August

August 2008

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

27	28	29	30	31	1	2
3	4	5	6	7 Members Only Evening	8	9
10	11	12	13	14	15	16
17	18	19	20	21	22	23 Shark Tagging Shark Tagging
24 Shark Tagging Shark Tagging	25	26	27	28	29 Froggy Fridays	30 Shark Tagging Shark Tagging
31 Shark Tagging Shark Tagging	1	2	3	4	5	6

Members Only Evening
Mark Your Calendar Now!
Thursday, August 7, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

The Aquarium is keeping its doors open late so that our valued members can enjoy a leisurely visit without the crowds. Special events will include guest appearances by aquatic animals, raffles for prizes, and visits with staff members who can give you the inside scoop on the animals' daily lives. For your comfort and convenience, space is limited; therefore, no one will be allowed entry unless tickets have been reserved with our reservationists! Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Members are free, but reservations are required. Call 410-727-3474 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for reservations or information, including the cancellation policy.

Free Members, $20 Member Guests

Code: MAE-M

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Shark Tag...You're It!
Shark Tagging in Ocean City, MD
Saturday, August 23, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 24, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 24, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 30, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 30, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Ages: 15 to Adult

Join Aquarium staff and Captain Mark Sampson for a day of shark tagging off the coast of Ocean City, Maryland. Tagging sharks provides scientists with information on shark identity, migration and abundance, age and growth, mortality, and behavior. Captain Sampson's experience and reputation have made him a sought-after lecturer, demonstrator, writer, and guide for shark tagging and other offshore fishing techniques. This is an exclusive hands-on event -- don't miss out on an exciting day on the water. Lunch is included. Directions are mailed with tickets. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Space is limited to five people per day, per session/reservations are required/call 410-727-3474 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time for reservations or information, including the cancellation policy.

$200 Members, $250 Non-members

Code: TAG-C

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Froggy Fridays
Jump in and Celebrate Year of the Frog
Friday, August 29, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Ages: All Ages

Did you know that at least 1/3 of all known amphibian species are threatened with extinction? The National Aquarium has teamed up with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in support of a global effort to bring attention to amphibian conservation and their endangerment.  With more than 6,000 frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and caecilians worldwide, there's a lot to learn, but we can all do something to help.

Remember, what's good for frogs is good for the bay and good for us.  

Here's what's happening during Froggy Fridays:

• Amazing Amphibians! Special presentations daily.
• Share A Story - From popular authors and Aquarium experts to your own encounters and the frogs themselves, learn and listen to the tales of our amphibian friends.
• Frogs! A Chorus of Colors- open daily.
  

FREE! with admission
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