Australian Adventure
Virtual Field Trip
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Duration
Single Day
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Grades
Pre-K - 5; Maryland Schools Only
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Price
Free for Maryland Schools
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Where
Online
Overview
Bring the wonder of a National Aquarium field trip to your students with this virtual program including a video tour of our Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit led by an Aquarium expert.
Students will learn how animals are adapted to survive in the seasonal extremes of Australia's Northern Territory. Throughout the program, students will learn the vital importance of water as a connecting thread for all forms of life. After the program, teachers will be sent a video featuring animals in the Australia: Wild Extremes exhibit for their continued use.
Live animals: No
Duration: 40 minutes
Minimum number of students: 12
Maximum number of students: 60
This special Australian Adventure program is free with advance reservation for Maryland schools qualifying for free MSDE Aquarium field trips.
Accessing Virtual Programs
The National Aquarium uses Zoom as our platform for virtual programming. If you are required by your school to use a different platform, you will need to arrange in advance to host the session on that platform and invite Aquarium staff to the meeting.
Cancellation Policy
You must cancel your reservation at least 21 days prior to your scheduled program to receive a full refund. If you cancel your reservation less than 21 days in advance or fail to participate in your scheduled program, you forfeit all program fees.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice
The National Aquarium is dedicated to creating an environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible to people from all backgrounds. We cannot successfully change the way humanity cares for our ocean planet without connecting with and appreciating the broad diversity of identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that make our community unique.