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Ocean Life: An Aquarium Tour

by  Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

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Visit the world's largest zoo-housed aquarium and experience tropical fish, the grandeur of coral reefs, and the excitement of sharks. Among the highlights of this tour are mature coral reefs, multiple species of jellyfish, and a 900,00 gallon saltwater tank containing sharks, sting rays, sea turtles, and other large fish Participants will learn about what it takes to be a keeper and the amount of work that goes into taking care of one of the largest collections of animals at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium.

This program contains plenty of opportunities for audience questions and is adaptable based on audience needs.

Program Rating

   based on 3 evaluation(s).

About This Program

Cost

By Request: $150.00
By Request Premium: $140.00



Length

45-60 Minutes depending on questions and participation


Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Pre-K Students, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family Public Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

No minimum

Maximum participants:

60


Primary Disciplines

Community Interests, Gifted & Talented, Sciences, Special Education, Special Needs, STEM Animals, Geography, Conservation


Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference - H.323 (Polycom, Cisco/Tandberg, LifeSize, etc...)
Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Google Hang Out
Zoom
Skype
WebEx
Microsoft Teams



Booking Information

Program is hosted live from the aquarium, so we recommend scheduling for down times and avoiding summer weekends.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

No fee if cancelled more than 3 weeks before the program start date or due to weather. 50% fee if cancelled 7-14 days from program, 100% of program fee is due if cancelled within 7 days of the program date or for no show.

About This Provider

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Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium

Omaha, NE
United States

Consistently ranked as one of the world's top zoos, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium is an independent not-for-profit organization accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

The Zoo is home to North America's largest indoor rainforest, the world's largest indoor desert, the world's largest indoor swamp, the largest aquarium within a zoo, and is recognized nationally for it's animal care, exhibit design, and conservation work.

Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been providing distance learning for nearly 20 years and prides itself on creating dynamic and educational programs for all ages.

Contact:
Brian Priesman
zoo2you@omahazoo.com
4027386905

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to the Omaha Zoo
2. Large Shark Tank - Sharks, sea turtles, crevalle jack, and more.
3. Jellyfish - 5 different tanks of Jellyfish
4. Coral Reef - 2 coral reef tanks
5. Other Animals (some live and some on video) - Octopus, sea horses, etc.
6. Time for Questions

Objectives

- Explore the diversity of life in Earth's Oceans.

Standards Alignment

State Standards

N/A