WEDNESDAYS | 9.30AM
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!
science with a toothy twist 🔬
Marine Program 6y+
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Junior Marine Scientist
Junior Marine Scientist mixes amazing animal experiences with hands-on science fun, now with a toothy-twist! Enjoy a brand new SHARK focused exploration of biology basics, fascinating fossils & crafty design! We'll take your curious kid for a half-day of fun ocean-themed activities and discovery; an exciting alternative to another day at vacation care. This 3 hour Marine Program includes lunch, glass bottom boat ride, guided tours, biology basics, shark artefact & fossil exploration, an art & design activity and more! Suitable for children aged 6+.
- AQWA Exclusive
- Kids Choice
- Duration: 3 - 4 hours
- Meals included
- Fully Guided
- Small Group
- Instant Confirmation
- Mobile/E-ticket Accepted
Highlights
- Fully guided by your own Ocean Guide
- Spend half a day at AQWA - an exciting alternative to traditional Vacation Care and OSHC
- Make memories with like-minded primary aged kids - no teens allowed!
- Go on a Glass Bottom Boat and glide over AQWA's shark aquarim
- A chance to get a taste of life as a Marine Scientist!
- See all of AQWA's amazing aquariums and animals, including a peek behind the scenes
Includes
- Entry to AQWA
- Lunch
- Souvenir shark tooth and a course completion certificate
- Marine Program: 3 hours fully guided, including the following components:
- Shark Tour & Feed - see our sharks from beneath as you tour the underwater tunnel, then visit the Touch Pool to learn how our Port Jackson sharks are fed!
- Glass Bottom Boat Ride - see our sharks from above as you glide over them
- Junior Marine Biology Presentation – learn the characteristics of the main groups of marine life
- Shark Detective Session – learn the secrets of body shape & tooth size, excavate the teeth of ancient sharks, investigate shark eggs, then design your own ULTIMATE shark!
Availability
Available to participants aged 6-12 years. Further participant exclusions and requirements may apply (see below).
This program will run on select dates during WA school holidays from 8.45am – 12.00pm* .
Maximum 27 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.
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Need To Know
Requirements:
Participants must be aged 6-12 years.
Participants will require a parent/guardian to sign them in and out on the day.
Participant to bring comfortable enclosed footwear, jacket/jumper and water bottle.
Participant will be required to wear a self inflating life jacket during the Glass Bottom Boat component of the program.
Exclusions:
Not available for those under 6 years or over 12 years.
Not suitable for those with significant mobility issues. Contact us for more information.
Not suitable for those with fear of water/boating.
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.
Parents/guardians are not required to stay for the program and AQWA Entry for parents is not included.
Participants will remain with an AQWA Ocean Guide at all times. All AQWA Ocean Guides have police clearances and working with children permits.
Approximate finish time is 12.00pm. Children can be collected from the Function Centre entrance (past the main entrance).
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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