Fun & Learning: Family Programs

Discover the wonder and mystery of the underwater world and more through our camps, overnights and behind-the-scenes tours! To register, make reservations and check availability for any of our Family Programs, please contact us at (303) 561-4444 or [email protected].

See our current calendar.

SCUBA & Snorkel Adventures

At Downtown Aquarium you can snorkel or scuba dive with the fish! Swim with the Fish & Dive with the Sharks are two of our most popular and exciting programs! To reserve your dive, please visit www.a1scuba.com or call 303-789-2450.

Swim with the Fish - A Snorkeling Adventure

We are offering weekday dive programs Wednesday - Friday from June 28th - August 4th! Sign up today!

Experience what it's like to swim with Groupers, Moray Eels, Guitar Fish, Rays, and hundreds more of their closest friends in our "Under the Sea" exhibit.

$125

Ages: 6 and up
No diving certificate required.
Private and group snorkel trips available.
Program includes T-Shirt and your choice of 1 exhibit admission OR free parking.
Guests who are visibly ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be permitted to participate in their snorkel adventure.
MORE INFO

Dive with the Sharks - Scuba Adventure

Dive into adventure in our Sunken Shipwreck exhibit for an up-close encounter with 10ft Sand tiger Sharks, Sandbar Sharks, Zebra Sharks, Guitarfish, three 12ft Sawfish, and hundreds of other fish from around the world.

$235

Divers must be dive certified and must present valid SCUBA certification card at check-in on the day of program.
Ages: 10 and up
Program includes T-Shirt and your choice of 1 exhibit admission OR free parking.
Guests who are visibly ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted to participate in their scuba adventure.
MORE INFO

Dive with the Fish - Scuba Adventure

Experience what its like to scuba dive with Groupers, Moray Eels, Guitar Fish, Rays, and hundreds more of their closest friends in our "Under the Sea" exhibit.

$225

Divers must be dive certified and must present valid SCUBA certification card at check-in on the day of program.
Uncertified scuba experiences are available for Dive With the Fish, visit www.a1scuba.com or call 303-789-2450 for more information.
Ages: 10 and up
All Dive With the Fish programs include T-Shirt and your choice of 1 exhibit admission OR free parking.
Guests who are visibly ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted to participate in their scuba adventure.
MORE INFO

Shark Cage Experience

Take the plunge in our shark cage. Encounter Sand Tiger sharks, Sandbar sharks, Zebra sharks, Blacktip sharks and Bamboo sharks up close and hundreds of other fish in our Shipwreck exhibit.

$155

Underwater for approximately 20 minutes
No diving certification required
All equipment provided for the experience
Ages: 8 years and up
Private Shark Cage Buyout Available Upon Request
Guests who are visibly ill or under the influence of drugs or alcohol are not permitted to participate in their diving adventure.
For more information and to register visit divedowntown.com or call 303-789-2450
MORE INFO

Sign Up Today!

;

TOP

Marine Biologist for a Day

See if you have what it takes to become a Marine Biologist! Spend a day behind the scenes where all the scientific action happens. Experience close encounters with exotic species from the deep sea to shallow reef and everywhere in between. You'll even get to dissect a squid! Program includes guided tour, biologist dive show, squid dissection, animal feedings and much more! T-shirts & lunch included.

Cost: $65 per person (plus tax)
Time: 9am -2 pm
Students: 1st-12th grade
Pre-registration is required, call 303-561-4444 for information.

TOP

Zoologist for a Day

Tigers at an aquarium? There are more than just fish here at the Downtown Aquarium. Examine our impressive species of birds, reptiles, amphibians and, of course, tigers. Spend your day learning how we handle and train our creatures that live outside the ocean. Interact with animals, build animal enrichment toys, talk with tiger and bird keepers and much more! T-shirts & lunch included.

Cost: $65 per person (plus tax)
Time: 9am -2 pm
Students: 1st-12th grade
Pre-registration is required, call 303-561-4444 for information

TOP

Wild Dreams Overnight

Bring your sleeping bag and snooze amongst the sharks and rays! Have an exciting night at the Downtown Aquarium to explore the exhibits, learn about the animals and their habitats, make a craft, play games and much more. T-shirts & breakfast included.

Cost: $65 per person (plus tax). Groups with 5 or more children will receive 1 free adult with every 5 paid children.
Ages: 5-11 (adult chaperones are required)
Pre-registration is required, call 303-561-4444 for information.

If you have a group of 35 or more children/chaperones and want to schedule a private date, please call to reserve.

TOP

Sea Safari Summer Camp

Splash into summer with hands-on interactive experiences. Take part in a wild escapade through rainforests, reefs, rivers and more in our 5-day long camps!

Grades: 1 - 6 (must be 5 years old by June 1st and have completed kindergarten)
Snack and lunch provided every day
T-shirt and program materials included
Pre-registration is required. Call 303-561-4444 for dates and information.

TOP

Animal Encounters

Have a one-on-one encounter with an animal ambassador; depending on the animal you may be able to feed, touch, train, and/or get your picture taken with the animal. You can meet our porcupine, sloth, serval, binturong, snakes, tortoises, or parrots

Cost:
$150 for a private encounter for each member of your group (exhibit admission not included)

Aspen the sloth, Zuri the porcupine or Ichabod the octopus are all great guests to invite and bring "life" to your virtual meeting or happy hour. Get an up close virtual view and have the opportunity to ask questions of their trainers and Aquarium biologists to get to learn more about these amazing animals.