Join the National Marine Life Center in the Marine Animal Discovery Center this April Vacation Week for a variety of fun and educational ocean activities! We’ll be open April 18–26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our education programs include Little Flippers Club, Marine Animal Medical Mystery, a brand new program called Tending Turtles, and Patient Update. Programs run Monday through Saturday, with a different theme daily. For program details, see below.

11:00 a.m. - Little Flippers Story Time:  Join us for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project!  Different themes every day (see right). All ages welcome; best suited for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised.  Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

12:00 p.m. - Patient Update:  Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

1:00 p.m. - Marine Animal Medical Mystery:  What does it take to be a marine animal care technician?  What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation and science?  Each day we'll learn how to care for or research a different animal.  Best suited for ages 8-14.  Space is limited to 15 children.  Program lasts approximately 60 minutes.  Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in advance.

2:00 p.m. - Patient Update:  Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

3:00 p.m. - Tending Turtles:  Shadow a member of our Animal Care Team as they take care of our 12 native turtles. Learn about the differences between aquatic turtles and land turtles, and see what’s involved in helping them. Cost:  Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

4:00 p.m. - Patient Update:  Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

Daily Themes

Sat., Apr. 18: Seals/Sea Lions

Sun., Apr. 19: Open, no programs

Mon., Apr. 20: Sharks

Tues., Apr. 21: Manatees

Wed., Apr. 22: Earth Day

Thurs., Apr. 23: Seals/Sea Lions

Fri., Apr. 24: Dolphins/Whales

Sat., Apr. 25: Turtles

Sun., Apr. 26: Open, no programs