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UConn Basketball coach Jim Calhoun takes part in a Penguin Encounter at the Aquarium. |
Penguin Encounter
The African Penguin Contact Program is a 60 minute session where participants get the opportunity to interact with an actual African penguin. Guests get to take part in a 30-minute session in a classroom where they will have the opportunity to sit in a circle while a penguin walks freely around the group, providing them with a unique face-to-face penguin encounter.
While there, one of our penguin specialists will describe these remarkable birds and their care. Participants will then have the opportunity to touch one of our penguins and listen to its heartbeat. Our penguin specialists will also educate participants on the history of the species and conservation issues affecting these animals.
Participants in the penguin contact program must be at least six years old. Cost of the program is $70 for members and $79.00 for non-members. Reservations are recommended.
Your Encounter program will take you into one of our Eco-classrooms. You'll sit in a circle as a penguin walks freely among the group, providing you with a unique face-to-face penguin encounter. While there, one of our penguin specialists will describe the Aquarium's animal care and collection management practices. You’ll also learn all about the history of the species and about conservation issues affecting these intriguing animals.
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration is a non-profit organization. All proceeds from this program and others as well go to fund our education, marine research, marine rescue and release and expeditions. For Information on Beluga or Penguin Encounter programs, call (860) 572-5955, ext. 520.This program is scheduled to run year round. Times vary and are subject to change. Please call Reservations at 860.572.5955 ext. 520 for availability and to make a reservation.
Please note Penguin Encounters on the following days are already full:
June 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, July 1
Still have questions about our Penguin Encounter Program? Click above to find answers to frequently asked questions.
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