[SEMCO] February Vacation Week at the National Marine Life Center

[Kathy Zagzebski]

National Marine Life Center

February Vacation 2014 Schedule

 

Marine Animal Discovery Center Open

February 15-23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

 

For the Love of Turtles Open House!

Saturday, February 15, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Join us for our February Open House! Explore the Discovery Center, make a
marine animal valentine, make a fish print craft (extra cost, depending on
item), and enjoy games and refreshments. Tour our marine animal hospital and
meet our 20 turtle patients. Education programs during the Open House are
included with admission. Cost: $5/person, members FREE.

 

MONDAY-SATURDAY EDUCATION Schedule (Open but no programming on Sundays)

 

11:00 a.m. ~ Little Flippers Club: Join us for a marine animal-themed story
time and craft project! Different themes every day (see below). All ages
welcome; most suitable for children ages 3-8. Children must be supervised.
Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

 

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 via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts
approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

 

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? Each day we'll learn how to care for a
different animal. Best suited for ages 8-14. Space is limited to 15
children. Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24
hours in advance. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes.

Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

 

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 via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts
approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

 

3:00 p.m. ~ Get Inside the Fish (Dissection Lab): Where does squid ink come
from? What is a lateral line on a fish? In this unique, hands-on workshop
you will dissect a squid, herring, or (2/18 only) dogfish. Along the way,
you'll discover unique adaptations allow these animals to live in the ocean.
Best suited for ages 12-16. Safety note: involves handling sharp cutting
objects. Space is limited to 15 children. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.
Please reserve your spot by calling (508) 743-9888 at least 24 hours in
advance.

Cost: Members $3/child/program; Non-members $5/child/program.

 

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 via live TV and meet our small turtles in person. Program lasts
approximately 15-20 minutes. FREE.

 

Daily Themes

Sat., Feb. 15: Turtles

Sun., Feb. 16: Open, no programs

Mon., Feb. 17: Seals/Sea Lions

Tues., Feb. 18: Sharks/Rays

Wed., Feb. 19: Manatees

Thurs., Feb. 20: Dolphins/Whales

Fri., Feb. 21: Turtles

Sat., Feb. 22: Seals/Sea Lions

Sun., Feb. 23: Open, no programs

 

DIRECTIONS & INFORMATION:

Programs take place at National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street,
Buzzards Bay, MA, 02532

For information, questions or directions, contact (508) 743-9888 or
nmlc at nmlc.org <mailto:nmlc at nmlc.org.>  or, visit us on-line at www.nmlc.org.

 

 

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  Kathy Zagzebski

  President & Executive Director

      The National Marine Life Center

      P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street

      Buzzards Bay, MA  02532-0269

  phone:  508 743-9888 x301

  cell:  774 313-8850

  fax:  508 759-5477

  e-mail:  kzagzebski at nmlc.org

  web:   <http://www.nmlc.org/> http://www.nmlc.org/

  twitter:  @MarineLifeCtr

       "Caring for stranded marine animals."

 

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