH OR FICTION with Next Generation Science Standards penguins raise their chicks? Why do than they can rebound. Students will endangered species, and learn about the and PA & NJ Science Academic Standards. Students will enjoy hearing an original penguins wear tuxedos? Find out learn about different threats to sharks Grades 5th — 8th all you need to know about these threats facing our animal ambassadors. Visit for program story about a little boy’s trip to the and why it is important to protect this Do movies tell the truth about sharks www.aquaticsciences.org fascinating birds! Please note: Live details and specific standards. If you have beach and the animals he meets there. ancient predator. and shark attacks? Find out in this penguins are not included in the class. any questions about the curriculum, ask us Students will use all their senses and interactive program about shark meet a real, live animal from the book at [email protected] or please call SHARKS! NEW species, shark behavior and the 856.365.1023. that they will have the opportunity relationship between sharks to touch. Sharks are a unique group of animals and humans. WHAT’S YOUR HABITAT? with a complicated history and a Special Needs Home sweet home is very different if mysterious present. Demystify shark you are an octopus or a hippopotamus. teeth, shark species and shark relatives Classes move at a pace appropriate PreK – K This lesson investigates the variety of in our Sharks! lesson. to students’ curiosity, and attempt to habitats from around the world using accommodate multiple learning styles. live classroom animals. SEA SENSES NEW I AM A SEASTAR This class uses imitation to encourage TOURS Not everything smells the same! Grades 5th – 8th movement, vocalization and creative Students can explore their five senses, Tour programs are not wheelchair thought. Students will be introduced to and learn how they are similar to LIFE ON THE REEF accessible and require participants to Curriculum Connections various marine animals and invited to and different from those of five Coral reefs are the most colorful and INVESTIGATING INVERTEBRATES climb 2 flights of stairs unaided. K-12 educators: Use our NGSS aquatic engage their imaginations by imitating ocean animals. diverse ecosystems in the ocean. Students will engage with live animals icons to choose a program that best meets their movements and sounds. This class OCEAN REALM TOUR - NEW Explore the biology of corals and as well as animal artifacts to examine your educational goals. involves many real animal artifacts and a SEA TURTLE EDITION discover many incredible reef animals how creatures without bones survive live animal, which students will have the Grades 3rd & Up that call a coral reef home. in the seas. option to touch. FABULOUS FISH New and improved 30 minute tour allows groups to see a unique, behind- What makes a fish a fish? Students the-scenes view of our massive Ocean will play “fish detective” to Realm Exhibit, focusing on our favorite determine if popular sea creatures BUILT FOR CHANGE TERRIFIC TURTLES Structures and Ecosystems Genetics reptiles. Learn about sea turtle biology, are fish or another type of ocean Compare and contrast animal Processes This lesson is for students fascinated by get a bird’s eye view of Adventure animal. This lesson includes a live adaptations and how they allow animals sea turtles and tortoises alike! Students Aquarium’s resident sea turtles and animal which students will have the to survive our changing environment. will meet a few of our live turtles in hear about efforts to conserve these opportunity to touch. residence, and have the opportunity to endangered giants. touch some turtle–related artifacts. This class uses live animals without direct Evolution Physical Science Earth & Space SHARK ATTACK animal contact. ANIMAL WRAPPERS Science Students will examine the forensics of Discover the diversity of feathers, shark attacks in order to separate fact fur and scales throughout the animal from fiction in this data-driven lesson. Call to book your visit today… Indicates live animals are part kingdom. This lesson uses many real of this program artifacts that students can touch. 800.616.JAWS (5297)

10 11 HELPFUL AFTER MAKING YOUR RESERVATION FREE Pay a 50% non-refundable deposit or submit a purchase EDUCATOR PREVIEW PASS order. Download Exhibit Companions and other resources HINTS from the Educator Inlet. Review your confirmation from the PAGE 5 Group Sales office. Use the following helpful hints to ensure a successful field trip to Adventure Aquarium. ONE MONTH BEFORE YOUR VISIT You can find a downloadable checklist and other useful Call the Group Sales Office at 800.616.JAWS (5297) to confirm attendance materials for your visit in the before paying your final balance. Submit and pay for café vouchers for your Additional Educator Inlet section of the trip. If you would like your wristbands in advance of your arrival, contact Adventure Aquarium website. the Group Sales office and pay in full no later than 3 weeks before your visit. These programs are not included in EDUCATION package pricing. Please contact the Group Sales Office at 800.616.JAWS BEST TIME TO COME (5297) for pricing and availability. PROGRAMS Many school groups visit Adventure Aquarium in April and May, and as a result, space is usually limited. Book your field trip between September and February and enjoy:

n Lower prices n Fewer distractions n Less crowded exhibits for n More opportunities to interact Behind-the-Scenes Tours AQUARIUM WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS NEW better viewing with our knowledgeable staff Grades 5th — 8th Limit 20 participants per 60-minute tour. Please note: Tour programs are not wheelchair accessible Using teamwork and problem solving skills, students will use and require participants to be able to climb two flights of water testing equipment to identify various properties of water, ­­SAVE TIME WHEN YOU ARRIVE stairs unaided. and match them up with the parameters necessary for some of our popular animals. Here are a few time saving tips to help you get through the check-in BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR process easier and faster: Grades 5th — 8th TIME SAVED See how an aquarium really works! This hour-long tour Pay 3 weeks in advance and receive includes access to areas where food is prepared, water SQUID DISSECTION 15 minutes 1 your wristbands before your trip. quality analysis is performed and engineering spaces Grades 9th — 12th featuring filtration systems. This tour is great for students This laboratory program explores the fascinating biology of Have students put their wristbands interested in science careers including biologists, chemists, vet 10 minutes squids, octopuses and cuttlefish. The dissection portion 2 on before you arrive. techs and engineers. of this lab can be done as a hands-on activity or a Pre-pack your lunches in easy to demonstration. Students will create an anatomical diagram of a 10 minutes common squid. 3 carry boxes.

Learning Labs Complete and distribute the 4 Chaperone Checklist to all 5 minutes 45-minute activity based lab lessons NEW Call to book chaperones prior to your arrival. HIGH SCHOOL SHADOW PROGRAM your visit today... 40 minutes ANIMAL TRAINING AND BEHAVIOR Grades 9th — 12th TOTAL TIME SAVED Grades 3rd — 4th Does your school require students to shadow a professional 800.616.JAWS (5297) Examine the science behind animal training in this hands-on in their field? This program gives a student in grades 9-12 laboratory program. Students will learn the basics of behavior an opportunity to meet up with Aquarium staff and get a AFTER YOUR VISIT observation, positive reinforcement training and animal behind–the–scenes look at a day in the life of a marine biologist. enrichment, then put their skills to use creating a behavior log Interested students should inquire at [email protected]. Download post-visit materials and classroom activities at like the one biologists use to care for animals at the Aquarium. www.aquaticsciences.org/education/TeacherResources.html to extend the learning experience long after your visit. OPEN 10AM – 5PM, 365 DAYS A YEAR! 12 13 1 Aquarium Drive Camden, NJ 08103

FREE On The Go Planning Guide & Pass inside! Discover Life… Pages 5–8 Underwater

FREE On The Go Planning Guide & Pass inside! Pages 5–8

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