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Storytime Beneath The Sea
There’s a commotion in the ocean and its made by all the colourful characters of the sea! Toddlers and pre-schoolers are invited to join us for Storytime every Wednesday. Free activity!
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Marine Program 12y+
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Eco Teen: Turtle Researcher
Embrace your teen's passion for the sea, science and sustainability these school holidays! We'll inspire your teen with a full day of hands-on marine themed action and activities; it's the perfect workshop for nature lovers and a great day-only alternative to vacation camps or longer programs. Budding marine biologists and keen eco warriors will get a taste of real marine science research, by sampling for microplastics at the beach; recording data; identifying species; and using turtle-tagging equipment, as our Ocean Guides go deep into what it really takes to rescue and rehabilitate endangered turtles and fight ocean plastic!
- AQWA Exclusive
- Duration: 4 - 5 hours
- Great For Teens
- Meals included
- Fully Guided
- Small Group
- Instant Confirmation
- Mobile/E-ticket Accepted
Highlights
- Engage in citizen science and conduct microplastic sampling in the field, on a guided beach walk
- Inspire your inner scientist by learning about keystone species from real biologists
- Enter the Turtle Lab and imagine life as a marine scientist, as you use models to scan tags, survey hatchlings and track data
- Get behind the scenes access to the Turtle Rescue Centre & learn about turtle rescue and rehabilitation, as our Guide feeds them*
- Unleash your creativity and make eco-alternative products to take home, while learning about the global plastics threat
- Join like-minded teens in a small group experience
- A great day-only alternative to vacation camps or longer school holiday programs
Includes
- Entry to AQWA
- Lunch
- Marine Program: 5 hours fully guided, including the following components:
- Citizen science 'in-field' experience
- Guided tours of key exhibits, including behind the scenes access
- Turtle biology lecture & turtle lab investigations
- Eco crafting workshop, with take-home reusables
Availability
Available to participants aged 12-16. Further participant exclusions and requirements apply (see below).
This program will run on select dates during WA school holidays from from 8.45am – 3.00pm* .
Maximum 15 participants per session.
Bookings are essential. Availability is limited and is subject to change without notice.
Bookings are non-refundable. Consider the full terms & conditions below before booking.
*Rescue turtle viewings and feed presentations are subject to availability and the individual requirements of the animal/s on the day. If rescue turtles are off-exhibit, alternative content will be offered.
Need To Know
Requirements:
Participants must be aged 12-16 years.
Participants will require a parent/guardian to sign them in and out on the day.
Participants must be capable of walking on sand and traversing stairs.
Participant to bring water bottle, hat, jacket and comfortable shoes.
Exclusions:
Not available for those under 12 years or over 16 years.
Not suitable for those with significant mobility issues.
Bookings do not include ‘priority entry’ to AQWA, so arrive with plenty of time before your booked experience starts, see below:
Program Outline:
Start time is 8.45am. Must arrive 10 minutes prior to start time for briefing and handover.
Once signed-in, participants will not be permitted to depart from the program without a parent/guardian.
Approximate finish time is 3.00pm, dependant on number of participants on the day.
Parents are not required to stay for the program.
Booking Terms / Cancellations / Refunds:
Once a booking is made, it is non-refundable.
Minimum numbers must be met for program to proceed. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be offered al alternative date, program or refund at AQWA’s discretion.
Bookings can be cancelled/rescheduled up to 7 days before the booked experience without penalty, by contacting AQWA.
Bookings cancelled/rescheduled within 7 days and up to 24 hours before the booked experience will be at AQWA’s discretion and may receive a re-booking fee (penalty).
Cancellations within 24 hours of the booked experience, missed sessions or “no-shows” on the day will NOT be refunded or rescheduled. In the instance of serious illness or injury, a medical certificate will be required.
The fine print
Please read our full Terms & Conditions before purchasing an entry ticket or booking an experience.
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