We offer an unmatched variety of programs hosted by our gallery educators, animal caretakers, and experts, all included with the cost of your ticket!
Included with Admission
Get Up Close
Meet an Animal Ambassador
North Building
Come meet one of our Animal Ambassadors in the Upland River Room! Programs are subject to cancellation based on animal or staff availability.
9:30AM Daily
Animal Ambassador Presentations
South Building
Come meet one of our Animal Ambassadors at the South Building! Presentations are held at the Amphitheater, or in the Education Hall if weather requires.
11:30AM Daily
Seal Feeding/Enrichment
North Building
Watch our staff feed and/or conduct enrichment sessions with our harbor seals daily at their exhibit outside the North Building entrance!
The seals are currently off exhibit.
Marsh Walk/Bird Watching
North Building
Meet us at the Scenic Overlook (or Promenade Room if weather requires) and learn the importance of marshes and the inhabitants of a marsh.
11:30AM Daily
Veterinary Exams
South Building
On occasion, guests can watch our veterinary team conduct a medical exam or procedure for an animal through the observation window of our Veterinary Clinic, located in Windows into Animal Care!
Date & Time Vary
Get Hands On
Science on the Go
North Building | South Building
These pop-up interactive stations explain unique scientific topics to guests, such as coral bleaching or crab identification!
Daily | Time & Location Vary
Toddler Programs
North Building | South Building
We offer several in-house programs for our littlest learners to enjoy!
Tuesdays | 9:15AM & 10:15AM
Wednesdays | 9AM
Thursdays | 10AM
Watershed Warriors
North Building
Learn about our waterways, and how to help them thrive with these interactive science activities. Find these stations throughout the North Building.
Coming this summer.
Water Quality Tech Talks
South Building
Meet our lab scientists who keep the exhibit water clean, safe, and calibrated.
Tuesdays | 2:30PM
Learn from the Experts
Hear from special sessions hosted by experts ready to share their scientific knowledge with our guests!
Keeper Talks
North Building
Listen as our keepers share info about the animals in their care!
11AM or 2PM Daily
Divers in Aquariums
North Building
Keep a careful lookout for our divers performing regularly scheduled maintenance in the largest aquariums. Chat with an Aquarium Educator nearby if you have any questions!
Daily | Time & Location Vary
What's In My Bag?
North Building | South Building
Watch for our Educators wearing a "What's In My Bag?" pin. Ask them what's in their bag, and they'll show you items such as animal eggs, shells, bones, cuttlefish ink, and more for a close-up interaction!
Daily | Time & Location Vary
Exhibit Talks
North Building
Our gallery educators present in-depth information daily on our exhibits and the animals that live there. Explore their collection of biofacts and their wealth of knowledge about each exhibit!
Sea Turtle Talk | 1:15PM Daily
Shark Talk | 2PM Daily
Chesapeake Bay | 3PM Daily
Ocean Exhibits | 4PM Daily
Special Events
Be sure to check out our Featured Events page for upcoming special events!