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While each Leopard Shark is in tonic immobility, we’ll measure their weight and length and examined their eyes, gills, fins, and skin to make sure everything is looking good.

Included with Admission, All Ages

Meet the Shark Specialists

July 12, 13 and 14, 2024 | 12:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Wonder how we care for our sharks and rays? Meet and ask questions to the specialists who care for them 365 days a year!

All Ages

Get ready to dive into a summer packed with fin-tastic fun! Shark Summer celebrates sharks’ vital role in our ecosystem while spotlighting the important conservation efforts and research dedicated to protecting these amazing creatures.

A smiling man in a cowboy hat and brown shirt poses next to a person in a large inflatable shark costume at an outdoor event. People sit at tables under umbrellas in the background, with ocean views and palm trees visible.

Included with Admission, All Ages

Shark Summer Pop-up Science

Thursday, July 24, 2025 | 5 - 8pm

Sip, snack and science! Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites, stunning ocean views and jaw-some shark science during select Thursday nights. It’s a fin-tastic evening you won’t want to miss!

Included with Admission, All Ages

Shark Summer Pop-up Science

Thursday, August 07, 2025 | 5 - 8pm

Sip, snack and science! Enjoy shark-themed drinks and bites, stunning ocean views and jaw-some shark science during select Thursday nights. It’s a fin-tastic evening you won’t want to miss!

Guests participate in Shark Trivia on Blue Beach at Birch Aquarium, with sweeping ocean views in the background.

Included with Admission, All Ages

Shark Trivia Night

Thursday, July 31, 2025 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM

Put your shark smarts to the test at Shark Trivia Night in collaboration with Geeks Who Drink! Trivia Night is included with aquarium admission but advanced registration is required. Walk-up spots cannot be guaranteed.

Children enjoying storytime in the seadragon nook

Included with Admission, All Ages

Storytime with Seadragons

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays | 9:30 - 9:40am

Join us for storytime in our seadragon nook, perfect for young ocean enthusiasts! Enjoy an enchanting storybook tale about ocean creatures from around the world.