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A young visitor with an amazed expression reaches out to touch the jellies exhibit containing a bright orange, flowing sea nettle jelly

Pre-K & TK Self-Guided

When

Tues.–Fri. during school year

Location

Aquarium

Grades

Pre-K and TK

Fees

Free

You determine the focus and set the pace. The average visit time is two to three hours, but you're welcome to stay as long as you like and investigate all the habitats found in the Aquarium.

Program times and schedule

If you arrive after your designated arrival time, we may not be able to accommodate your students.

Flexible self-guided time

11 a.m. program
10:45 a.m. arrival
12:30 p.m. lunch in Aquarium picnic area

11:15 a.m. program
11 a.m. arrival
1 p.m. lunch in Aquarium picnic area

11:45 a.m. program
11:30 a.m. arrival
1:30 p.m. lunch in Aquarium picnic area

Group information

Minimum 10 students, maximum 140 students 

  • For preschool (Pre-K) or transitional kinder (TK) students
  • A minimum of one chaperone per 10 students is required, but we encourage you to bring additional chaperones to help create a safe and positive learning experience for young learners.

Self-guided booklets

Provide students with fun and educational activities at the Aquarium for their grade level.

Download self-guided booklets – Self-guided booklets

Booking your field trip

  • Select Book your field trip on our field trips webpage.
  • Create an account or log into an existing account.
  • Enter your group size and select your grade band to view our availability.
  • Select your preferred program and date from the listed options.
  • Complete the requested information and submit your booking.
  • Visit our Educator account FAQs for more specific information about booking.