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NEWS YOU CAN USE
Covering 160 miles of Oregon coast
travel: Seaside, Cannon Beach, Manzanita, Nehalem, Wheeler, Rockaway,
Garibaldi, Tillamook, Oceanside, Pacific City, Lincoln City, Depoe
Bay, Newport, Wadport, Yachats & Florence.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium Shows Off Schedule
(Newport, Oregon)
– Between the Hatfield Marine Science Center and the Oregon
Coast Aquarium, numerous surprises in the world of science will
make the Oregon coast resort town of Newport glow with mind-tingling
excitement.
 There's
an interesting addition coming to the Claws exhibit. Yet another
interesting surprise will be coming to the Oregon Coast Aquarium,
with an overhead tank for the horseshoe crabs. This special exhibit
will allow visitors to watch the crabs from below, as the most interesting
features of this species lies underneath them.
2820 SE Ferry
Slip Road
$12 adults; $10 seniors; $7 youth 3-13; age 2 and under free. www.aquarium.org
Media Contact:
Cindy Hanson, (541) 867-3474 ext 5224
Oregon Coast
Aquarium Listings for the Summer
Father’s
Day Shark Encounter
June 18, 1 p.m.
Celebrate Dad’s special day by introducing him to some of
the most famous and misunderstood marine animals, sharks! Learn
about the care and feeding requirements of sharks at the Aquarium,
prepare diets, and feed sharks in our exhibit and holding facility.
Space is limited and Registration is required. $45 members $55 nonmembers.
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| Newport,
looking across the bay towards the Aquarium |
Sea
Squirts
June 20, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p .m.
Two and three-year-olds and an accompanying adult join one of our
marine educators in a fun-filled aquarium day camp. Make a craft,
learn a new song, participate in story time and come face to face
with some of the aquariums coolest critters! $15 members, $20 nonmembers
Oceans
Of Fun Day Camp: Marine Mammal Mania
June 23, 2-4:30 p.m.
Four-and five-year-olds and an accompanying adult will become marine
mammal enthusiasts as they discover the amazing lives of seals,
sea lions and sea otters. Go behind the scenes to learn more about
the Aquarium’s marine mammals, make a craft and meet a marine
mammalogist. For additional information or to register, call 541-867-3474,
ext. 5301. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
Aquarium
Sleepover (Youth)
June 24, 7 p.m.– 9 a.m.
Kids ages 7–11 spend a fun-filled night at the Aquarium. They
go on an aquarium scavenger hunt that takes them from shore to sea
and learn how to identify various sea creatures. Before turning
in, get a shark or whale presentation, a movie and pizza. Wake up
to muffins and juice, then go behind-the-scenes to see what’s
involved in caring for the animals at the Aquarium. $40 members,
$50 nonmembers.
Aquarium
Adventures Day Camp
June 26-29, 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Campers ages 8–12 will explore coastal plants and animals
at the Aquarium and in their natural habitats. Field trips include
a visit to the beach, tidepooling and a marine wildlife boat excursion.
Register by July 20. $115 members, $120 nonmembers.
July
2006
Sea Lion Encounter
July 2, 1 p .m. Discuss the natural history of sea lions with Aquarium
staff, prepare a sea lion snack, learn about their basic needs and
receive a fishy kiss from Lea, one of the Aquarium’s friendlier
pinnipeds and a photo of your experience. (Registration required.)
$40 members, $45 nonmembers.
Sea
Otter Encounter
July 3, 10 a.m. Learn about the sea otter’s many adaptations
and the challenges these adaptations pose for their caretakers.
Prepare fishy treats and meet a mammalogist to learn about animal
care and feeding as you watch sea otters up close. (Registration
required.) $30 members, $35 nonmembers
Sea
Squirts
July 4, 10 a.m. – 12:00 p .m.
Two and three-year-olds and an accompanying adult join one of our
marine educators in a fun-filled aquarium day camp. Make a craft,
learn a new song, participate in story time and come face to face
with some of the aquariums coolest critters!
Master
Teacher Workshop
July 5-6
Participants of the Aquarium’s ESD Loan Kit Workshop can join
the educators for a two day workshop on how to train other teachers.
Participants will receive a master loan kit certification and kits,
curriculum and aquarium resources free of charge. Teachers will
also receive a stipend for their participation in the workshop and
implementation of the aquarium kits in their educational school
district. Contact Sean Nolan @ ext. 5314.
Oceans
Of Fun Day Camp: Gills and Thrills
July 7, 2 - 4:30 p.m.
Four-and five-year-olds and an accompanying adult can come face-to-fin
with a variety of fish species and learn to identify the faster
fish from the slower fish! Make a craft, meet an aquarist and learn
a song. Register by July 5. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
Coastal
Ecology Camp
July 11-14 8:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The aquarium is extending its Coastal Ecology Camp for an extra
day this year due to popular requests. In this upper level camp
for 13-18 year-olds, participants will become familiar with Oregon’s
coastal ecology through a variety of field experiments and observations.
Participants should be in good physical condition and be able to
pass a swim test. Register by July 5th. $125 members, $135 nonmembers.
Sea
Safari Day Camp
July 19-21, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Six- and seven-year-olds can meet creatures that live along the
shore and in the open ocean. Each day includes a craft and a song.
Register by July 15. $35 members, $40 nonmembers.
Aquarium
Sleepover (Youth)
July 22, 7 p.m.- 9 a.m.
Kids ages 7–11 spend a fun-filled night at the Aquarium. They
go on an aquarium scavenger hunt that takes them from shore to sea
and learn how to identify various sea creatures. Before turning
in, get a shark or whale presentation, a movie and pizza. Wake up
to muffins and juice, then go behind-the-scene. $40 members, $50
nonmembers.
Aquarium
Adventures Day Camp
July 24-27, 8:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
Campers ages 8–12 will explore coastal plants and animals
at the Aquarium and in their natural habitats. Field trips include
a visit to the beach, tidepooling and a marine wildlife boat excursion.
Register by July 20. $115 members, $120 nonmembers.
Octopus
Encounter
July 29, 10 a.m.
Learn what’s involved in caring for one of the ocean’s
most intelligent creatures as you come hand-to-sucker with a giant
Pacific octopus. Under the supervision and guidance of an Aquarist,
you’ll have an opportunity to handle an octopus and watch
it eat a special treat prepared by you. (Registration required.)
$20 members, $25 nonmembers.
Sea
Squirts
August 1, 2 p.m. – 4:00 p .m.
Two and three-year-olds and an accompanying adult join one of our
marine educators in a fun-filled aquarium day camp. Make a craft,
learn a new song, participate in story time and come face to face
with some of the aquariums coolest critters!
Oceans
of Fun Day Camp: No Bones About ‘Em
August 5, 2-4:30 a.m.
Four-and five-year-olds and an accompanying adult will meet sea
stars, sea anemones, hermit crabs and sea urchins as they explore
some of the adaptations of these amazing spineless wonders. Interact
with live animals, make a craft and meet an aquarist. Register by
August 1. $15 members, $20 nonmembers.
Sea
Lion Encounter
August 6, 1 p .m.
Discuss the natural history of sea lions with Aquarium staff, prepare
a sea lion snack, learn about their basic needs and receive a fishy
kiss from Lea, one of the Aquarium’s friendlier pinnipeds
and a photo of your experience. (Registration required.)
$40 members, $45 nonmembers.
Ocean
Exploration Camp
August 9-11, 8:30-4:00 p.m.
The Aquarium is offering a revamped version of last year’s
new and popular marine science camp for 13-18 year-olds. Campers
will dissect a shark, learn what it is like to work in an aquarium,
and get a little wet in the field. $120 members, $130 nonmembers.
Day
of the Shark
August 18
Did you know that there are over 450 species of sharks, ranging
in size from 10 inches to 50 feet? Or that these incredible cartilaginous
creatures have roamed our oceans for millions of years? Visit the
Aquarium on this special day, explore stations dedicated to amazing
shark adaptations. Your are also invited to attend special shark
dissection by our education staff outside the necropsy room. Free
with aquarium admission
Octopus
Encounter
August 19, 10 a .m.
Learn what’s involved in caring for one of the ocean’s
most intelligent creatures as you come hand-to-sucker with a giant
Pacific octopus. Under the supervision and guidance of an Aquarist,
you’ll have an opportunity to handle an octopus and watch
it eat a special treat prepared by you. (Registration required.)
$20 members, $25 nonmembers.
Lincoln
City Vacation Homes
There’s something for everyone among this selection
of wondrous homes: smaller homes with a view to a large house
that sleeps 15. All the homes are either oceanfront or just
a few steps away from the sand – all with a low bank
access and fantastic views. Most are in the Nelscott area;
one is close to the casino. You’ll find a variety of
goodies, depending on the home: fireplaces, multiple bedrooms,
dishwashers, Jacuzzis, washer/dryers, hot tubs, cable TV,
VCR, barbecues; there’s a loft in one, and another sprawling
home has two apartments. Pets are allowed in some homes –
ask ahead. Each comes with complete kitchens so you’ll
have a home away from home. Most have the seventh night free.
Prices range from winter $85 to summer $230 per night. www.getaway2thecoast.com.
541-994-8778. |
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