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Adventure Aquarium has all this to offer and more. Visiting the Aquarium with your students is a great way to bring education alive and learn more about marine environments. Careful planning is the key to any successful field trip and the Adventure Aquarium team, along with our education partner, the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, is eager to help you meet your curriculum goals, while creating an unforgettable experience for you and your students. There are always more NEW things to see AND do!
Be sure to check out our new and limited-time only programs. This winter, we have the limited-time exhibit FROGS! Nature’s Messenger, opening January 2014. And opening May 2014, Hippo Haven will immerse you in the world of hippos like never before. Our brand-new 20 minute 4D movie, Great White Shark, explores the Great White’s place in our imaginations and uncovers the true story of their role atop the oceanic food chain. We have what you need to integrate these exciting new experiences in your curriculum. This year we are offering special field trip packages, making it easier and more affordable than ever before! Also, we can enhance your field trip with a standards-based interactive education program and our immersive 4D theater. A field trip to Adventure Aquarium will revitalize your curriculum, introduce your students to a world of aquatic treasures, and help them make an emotional connection that will encourage engagement in local and global conservation. We look forward to creating an extraordinary experience for you and your students.
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FIELD TRIP PACKAGES
Did you know that you now book your field trip as a package?
What’s New Education Packages & Programs Adventure Zones
Take your students to a whole new level of engagement by adding an education program or movie. Save money, time and energy with our new Field Trip Packages. See page 15 for packages and pricing.
BEST TIME TO COME
Pricing and Planning your Visit
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know... 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:
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n Less crowded exhibits for better viewing
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n More opportunities to interact with our knowledgeable staff
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Field Trip Packages Discounts all year long New 4D Show Great White Shark Starting January 2014
FROGS! Nature’s Messenger Limited time exhibit January through April 2014 Hippo Haven New exhibit opening May 2014 NEW Education Programs and Resources
EDUCATOR INLET
Maximize the educational impact of your field trip experience by taking advantage of the many free resources developed by the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences, Adventure Aquarium’s education partner. Everything you need to plan your field trip is available in the Educator Inlet section of the Adventure Aquarium website. n Essential tools to engage your students before, during and
after their visit.
n Animal fact sheets, scavenger hunts, exhibit companions and
ideas for conservation action projects.
n Checklists and maps to help organize your field trip planning process. n Information about additional education programs and tours to
enhance your students’ learning experience while at the aquarium.
ADVENTURE AQUARIUM
OPEN 10AM – 5PM, 365 DAYS A YEAR! 3
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Introduce your students to the remarkably diverse world of these amazing amphibians. Your students will learn how frogs are indicators of environmental changes and what your students can do to make a difference. Visit the Educator Inlet to learn how Frogs! Nature’s Messenger can connect to your curriculum. OPEN JANUARY – APRIL 2014
Hippo Haven will immerse your students in an African river encounter full of sights and sounds. Here they will connect with the wonders of this amazing species. Learn how hippos spend their day in the wild and discover other animals that share their habitat. Then get up close and eye-to-eye with Genny and Button, the stars of Hippo Haven. Live presentations will feature the inside scoop on hippo care and enrichment. Visit the Educator Inlet to learn how Hippo Haven can connect to your curriculum. OPENING MAY 2014
also new... Orinoco Crocodiles
These conservation ambassadors, making their debut this fall, are native to South America and easily recognizable by their long, sharp snout and pale green eyes. Visit the Educator Inlet to download your Orinoco crocodile fact sheet. FALL 2013
Great White Shark 4D
This 20 minute 4D experience unravels the mystery of one of the ocean’s most mysterious inhabitants. Plunge your students in the excitement, and explore this iconic predator on the verge of extinction. Travel around the world on a breathtaking encounter during Great White Shark 4D. Book your 4D journey today! Visit the Educator Inlet for lesson plans and educational resources.
NEW Education Programs and Resources
Experience new education programs that will encourage students to “Dive into Marine Careers,” shout “Hooray for Hippos” or explore “Shark Myths”. Students can also become “Frog Fanatics” in our new frog program. Visit the Educator Inlet for new resources and additional information.
OPENING JANUARY 2014
with a year packed with new things to see and do, take advantage of our seasonal packages to make the most of your field trip! see Page 15 for More inforMation. 4
education Packages
Increase the educational impact of your field trip by choosing one of our Education Packages.
Package 1:
Package 2:
Package 3:
Package 4:
Admission and free lunch space.
Admission, free lunch space and one (1) educational program.
Admission, free lunch space and 4D movie.
Admission, free lunch space, one (1) educational program and 4D movie.
Package 1
Package 2
Package 3
Package 4
BEST VALUE september 2013 – february 2014
$7.50
$11.00
$11.00
$14.50
March 2014 – april 2014
$10.00
$13.50
$13.50
$17.00
May 2014 – June 2014
$12.00
$15.50
$16.00
$19.50
Prices do not include 7% NJ State Sales Tax.
All packages include 1:10 complimentary ratio for admission to Aquarium only. All prices shown are valid for students and additional adults over comp ratio.
Packages 2 & 4 (Choose 1)
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classroom lessons
Behind the scenes tours
Packages 3 & 4 theatre Programs
4d Movie
Prek - k
Animal Wrappers Fabulous Fish Penguin Fun!
1st - 3rd
Life on the Reef What’s Your Habitat Food Web Frenzy
Top of Ocean Realm
Hooray for Hippos!
SpongeBob SquarePants Great White Shark
4th - 5th
Sharks! No Bones About It Built for Change
Top of Ocean Realm
Hooray for Hippos! Shark Myths
SpongeBob SquarePants Great White Shark
6th - 8th
Sharks! No Bones About It Built for Change
Top of Ocean Realm
Shark Myths
Great White Shark
Dive into Marine Careers!
Top of Ocean Realm
9th - 12th
SpongeBob SquarePants
Great White Shark
in-house shows — Included with price of admission. See the Adventure Guide and Map on the day of your arrival for times and locations.
Ocean Realm Odyssey
Hippo Feeding & Talk
Penguin Feeding
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education PrograMs
2013–2014
The New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences (NJAAS), Adventure Aquarium’s education partner, offers a variety of educational programs to enhance your group’s trip. Our hands-on programs are designed to support your classroom’s science curriculum, and enhance Common Core Curriculum Standards and Next Generation Science Standards. Whether you’re studying habitats or careers, these programs will enrich your students’ experience at Adventure Aquarium and create stewards of the environment. Pre and post activities, as well as Exhibit Companions, are available online at adventureaquarium.com/educator-inlet to further supplement your educational journey at the Aquarium.
New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences
Classroom Lessons, Theatre, and Tour Programs are 30 minutes in length and are offered Monday-Friday from September 16, 2013 – June 13, 2014 between 10:00 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. (No classes will be scheduled from December 23 – January 3 and on all major holidays.)
If you do not see a program that interests you, NJAAS staff would be happy to design a program especially for your class. Please call 856-365-1025 or email teachers@njaas.org for information regarding this special service.
CLASSROOM LESSONS
Limit 30 participants
grades k-8
toddler Programs
new EXCLUSIVE FOR WINTER 2014: FROG FANATICS! This lesson is designed to complement Adventure Aquarium’s new FROGS! Nature’s Messenger exhibit. Explore an amazing assortment of these awesome amphibians. Younger students will experience up-close encounters as they learn about the diversity of frogs, while older students will meet interesting amphibians and learn about frog conservation.
Designed especially for toddlers, these fun and interactive lessons are designed to add an educational element to your field trip. All lessons are highly interactive to keep little hands and feet busy.
Available January through April 2014.
RAINBOW REEF Discover how some underwater animals use their colors to hide in reefs or scare away other animals.
SONGS OF THE SEA Your students will discover how animal sounds help the ocean as they learn from and listen to animal musical acts.
Prek – k ANIMAL WRAPPERS Key Concepts: Classification, Organisms, Habitats Explore the diversity of “animal wrappers” and learn how an animal’s covering helps it survive in its environment. FABULOUS FISH
Key Concepts: Adaptations, Organisms Dive into the fascinating underwater world of unusual and extraordinary fish, from seahorses to sharks!
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PENGUIN FUN!
Key Concepts: Birds, Adaptations, Conservation Dip into the remarkable world of our feathered friends from the Southern Hemisphere and discover what makes these birds so special. *Please note: Live penguins are not included in the class.
grades 1 – 3 LIFE ON THE REEF
Key Concepts: Habitats, Adaptations, Conservation, Symbiosis Discover how reef animals live together and what makes these habitats so delicate and unique. WHAT’S YOUR HABITAT?
Key Concepts: Habitats, Adaptations, Ecosystems From the coral reef to the Australian desert; investigate some unique habitats and the amazing adaptations of several live animals. FOOD WEB FRENZY
Key Concepts: Adaptations, Food Webs, Predator/Prey Relationships Investigate the complex world of food webs and uncover the amazing relationships between predator and prey.
grades 4 – 8
grades 9 – 12 DIVE INTO MARINE CAREERS!
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Key Concepts: Careers, Marine Biology Learn about the many and varied occupations found in an aquarium, and see what it takes to care for an animal collection.
special needs Special needs appropriate classes can be tailored to meet the interests of your learning support or integrated classroom. All classes are taught in a minimally distracting classroom. Classes move at a pace appropriate to students’ curiosity, and attempt to accommodate multiple learning styles.
I AM A SEASTAR! This class uses imitation to encourage movement, vocalization, and creative thought. Students will be introduced to various marine animals, such as sea turtles, horseshoe crabs and sea stars, and invited to engage their imaginations by imitating their movements and sounds. This class does involve live animals, some of which students will be invited to touch.
TERRIFIC TURTLES What is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? How fast is a sea turtle? Can a snapping turtle take off its shell? Students will meet a few of our turtles in residence, and have the opportunity to touch some related biofacts. This class uses live animals, with no direct animal contact.
SHARKS!
Key Concepts: Adaptations, Habitats, Conservation Discover the incredible diversity of sharks and the amazing characteristics that make these fish the top predators of the world’s oceans. NO BONES ABOUT IT
Key Concepts: Adaptations, Classification, Organisms Through some amazing live animals, see how having no bones can be an advantage (or disadvantage) for survival. BUILT FOR CHANGE
Key Concepts: Habitats, Adaptations, Ecosystems Compare and contrast animal adaptations and how they allow animals to survive our changing environment.
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all the students always have a great time. everything is well organized and related so well to any grade level curriculum! tons of interactive stations and the movie provides nice down time where the whole class can come together.” Elementary Teacher, PA 7
auditorium Programs
Behind-the-scenes tour
Theatre-style setting, ideal for large groups, half-hour session.
Limit 20 people per half-hour tour.
HOORAY FOR HIPPOS! new Grades 1 - 5 Key Concepts: Adaptations, Ecosystems Come learn about the world’s third largest land mammal – the hippo! Discover what they like to eat, where they live in the wild and how we care for these massive animals here at the Aquarium.
TOP OF THE OCEAN REALM TOUR Grades 1 and up Home to over 1,500 animals, our 760,000-gallon Ocean Realm exhibit gives a spectacular view of life under the waves. This 30-minute tour allows you and your students to get a rare glimpse of the top of this exhibit and see our animals up close.
SHARK MYTHS new Grades 4 - 8 Key Concepts: Evolution, Predator/Prey Relationships, Adaptations Do sharks leap out at helicopters? Can they swim backwards? Do they eat people? In this interactive program, learn the truth behind some common shark misconceptions, as we dispel the myths that cause this predator to be so feared.
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educator
Let us help you augment your science curriculum with our hands-on teacher professional development workshops. Our experienced staff will provide you with information and activities to take back to your classroom or use while visiting the Aquarium. Visit Educator Inlet this fall for our 2013 -2014 workshop schedule.
adventureaquarium.com/educator-inlet
on-line teacher resources Available in Educator Inlet exhibit companions chaperone guides
scavenger hunts
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6th – 8th
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SHARK REALM/SHARK TUNNEL Sandbar Sharks Sand Tiger Sharks Nurse Sharks JULES VERNE GALLERY Jellies Sea Dragons Octopus
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A stop at this South American waterfall will inspire your students to explore all that a rainforest habitat has to offer. Water cascades down to a pool filled with numerous Amazon River fish, including pacu, catfish, stingrays and the amazing arapaima, one of the largest freshwater fish in the world.
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stingray Beach club ocean today kiosk
Adventure Aquarium and the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences are members of the national Coastal America Partnership, dedicated to restoring and preserving coastal ecosystems. Get the latest on the conservation efforts of Coastal America partners by stopping at the Ocean Today Kiosk, located across from Irazu Falls.
Here is the perfect opportunity for your students to get up close and personal with four amazing species of stingrays. Younger students will enjoy comparing the texture, size, shape and color of these graceful animals, while older students can explore locomotion, behavior, anatomy and what they can do to protect them. Feedings daily – check your Adventure Guide & Map for times.
touch-a-shark
Introduce your students to the wonderful world of sharks in this hands-on interactive exhibit. Several small species of sharks can be touched and observed. Have your students use their math skills at shark scale, where they can compare their weight with the weights of various sharks.
shipwrecked!
Your students will discover hundreds of fish and invertebrates in a series of underwater habitats. This is a great location for exploring adaptations and observing behaviors. You will find seahorses hiding in a grassbed, angelfish swimming on a reef, moray eels lurking in a shipwreck and spiny lobsters peeking from rocky crevices.
Penguin island
A visit to Penguin Island will shake up your students’ perception of both classification and geographical range. The endangered African black-footed penguin is an aquatic bird that lives in a temperate climate. Check out the underwater viewing window where your students can observe the unique adaptations that make these penguins ideally suited for living in water.
ocean realm
This deep ocean habitat will have your students marveling at over 1,500 animals, including several species of sharks and rays, two species of sea turtles, and an array of fish species. Adventure Aquarium is the only place in the United States to see great hammerhead sharks on display. Ocean Realm is the exhibit to introduce your students to a number of concepts, including classification, habitats, adaptations, behavior, and conservation. Check your Adventure Guide & Map for times of daily special shows in Ocean Realm Theater. See page 8 for information about a behind-thescenes tour of this amazing exhibit. 12
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Our KidZone exhibit is full of interactive activities and fun characters younger children will enjoy. For older students, this exhibit offers an amazing array of fish species, including clownfish, lionfish, cuttlefish, pipefish and flashlight fish. This is another great location for students to explore adaptations, classification and behavior. Add engineering and technology education here with a look at biomimicry, or how fish adaptations are used to solve human problems.
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Hidden deep within the ocean are some of the strangest animals imaginable. You will find a collection of these captivating creatures in Jules Verne Gallery. Your students will be able to closely observe moon jellies and sea dragons. They will also have a chance to investigate a giant Pacific octopus, which many scientists claim to be the smartest animal without bones. Challenge your students to imagine what other strange creatures may be lurking in the deep ocean, yet to be discovered.
shark realm / shark tunnel gills grotto
Gill’s Grotto, located inside KidZone, includes three touch exhibits where your students will examine a variety of invertebrates found in warm-water coral reefs. Species include Atlantic horseshoe crab, American lobster, scarlet cleaner shrimp and the violet sea apple.
creature feature
Located adjacent to Irazu Falls, on the second floor, Creature Feature is our intertidal marine ecosystem, showcasing animals from the rocky shores of the Pacific Northwest. Your students will have the opportunity to investigate a variety of cold-water species including sea stars, snails, anemones and sea cucumbers. Have your students compare the species found in Creature Feature with those found in Gills Grotto.
DISCOVER
Shark Realm features the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. Over 20 sandbar, nurse and sand tiger sharks – some more than 10 feet long – cruise along in the exhibit. As your students enter our suspended 40-foot Shark Tunnel, they will be immersed in the beauty of these majestic predators. This is the perfect opportunity to examine their anatomy, explore the many myths about sharks, appreciate their place in the food chain as an apex predator and realize the impact humans are having on their survival.
west african river experience (opening May 2014: hippo haven)
Learn how hippos spend their day in the wild, then get up close and eye-to-eye with Genny and Button, our 3,000 pound Nile hippos. Live presentations will feature the inside scoop on hippo care and enrichment. The underwater viewing window is the perfect place to examine the unique features of this semi-aquatic species and explore their relationship with the many brightly colored fish, called cichlids, that share their habitat.
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TRIP PLANNING
resource guide
Make it a day trip! Quack - Quack - Splash - Splash
Use the following helpful hints to ensure a successful field trip to Adventure Aquarium. You can find a downloadable checklist and other useful materials for your visit in the Educator Inlet section of the Adventure Aquarium website.
Prices from $14.00-$21.50, based on availability. Mention Code: TPAAQ12
after making your reservation:
ride the ducks Philadelphia Add a Duck Tour to your adventure and visit Philadelphia via 3 Quack-Tastic® educational experiences – by land, by water and by fun through the most historic square mile in America.
Battleship new Jersey
Enhance your Waterfront experience at the Battleship New Jersey, with the FISH & SHIP package. Your students can experience life aboard a "floating city" on the nation's largest and most decorated battleship. Prices starting at $19.50
the riverlink ferry
The Riverlink Ferry connects the Waterfront to Philadelphia’s Penn’s Landing with regular service from May through September. Departures from Camden are every hour on the half hour beginning at 9:30am and Philadelphia on the hour. $5.50 per person
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helPful hints
Pay a 50% non-refundable deposit or submit a purchase order. Download Exhibit Companions and other resources from Educator Inlet. Review your confirmation from the Group Sales office.
one month before your visit:
Call the Group Sales office at 800-616-JAWS (5297) to confirm attendance before paying your final balance. Submit and pay for box lunches or café vouchers for your trip. If you would like your wristbands in advance of your arrival, contact the Group Sales office and pay in full no later than 3 weeks before your visit.
after your visit:
Download post-visit materials and classroom activities to extend the learning experience long after leaving the building.
The Group Sales office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am-5pm.
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Email us at groups@AdventureAquarium.com with your contact information and the best time to reach you. Call us at 800.616.JAWS(5297) to make a group reservation over the phone.
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Pricing guide
All packages include 1:10 complimentary ratio for admission to Aquarium only. All prices shown are valid for students and additional adults over comp ratio. CLASSROOM PROGRAMS: Group minimum per session: 20ppl
Group maximum per session: 30ppl Package
Package
Package
Package
1
2
3
4
$7.50
$11.00
$11.00
$14.50
March 2014 – april 2014
$10.00
$13.50
$13.50
$17.00
May 2014 – June 2014
$12.00
$15.50
$16.00
$19.50
BEST september 2013 – february 2014 VALUE
Package 1: Package 2: Package 3: Package 4:
Admission and free lunch space.
Admission, free lunch space and one (1) educational program. Admission, free lunch space and 4D movie.
Admission, free lunch space, one (1) educational program and 4D movie.
Group minimum of 20 people. Prices do not include 7% NJ State Sales Tax.
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Email ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
n Head chaperone’s name,
and program selection
Telephone ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
n Package selection: 1, 2, 3, 4
School Address ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
bagged lunch, meal vouchers or boxed lunch program)
students and adults
School Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
n Lunch arrangements (i.e.
Title and Grade ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
n Grade level
n Attendance number for
Bring this form to Adventure Aquarium for a free preview visit. Each pass is valid for one educator (with school ID) and one guest.
Exp Date: June 20, 2014
To make the reservation process quick and easy, please prepare the following information: first and second choice
PASS
Redeem this offer at the Will Call ticketing window.
Visit us at AdventureAquarium.com to complete a request online. We will follow up with you to confirm your date and details.
n Arrival date and time:
FREE PREVIEW
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Cut out pass and bring to Adventure Aquarium.
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Hippo Haven
4D Show Great White Shark
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Package Pricing! Discount pricing all year long
FROGS! Nature’s Messenger