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Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit/SLC Aquarium

Seasonal & Ongoing Events

November 23, 2012

HOURS:

January - March: Monday - Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday Noon-4:00 PM

April - October: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed Sunday & Monday

November - December: Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sunday Noon-4 PM, Closed Monday

First Tuesday of every month is FREE admission

Admission: Adults - $4.00; Seniors & Children (ages 4-17) - $3.00

For more info on any of the events listed below visit their website or call 772-465-3271

Feeding Frenzy Tour: 10:30 AM Tuesday - Saturday (& Mondays Jan-March)

Join us as our underwater residents enjoy their morning meal! A volunteer or staff person will provide information on the Exhibit's daily menu, as well as share stories and provide insight on what makes our constantly changing ecosystems so unique. 

Who: All ages 

How: Drop by

Cost: Free, with paid admission

Snack Time Tour: 2:30 PM Tuesday - Saturday (and Sundays Nov-March)

Join us as the critters in a select number of our aquaria get a special afternoon snack!  Our Education Staff will provide information about animals targeted for feeding each day and answer questions about our dynamic Model Ecosystems.  

Who: All ages 

How: Drop by

Cost: Free, with paid admission

 Behind-the-Scenes Tour: 2:00 PM Saturday

The Exhibit staff conducts a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of the facility every Saturday at 2:00pm. This insightful tour gives visitors a look at the necessary systems essential to keeping the living ecosystems thriving. Biological, chemical and mechanical filtration systems, lighting systems and chillers and feeding regimes are all explained.

Who: Recommended ages 10 and up 

How: Drop by

Cost: Free, with paid admission