New Experience: Immersion Tours
Immersion Tours give visitors an exclusive experience with the Aquarium’s animals and staff. A small group size of no more than 10 people ensures a personal encounter.
Gallery Tours: A Premium Guided Experience
This premium family adventure gives guests an intimate, one-of-a kind experience with the Aquarium’s blockbuster exhibit, Seahorses: Beyond Imagination, before its daily opening to the general public. With an expert guide, guests will discover rarely seen early morning behaviors such as the “pair bonding” dance between male and female seahorses. All tours begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Tours include: admission, Continental breakfast, and reserved seating in the dolphin show. Advanced reservations required. For information or reservations, call 410-576-3833.
Dates:
November: 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 27
December: 1, 7, 8, 13, 16, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
Dolphin Discovery
An up-close-and-personal tour of the Marine Mammal Pavilion takes guests behind the scenes with an expert guide. Visitors will go on deck with a marine mammal trainer to meet Raven, Spirit and Maya – three dolphin calves who were born at the Aquarium. They’ll also have a question-and-answer session with a trainer. The tour lasts approximately two hours and includes seating in a dolphin show. For information or reservations, call 410-576-3833.
Saturdays, October 2002 through March 15, 2003 (Some blackout dates may apply)
MARP to the Rescue
The Aquarium is home to the largest hospital pool in the Mid-Atlantic, and its Marine Animal Rescue Program (MARP) staff and volunteers work 24/7 to save increasing numbers of stranded or injured animals. This premium family experience gives guests an intimate look at the people, animals, and facilities involved in these life-saving events. Guests can explore exciting careers, learn about animals in danger, and participate in a “mock” rescue. They’ll go behind the scenes to the food preparation and hospital areas. Program includes Aquarium admission and reserved seating in the dolphin show. Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. Behind-the-scenes tours are subject to change without notice due to animal management issues. Advance reservations required. Children ages 8 – adult. For more information , call 410-727-FISH.
Dates: October 10 and November 9
OCTOBER
SEAHORSES: BEYOND IMAGINATION
Visitor’s still have time to see the Aquarium’s newest changing exhibit. Seahorses: Beyond Imagination will be at the Aquarium until 2003. Seahorses: Beyond Imagination showcases a fabulous display of almost 20 species of the most elusive and exotic animals. Visitors can discover approximately 350 of these little-known fish from all over the world. The exhibit will be one of the most comprehensive collections of these little-understood animals ever presented. Some of the “stars” of the exhibit will be rarely displayed weedy seadragons and leafy seadragons, ornate cousins of seahorses. Other inhabitants will be pot-bellied seahorses, spiny seahorses, long snout seahorses, and several varieties of pipefish. The especially designed exhibit will include nine recreated habitats, providing visitors with a unique “journey” to the world of these fascinating creatures.
FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE
September 6, 2002 through March 28, 2003
Prices take a dive on Friday evenings after five p.m. Aquarium admission is available at a special discount rate of $5 per person. Tickets are sold until 8 p.m., and visitors can remain in the building until 10 p.m. Fridays After Five is a great time for visitors to experience the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Seahorses: Beyond Imagination. For more information, call 410-576-3800.
MARP TO THE RESCUE!
October 19, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
This premium family experience gives guests an intimate look at Aquarium staff, animals and exclusive Animal Rescue Facility. Guests can explore exciting careers involving marine animals, learn about animals in danger, and participate in a “mock” rescue! Guests can also go behind the scenes in the food prep and hospital areas. Program includes Aquarium admission and reserved seating in the dolphin show. Please wear comfortable clothing and non-slip shoes. Behind the scenes tours are subject to change without notice due to animal management issues. Reservations must be made in advance. Cost for children ages 8 – 12, $20 for members, $35 for non-members. For adults: members, $30 and non-members, $45. For more information, call 410-727-FISH.
Splash! 2002 Disco Fever: Celebrating 10 Years
October 12, 8:00 – 11:30 p.m.
Partygoers can dance the night away at the National Aquarium in Baltimore’s 10th annual fundraising party. This year’s theme is Disco Fever, which highlights the vital work of our veterinary staff. Proceeds from Splash! will benefit the Aquarium’s veterinary services. Splash! attendees can also savor cuisine from more than thirty top Maryland restaurants and dance through the Aquarium’s extraordinary exhibits. Ticket prices are $100 and $125. For more information, call 410-727-FISH.
NOVEMBER
ILLUSTRATOR’S WORKSHOP
Session A: Ages 12-15, Saturday, November 2, 2:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Session B: Ages 8 – 11, Saturday, November 9, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Guests will be enchanted by Jessica Haring, 11-year-old illustrator of Seahorses Down Under, which is published by Dawn of Day, a company that publishes the works of young authors and illustrators. Jessica will be teaching color techniques, shading, and the illustration process to young people who are interested in becoming a professional illustrator. Cost is $12 for members and $17 for non-members. For more information, call 410-727-FISH.
FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE
September 6, 2002 through March 28, 2003
Prices take a dive on Friday evenings after five p.m. Aquarium admission is available at a special discount rate of $5 per person. Tickets are sold until 8 p.m., and visitors can remain in the building until 10 p.m. Fridays After Five is a great time for visitors to experience the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Seahorses: Beyond Imagination. For more information, call 410-576-3800.
DECEMBER
MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: Holiday Lights Trolley Tour
Friday, December 6 or 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
What better way to enjoy holiday lights than a tour on a San Francisco trolley! See all the famous Baltimore neighborhoods, and soak in the spirit of holiday festivities. Bring a box supper, sit back, and enjoy the ride in style. Free parking at trolley meeting point in Canton. Cost for adults: $17 members, $25 non-members. Cost is $14 for member children and $20 for non-member children. For more information, call 410-727-FISH.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Session A: Saturday, December 7, 8:30 a.m.
Session B: Sunday, December 8, 8:30 a.m.
Visitors will celebrate the holiday season with Santa at the Aquarium! They will savor a hot buffet breakfast in the sunny Atrium while enjoying magic, mirth, and merriment. Then kids and adults can greet Santa with all their wishes for the season. Cost for adults: $17 for members, and $25 for non-members. For children (ages 3-11) $ 14 for members, $22 for non-members. Reservations must be made in advance. For more information, call
410-727-FISH.
DEAF AWARENESS DAY
December 8, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Interpreters sign narration for individuals who are deaf and hard-of-hearing during all scheduled public programs. This includes feedings at the indoor ray and puffin exhibits, as well as the auditorium programs in the main Aquarium and dolphin presentations in the Marine Mammal Pavilion. For more information, call 410-625-0720 (TTY), 410-576-3845 (voice) or 410-659-4238 (voice).
DOLLAR DAYS
December 14 & 15, 9:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Everyone can be the recipient of an early holiday gift! Admission price to the National Aquarium in Baltimore will be only one dollar. On these days, visitors can enjoy large sharks, fascinating dolphins, world-class exhibits, the largest stingray collection in the country, Amazon River Forest, and the newest exhibit, Seahorses: Beyond Imagination. Information is available by calling 410-576-3800.
FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE
September 6, 2002 through March 28, 2003
Prices take a dive on Friday evenings after five p.m. Aquarium admission is available at a special discount rate of $5 per person. Tickets are sold until 8 p.m., and visitors can remain in the building until 10 p.m. Fridays After Five is a great time for visitors to experience the Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Seahorses: Beyond Imagination. For more information, call 410-576-3800.
Posted: 10-23-2002
