[SEMCO] February Vacation Week at National Marine Life Center

[Kathy Zagzebski]

Join the National Marine Life Center this February Vacation Week for a
variety of fun and educational ocean activities! We'll be open February
14-22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our education programs include Little
Flippers Club, Marine Animal Medical Mystery, a brand new program called
Endangered Species Exploration, and Patient Update. Programs run Monday
through Saturday, with a different theme daily. For program details, see
below.

 

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. ~ ENDANGERED SPECIES EXPLORATION: How do animals become
endangered? What are some of the endangered species that live in the ocean?
How can we help? Through a combination of slides, video, specimen
exploration, and hands-on activities, learn more about endangered animals.
Best suited for ages 10-16. Program lasts 45-60 minutes.

Program will be offered Monday through Thursday only.

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. 14: Turtles

Sun., Feb. 15: Open, no programs

Mon., Feb. 16: Seals/Sea Lions

Tues., Feb. 17: Sharks/Rays

Wed., Feb. 18: Manatees

Thurs., Feb. 19: Dolphins/Whales

Fri., Feb. 20: Turtles

Sat., Feb. 21: Seals/Sea Lions

Sun., Feb. 22: Open, no programs

 

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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:   <mailto:kzagzebski at nmlc.org> kzagzebski at nmlc.org

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

  twitter:  @MarineLifeCtr

       "Caring for stranded marine animals."

 

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