SPRING DISCOVERY DAYS

Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, April 27, 10am – 5pm

Have you observed a dwarf seahorse’s bony plate exterior or watched a poison dart frog tap its tiny toes? Did you know that a spade-like lower jaw extension allows hungry little central stonerollers to scrape up algae? Were you aware that fused pelvic fins let ping-pong-ball-like lumpsuckers adhere to rocks and kelp so they’re not swept away by currents?

We’re highlighting these and other diminutive animals during Spring Discovery Days, March 22 – April 27, 10am – 5pm daily. Daily animal encounters, small species shoutouts, a “Spot a Spotted” challenge, interactive Discovery Carts, a fill-in booklet and short videos are all part of this celebration of nature’s hidden influencers and included with regular Aquarium admission.

Also, join us for Splash Fund Ohio Turtle Tales Popups (Monday, March 24 & 31, April 14 & 21, 11:30am – 1pm). You’ll collect turtle trading cards while learning about conservation efforts for Blanding’s and spotted turtles, as well as internship opportunities and ways to support community education. Or visit Monday, April 7, 11:30 – 1pm, and get a temporary tattoo!

In addition to those daily activities, the Aquarium is offering an online A Little Trivia Giveaway (now – April 27; ages 18+, one entry per person), Private Passholder Tours (Thursdays, March 27, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 and Fridays, March 28, April 4, 11, 18 & 25, 9 – 10am; $2 per adult or child member with advance registration) and a virtual Take A Closer Look program (Friday, March 28, 4 – 4:30pm; $10 per screen, free for Aquarium Passholders).  The Educator-led online adventure offers curious participants of all ages an opportunity to check out a few the Aquarium’s tiny titans and ask their questions in real-time.

$19.95 (ages 13 and older), $13.95 (ages 2-12), $0 (all Passholders and guests younger than 2)

Now through April 27, test your small species knowledge with A Little Trivia. Ages 18+. One entry per email. 

Friday, March 28 @ 4pm, ask your BIG questions about some very small animals during the Educator-led Take A Closer Look online tour and Q&A. ($10 per screen, Passholders FREE with advance registration)

Thursday & Friday mornings throughout Spring Discovery Days, Greater Cleveland Aquarium members are invited to an exclusive, pre-public opening private tour led by the Guest Experience team. Dive into intriguing details about some often-overlooked animals.