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, Splash Fund “Ohio Turtle Tales” popups, 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.

In addition 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.