Using Zoom or Google Hangout you can purchase a virtual teleconference meeting with a biologist/educator at the Aquarium of Boise.
Education
We love that parents, grandparents, families & friends take the time to explore the world together with their visits to Aquarium of Boise. We support learners, of all ages, with our educational programs as a part of our mission to educate, inspire & conserve.
Using Zoom or Google Hangout you can purchase a virtual teleconference meeting with a biologist/educator at the Aquarium of Boise.
Group Tours & Programs
PLEASE NOTE: Completing and submitting a Booking Form does not guarantee a group booking date. Please submit the completed Booking form to the Front Desk and the Staff will contact you about verifying available dates & times for your group.
Groups are required to submit a $26.00, non-refundable deposit, at the time of booking to secure a date & time. The deposit will be credited back to your group (at the time of payment) on the day of the event.
The aquarium offers a special group discount rate for schools and non-profit organizations, requiring 5 or more students. Groups must schedule in advance and will not receive the offer as a walk-in group.
A staff member will guide schools and groups throughout the aquarium, teaching fun facts about fresh- and saltwater aquatic species, reptiles and aviary animals.
You will have the opportunity to be personally escorted by one of our Aquatic Specialists throughout the aquarium to assist in multiple feeds. You will have the option of choosing to feed 3 or 5 of our aquatic exhibits, including our Tropical Tank, Small & Large Amazon Tank, Shark Tank, and Bamboo Shark Pool. Some of our animals you'll have the opportunity to personally feed include our California Round Rays, a variety of Tropical Fish, Silver Arowana, Pacu, Atlantic Stingray, Bamboo Sharks, Queensland Grouper and many more. Enjoy the close interactions and behind the scenes sights that only staff have the daily luxury of feeding.
Schedule (Approximately 45-60 minutes long)
PLEASE SCHEDULE A WEEK IN ADVANCE!
Requirements
Accessibility
Our programs have been designed to meet the Idaho Content Standards for Science.
Preschool: $47.00/class plus school admission, 2 free chaperones. Maximum of 15 participants.
K-6th Grade:
Life in the Ocean $125.00/hour:
Allow us to bring the aquarium to your classroom! Our educator will give students a visual guided tour discussing the diversity of life in the ocean. Students will have the opportunity to explore and interact with some of the Aquarium’s resident animals.
Conservation
Aquarium of Boise partners with the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch® program to promote sustainable seafood messaging.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch® program helps consumers and businesses choose seafood that's caught or farmed in ways that support a healthy ocean, now and for future generations. Our recommendations indicate which seafood items are "Best Choices" or "Good Alternatives," and which ones you should "Avoid."
Learn more at seafoodwatch.org.
Vaquita Conservation
The vaquita is the world's most endangered marine mammal. The vaquita is a small porpoise (which are cousins to whales and dolphins). It is found in a tiny area in the extreme northern Gulf of Mexico, near Baja California, Mexico. There is only one small population, and if the species goes extinct, it will be gone forever.
The Aquarium of Boise has partnered with other zoos & aquariums, conservation organization and other government & non government organizations to promote the conservation of this unique marine mammal.
For more information go to www.vivavaquita.org to learn more about how you can help.
