Watch and even help with the morning feedings of some of the sharks, rays, turtles and other stars of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk in special behind-the-scenes “Feeding Time” program on Sun., Nov. 4th.
This fun experience gives participants exclusive access to some of their favorite marine animals by letting them join educators and the animal-husbandry staff during morning rounds prior to the Aquarium’s opening. Opportunities include:
• Feeling the vacuuming power of rays on your palm as you offer morsels in the Shark & Ray Touch Pool.
• Hand-feeding a horseshoe crab and diamondback terrapin.
• Going above the Aquarium’s 110,000-gallon Ocean Beyond the Sound exhibit to watch as Aquarium staff feed the 7- and 8-foot sharks prowling just below your feet. Toss in some bonus food for the sharks and the exhibit’s rays and other fish.
• Attending a private seal feeding open only to “Feeding Time” participants.
Each “Feeding Time” starts at 8:30 a.m. Children must be at least 5 years old.
Cost is $40 for adults and $20 for ages 5-12 ($30 and $15 for members). Aquarium admission at 10 a.m. is included.
Advance registration is required. Call (203) 852-0700, ext. 2206, or register online at www.maritimeaquarium.org.
An accredited member of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution whose mission is to inspire people of all ages to appreciate and protect the Long Island Sound ecosystem and the global environment through living exhibits, marine science and environmental education.
The Maritime Aquarium receives support from the State of Connecticut DECD’s Offices of Culture and Tourism.