[SEMCO] April Vacation Week Programs at the National Marine Life Center

Mon Apr 17 10:57:29 EDT 2017

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!

DAILY EDUCATION SCHEDULE for MONDAY, April 17 - FRIDAY, April 21

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.

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 and seals 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 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.

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

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.

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

DAILY PROGRAM THEMES

Mon., Apr. 17: Manatees

Tues., Apr. 18: Turtles

Wed., Apr. 19: Seals/Sea Lions

Thurs., Apr. 20: Dolphins/Whales

Fri., Apr. 21: Earth Day

Sat., Apr. 22: Seals (10-2 only)

Sun., Apr. 23: Open, no programs

SEAL PUP SHOWER OPEN HOUSE!

Saturday, April 22, 10 am - 2 pm

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.

Cost: $5/person - OR/AND bring an item from our Seal Pup Wishlist to help
care for seal pups (see below)!

Members FREE.

SEAL PUP WISHLIST

.Pedialyte (unflavored)

.Glucose tabs

.Exam gloves

.Laundry detergent

.Bleach

.Cleaning supplies

.Vitamins: C, NaCl, B1, Bcomplex

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   Kathy Zagzebski

   President & Executive Director

   National Marine Life Center

   P.O. Box 269, 120 Main Street

   Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

   kzagzebski at nmlc.org

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

   @MarineLifeCtr 

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