Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mystic Aquarium
Date and Time
Saturday Jun 5, 2010
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EDT
Celebrate World Oceans Day at Mystic ...
Description
With climate change happening around the world, now more than ever it is important to understand the critical role oceans play in our everyday lives. Celebrate our ocean planet and learn simple ways you can make a difference during Mystic Aquarium’s World Oceans Day on Saturday, June 5.
With assistance from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and The Ocean Project, this year’s celebration honors the 50th anniversary of Dr. Seuss’ “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish” book. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., kids will receive activity booklets related to the book, can participate in an ocean-themed spelling bee and will receive special prizes, such as bookmarks, pins or fake tattoos. Kids can also get their faces painted, color their very own fish crown and make an estuary in a bottle, which contains oil, water, food coloring and plastic fish to show how estuaries are formed.
Adults will learn about rain collection barrels and ways to halt the flow of pollutants to Long Island Sound during EnviroScape demonstrations. Aquarium staff will also share conservation-minded home improvement ideas and ways water can be reused and conserved. In the Marine Theater, guests can watch a special “Cat in the Hat”-themed sea lion show.
WHEN: Saturday, June 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
COST: Free with aquarium admission: Adults $28, seniors $25, kids (ages 3 to 17) $20, free for children 2 and under
For more information, call (860) 572-5955 or visit mysticaquarium.org.
