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Introduce students to a range of scientific topics and marine phenomena in the natural world. Ignite imagination and wonder in your class as students come face-to-fin with over 2,000 creatures and get closer than ever before!

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School Field Trips

SEA LIFE Admission Only

  • Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium
  • 1 FREE teacher/chaperone per 5 students (required minimum ratio)

2 Attractions

  • Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium & LEGOLAND Discovery Center
  • LEGOLAND Discovery Center is the ultimate indoor LEGO playground where S.T.E.M. concepts rule!
  • 1 FREE teacher/chaperone per 5 students (required minimum ratio)

2 Attractions

  • Entry to SEA LIFE Aquarium & PEPPA PIG World of Play
  • PEPPA PIG World of Play will help build gross motor skills and encourage social-emotional growth in a safe, interactive setting
  • 1 FREE teacher/chaperone per 5 students (required minimum ratio)

Reservations

Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance and are subject to availability. This form does not guarantee a reservation at your preferred time. Please allow up to 36 business hours to receive a response from our team.

Please let us know when you need to be back on the buses so we can schedule your workshop and/or lunch times accordingly.
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Education Workshops

Our school programs explore animal behavior, habitats, adaptations, ecosystems, anatomy, and water chemistry and are designed to meet Next Generation Science Standards. Workshops are available for students of all ages, from Preschool through High School.

  • Curriculum-linked activities
  • Programs meet Next Generation Science Standards
  • 15 person minimum to book workshops
  • 30-minute workshop programs
  • Pre- and post-visit in-classroom activities

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Frequently Asked Questions

To book a field trip with an Educational Workshop, contact us at: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com 

Please note: Field Trips must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.

Most schools eat lunch inside the mall’s Food Court, about a 30-second walk from the SEA LIFE Aquarium entrance.

Please note: We do not have anywhere to store lunches inside the attraction. Most schools leave their lunches on tables in the Food Court and have a bus driver or chaperone stay with them.

Most schools spend 60-90 minutes inside SEA LIFE Aquarium, but you're welcome to stay longer if you like.

If you’re adding educational workshops, you can expect to add 30 minutes per class.

Please note: Re-entry is not permitted.

We do not have anywhere to store things inside SEA LIFE Aquarium, but you’re welcome to leave your lunches and other belongings on the tables in the mall’s Food Court.

The mall’s Food Court is a 30-second walk from the SEA LIFE Aquarium entrance.

Most schools have a bus driver or chaperone stay with their belongings in the Food Court.

SEA LIFE + LEGOLAND Discovery Center School Combo Ticket

The time you book is for your arrival to LEGOLAND Discovery Center. Then, you visit SEA LIFE Aquarium after.

Most schools explore LEGOLAND Discovery Center for at least 2 hours, then have lunch in the mall’s Food Court, and then go to SEA LIFE Aquarium.

SEA LIFE + PEPPA PIG World of Play School Combo Ticket

The time you book is for your arrival to PEPPA PIG World of Play. Then, you visit SEA LIFE Aquarium after.

Most schools explore PEPPA PIG World of Play for at least 2 hours, then have lunch in the mall’s Food Court, and then go to SEA LIFE Aquarium.

We are happy to refund tickets up to 2 weeks in advance of your Field Trip's visit date if your expected numbers change.

Be sure to contact us to receive a refund in this timeframe at: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com 

Tickets are non-refundable within 2 weeks of your visit date, and this includes unused tickets on the day-of your visit.

Policies and Terms

FIELD TRIP REQUIREMENTS:

  • For every 5 paying students, 1 adult chaperone receives free admission (added automatically to your cart at the end of the checkout process)
  • Minimum number of students required to receive school pricing is 10
  • Minimum number of students required to schedule a workshop is 15

HOW TO BOOK YOUR FIELD TRIP: 

  • Book online yourself, or request a reservation
  • Bookings must be made at least 2 weeks in advance
  • If booked online, Credit Card payment is due at time of booking
  • Refund requests and final numbers must be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance. No refunds will be made within 2 weeks, including on the day of your field trip for unused tickets.
  • To book a field trip with an Educational Workshop, use the reservation form or contact us at: sealifemichigan@sealifeus.com
  • Education Workshops are not offered during school breaks such as spring break or holidays.

IMPORTANT VISIT INFORMATION:

  • We are not able to store lunches, coats, backpacks, etc., so please make other arrangements. Most groups leave them on the tables in the mall's food court with a chaperone, or they leave them on the bus.
  • Re-entry is not permitted
  • The Aquarium and Gift Shop are cash-less and only accept credit card payments.
  • Schools should plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. This will allow time for the group leader to check in and SEA LIFE Aquarium staff to organize the group and go over any necessary rules for the day!
  • Larger schools and groups are divided into smaller group segments and entry is staggered to avoid congestion and satisfy capacity regulations.
  • Buses may drop and collect students at the District 7 entrance; buses must park only in the designated bus parking area located in the outer perimeter of the parking lot near AMC Theaters.
  • Groups exit the Aquarium and assemble outside. In the interest of public safety, groups are not permitted to gather in the admissions or retail areas.

VISITOR CONDUCT

Teachers and chaperones are responsible for supervising students at all times and ensuring appropriate behavior. Disruptive or unsafe conduct, including running, yelling, or not following staff instructions, may result in removal from the attraction without refund. SEA LIFE Aquarium reserves the right to deny admission or remove individuals or groups who do not adhere to these behavioral expectations.

Teacher Resources: Free Downloads

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Preschool & Kindergarten

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1st – 5th Grades

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Conservation

1st - 5th Grades

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Food Chains & Ecosystems

1st – 5th Grades

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Amazing Oceans Answer Sheet

Preschool & Kindergarten

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Behavior Answer Sheet

1st-5th Grades

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Touchpool 2

Conservation Answer Sheet

1st-5th Grades

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SEA LIFE Charlotte Clown Fish

Food Chains & Ecosystems Answer Sheet

1st-5th Grades

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