Shark Preservation Week
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Shark Preservation Week at the Science Center | July 7th - July 13th
Join us for a jaw-some week celebrating one of the ocean’s most respected predators - the shark! Enjoy hands-on activities, exclusive presentations, and ocean-themed fun for the whole family.
Daily Activities
Touch Tank Demonstrations
10:45am – 11:00am
Get up close with sea urchins, sea stars, and even real shark jaws!
Please note: There is no interaction with our live sharks.
Conservation Station with Our Aquarists
11:45am – 12:00pm
Learn how to protect sharks and support ocean conservation efforts directly from our expert aquarists.
Aquarium Feedings
1:00pm-1:30pm
Watch our aquarists feed the fish and gators during this exciting behind-the-scenes experience.
This experience takes place only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.
Weekend-Only Experiences
Alligator Petting
2:00pm-2:15pm
Meet a baby alligator in our Aquarium and snap a photo with this Florida favorite.
This experience takes place only on July 7th, 8th and 9th
Planetarium Show Schedule
- 11:00am - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
- 12:00pm - Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
- 1:00 pm - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
- 2:00 pm - Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches
- 3:00 pm - Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
- 4:00 pm - Black Holes
- 5:00 pm - Two Small Pieces of Glass
All Week Long
- Take a selfie with a real shark cage on our patio
- Enjoy ocean-themed crafts and hands-on activities throughout the day
Activities are included in regular Science Center admission and are free for members. For questions please call our main line at 561-832-1988.
The Science Center works with many organizations to provide innovative educational programs encouraging conservation and best management practices for sustainable marine environments. Thank you for supporting our mission - "To Open Every Mind to Science."