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Sharks After Dark: Bioluminescence Night
August 8, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
SHARKS AFTER DARK
Join us this summer for special admission hours every Tuesday and Thursday evening
June – August
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
8/6 and 8/8 Only – Bioluminescence Night!
Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity.
Using a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals.
Get your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank.
Explore and learn about local species of sharks at our Horn Shark exhibit.
Identify Shark jaws by different characteristics and teeth.
Learn about the internal and external anatomy of sharks.
Create your own glow-in-the-dark craft.
Discover Life in the Abyss with our collection of Abyssal Animals and use the depth scale to see where they live.
For those who just want to sit back and relax, we will have fun and educational Shark movies playing all evening long!
Beer & wine for purchase.
Ticket Prices:
Adult: $15.00
Senior/Military (55+ y.o, Veteran, Active Military): $10.00
Child (19 months – 13 y.o): $7.50
Infant/Toddler (0 – 18 months): $0
Summer SEAson Pass Holder: FREE
Complimentary tickets for members are not applicable for Sharks After Dark.
About PyroFarms
Discover the mesmerizing world of bioluminescence with Bioluminescent PyroDinos by PyroFarms. These natural plant-plankton (microalgae) showcase the natural glow of bioluminescence, providing a captivating and educational experience. Perfect for enthusiasts and educators alike, PyroDinos are both a magical experience and a window into the wonders of marine biology. Visit PyroFarms.com to learn more and bring the magic of bioluminescence into your home or classroom.
ABOUT: The Ocean Institute, founded in 1977, is a community-based 501(c)(3) organization that educates 100,000 children, teachers, parents, and visitors annually through over 60 marine science and maritime history programs. We are located on 2.4 acres in the Dana Point Harbor; adjacent to a Marine Life Conservation Area. The facility is an ocean education center that offers in-depth Marine Science and Maritime History. The Institute includes state-of-the-art teaching labs, the spectacular Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, a historic tall ship, and an oceanographic research vessel.