Aquarium of Boise
Public aquarium in west Boise with education-focused mission: 'Education. Inspiration. Conservation.' Hands-on exhibits including the Shark & Ray Lab, stingray touch pool, and interactive marine biology demonstrations. Offers structured preschool programs ($47/class), school field-trip workshops, and virtual classroom teleconferences with on-staff biologists. Operating since 2010 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
Programs offered
2 programs · tap for detailsAquarium of Boise Preschool Program
Structured preschool class taught on-site at the aquarium. Marine biology themes adapted for ages 3-5 with live-animal encounters, hands-on tide-pool exploration, and craft activities. Group max of 15 participants with 2 free chaperones.
Shark & Ray Lab
45-60 minute hands-on workshop in the aquarium's Shark & Ray Lab. Touch tanks with stingrays + small shark species. Educator-led with curriculum on cartilaginous fish biology, conservation, and the diversity of elasmobranchs. Available as a school field trip or scheduled public workshop.
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