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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.

You will receive an email notification to confirm your consent.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 – SOLD OUT

Sunlight Zone vs. Midnight Zone

How do plants and animals react to living in different levels of light? In this class, we will be exploring two different zones of the ocean: the sunlight zone, which receives a lot of sunlight, and the midnight zone, which receives very little light.

*Bioluminescence Lab—Night Lights*

JANUARY 19, 2022

Plate Tectonics and Earth Layers

Have you ever wondered how large structures like mountains or volcanoes are formed? The Earth is comprised of different layers, with the outermost layer being broken up into to a jigsaw puzzle of tectonic plates. In this class, we will explore the movement of these plates and how that movement has shaped our planet.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Tropical Rainforests

This habitat is home to over half of the world’s plant and animal species, but only covers about 6% of the Earth. In this class, we’ll explore tropical rainforests, the different species that call it home, and the important role that they play for us as well as the health of the planet.

*Rainforest Biome Lab*

MARCH 16, 2022

Grasslands

Grassland habitats are mostly made up of flatlands, lots of grasses, very few trees, and see very little rainfall. Many of the species of animals which call the grasslands home are grazing animals. Come explore the different grasslands across the world, from the prairies of North America to the savannas of Africa.

APRIL 13, 2022

Deserts

These habitats may appear empty with hardly any signs of life, but they are actually home to many species of plants and animals. Come and explore this dry habitat and discover the different ways that animals and plants survive there.

MAY 18, 2022

Tundras

Can you imagine a home without any trees? Tundra habitats are completely treeless. The animals that call the tundra home must be adapted for a very harsh lifestyle. In this class we will explore these cold, frozen, and windy environments.

PROGRAM TIMES

Virtual Programs: 10:30 a.m. EST

In-Person Programs: 12:30 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.

You will receive an email notification to confirm your consent.