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Homeschooling at the Aquarium

Ripley’s Aquarium offers special programs for all home education students. Programs are offered both in person and virtually. Please check the dates below for Ripley’s exciting and educational opportunities!

Ready for an adventure? Walk-up discounts are offered at $10.99 +tax per student and immediate siblings living in the same household (minors), $19.99 +tax/ teaching parents. You must provide either a letter of intent, attendance record, or homeschool ID card upon admission to receive this discount.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MORE INFO

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you with more information! All programs are based on availability and completion of the form is NOT a reservation. If you would like to make a reservation, please call 1-865-430-8808.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

JANUARY 17, 2024

Properties of Water

H20! Almost 75% of the Earth is covered by water. In this class, we’ll learn all the amazing things that water can do and see some cool experiments that you can do at home.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Weather/Climate

Have you ever wondered where rain, storms, or snow come from? Or thought about the difference between weather and climate? Come and learn the answer to these questions and more as we explore these topics.

MARCH 20, 2024

Hurricanes

We’ll take a quick trip to space in this class as we learn how scientists use satellites to study these massive storms and help predict their paths.

*Hurricane lab component – see lab requirements below.

APRIL 17, 2024

Marine Debris

Did you know that there is a garbage patch the size of Texas floating in the Pacific Ocean? Let’s learn how this debris affects the environment and the animals living in it, as well as what we can do to help.

MAY 15, 2024

Interconnections

Life on Earth can be connected to form basic food chains as well as complex interweaving food webs. Come connect with us and learn about how energy is moved through these systems.


PROGRAM TIMES

Virtual Programs: 10:30 a.m. EST

In-Person Programs: 12:00 p.m. EST

COST

In Person (includes Aquarium admission)

Children (grades K–8th): $15.00 +tax per child

Children (ages 2–5): $6.00 +tax per child

Children (under 2): Free

Adults: $15.00 +tax per person

Virtual Option: $5.00 +tax per student

LABS at 2:00 p.m.

*Labs are offered in person only and are only offered in specified months*

Cost: $12.00 +tax per child (in addition to class cost)

Participants must be at least nine years of age to participate in labs.

**Four participants are required to hold the lab.**

RESERVATIONS

Reservations must be made 72 hours in advance of the program date for both-in person and virtual programs. Please note that each program will have a cap and this may be reached prior to the 72 hour mark.

To reserve your spot, please book in advance.

Homeschool families with annual passes may attend programs for $6.00 +tax per child (grades K–8th).

Homeschool families with annual passes may attend labs for $8.00 +tax per child (ages 9 and over).

*Full payment is due upon booking. There are no refunds for any programs unless the program is canceled. If you need to cancel your reservation, and do so more than 24 hours in advance of the program date, we will hold your payment as credit for a future program as long as it is within that school year. If you cancel within 24 hours of the program date or you do not show up for the program, you will not be refunded and payment will not be transferred to another date.

CLICK HERE TO REQUEST MORE INFO

Please fill out the form below and we will contact you with more information! All programs are based on availability and completion of the form is NOT a reservation. If you would like to make a reservation, please call 1-865-430-8808.