ABOUT
Florida Aquarium
At the Florida Aquarium visitors get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, and others from around the world. Ranked in the top 10 Aquariums in the country by TripAdviser and top 5 Kid-Friendly Aquariums by Parents Magazine, the Florida Aquarium is more than a must-see attraction. The Aquarium works on many conservation fronts, including research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida’s sea turtle and coral populations and to ensure that sharks continue to swim our seas. Exhibits follow the journey of a drop of water from one of Florida's many freshwater springs out to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and include large simulated wetlands located under a tall glass atrium, a simulated beach and a coral reef community housed in 500,000-gallons of water.
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Hrs: Daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
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Florida Aquarium
At the Florida Aquarium visitors get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, and others from around the world. Ranked in the top 10 Aquariums in the country by TripAdviser and top 5 Kid-Friendly Aquariums by Parents Magazine, the Florida Aquarium is more than a must-see attraction. The Aquarium works on many conservation fronts, including research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida’s sea turtle and coral populations and to ensure that sharks continue to swim our seas. Exhibits follow the journey of a drop of water from one of Florida's many freshwater springs out to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and include large simulated wetlands located under a tall glass atrium, a simulated beach and a coral reef community housed in 500,000-gallons of water.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Florida Aquarium
At the Florida Aquarium visitors get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, and others from around the world. Ranked in the top 10 Aquariums in the country by TripAdviser and top 5 Kid-Friendly Aquariums by Parents Magazine, the Florida Aquarium is more than a must-see attraction. The Aquarium works on many conservation fronts, including research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida’s sea turtle and coral populations and to ensure that sharks continue to swim our seas. Exhibits follow the journey of a drop of water from one of Florida's many freshwater springs out to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and include large simulated wetlands located under a tall glass atrium, a simulated beach and a coral reef community housed in 500,000-gallons of water.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
Florida Aquarium
At the Florida Aquarium visitors get up close to many of Florida’s aquatic and terrestrial animals and ecosystems, and others from around the world. Ranked in the top 10 Aquariums in the country by TripAdviser and top 5 Kid-Friendly Aquariums by Parents Magazine, the Florida Aquarium is more than a must-see attraction. The Aquarium works on many conservation fronts, including research and rescue efforts that help restore Florida’s sea turtle and coral populations and to ensure that sharks continue to swim our seas. Exhibits follow the journey of a drop of water from one of Florida's many freshwater springs out to the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico and include large simulated wetlands located under a tall glass atrium, a simulated beach and a coral reef community housed in 500,000-gallons of water.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Aquarium Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
• Did you know a sea cucumber can shoot its intestines at predators, and then regrow them, in order to avoid being eaten?
• An electric eel can produce 500 watts of electricity (that’s enough to light up 10 light bulbs) to frighten away predators.
• Dolphins sleep with one half of the brain and one eye open to watch for danger.
• No matter how many pieces you cut a sea sponge into each piece will continue living and growing.
• Ocean life can do amazing things to survive. As you visit an aquarium with your students, note the different ways animals defend themselves. Just like a squid, people wouldn’t bother you either if you squirted black ink in their face!
View Lesson Plan>>