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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Come visit the National Marine Life Center over April Vacation Week and learn more about marine animals, strandings, rehabilitation, and release! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center is OPEN through April 23 from 10 am to 5 pm. See below for our Monday through Friday education program schedule. And, be sure to come back on Earth Day, April 22, for our Seal Pup Shower and special Behind the Scenes Tours!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DAILY EDUCATION SCHEDULE for MONDAY, April 17 – FRIDAY, April 21<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>11:00 A.M. ~ LITTLE FLIPPERS STORY TIME: Join us for a marine animal-themed story time and craft project! Different themes every day (see below). All ages welcome; best suited for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>12:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles and seals via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>1:00 P.M. ~ MARINE ANIMAL MEDICAL MYSTERY: What does it take to be a marine animal care technician? What are some of the questions and “mysteries” involved in wildlife rehabilitation and science? Each day we'll learn how to care for or research a different animal (See themes below). Best suited for ages 8-14. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>2:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles and seals via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>3:00 P.M. ~ ENGINEERING DESIGN CHALLENGE: ANIMAL PROSTHETICS: How do you help an animal with an injured or missing limb? What can you do for a turtle with a damaged leg or shell? Discover how technology is being used to help disabled animals, and then complete an engineering challenge to design your own prosthetic device for a marine animal. This program is the same all five days. Best suited for ages 8-14. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>COST: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>4:00 P.M. ~ PATIENT UPDATE: Learn the stories of the marine animal patients currently in our care from a member of our Animal Care Team. View our sea turtles and seals via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>DAILY PROGRAM THEMES<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mon., Apr. 17: Manatees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tues., Apr. 18: Turtles<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Wed., Apr. 19: Seals/Sea Lions<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thurs., Apr. 20: Dolphins/Whales<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Fri., Apr. 21: Earth Day<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sat., Apr. 22: Seals (10-2 only)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sun., Apr. 23: Open, no programs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SEAL PUP SHOWER OPEN HOUSE!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Saturday, April 22, 10 am – 2 pm<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We’re expecting! Seal pups, that is. Join us to celebrate the upcoming seal pup season at our April Open House! Explore the Discovery Center, make a marine animal craft, enjoy shower games and refreshments, tour our marine animal hospital and view our sea turtle patients, participate in educational activities.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cost: $5/person – OR/AND bring an item from our Seal Pup Wishlist to help care for seal pups (see below)!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members FREE.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>SEAL PUP WISHLIST<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Pedialyte (unflavored)<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Glucose tabs<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Exam gloves<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Laundry detergent<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Bleach<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Cleaning supplies<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>•Vitamins: C, NaCl, B1, Bcomplex<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>***********************************<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> Kathy Zagzebski<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><i> President & Executive Director<o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b> National Marine Life Center<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal> P.O. 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