Enjoy extraordinary animal experiences from afar! While streaming live from the New England Aquarium, our aquarists and trainers will share fascinating facts about our animals and answer any questions you have.
Choose from the two options below: Penguin Colony or Giant Ocean Tank. Each encounter lasts approximately 30 minutes. Participants are asked to provide Zoom links and join 5-10 minutes prior to the session to ensure everyone is on the call by the start of the program. Pricing starts at $195 for up to 30 people. Advanced reservations and payment required.
Please note: The cost of the Virtual Encounter includes the 30 minute program time plus 5-10 minutes of set up with New England Aquarium staff immediately preceding the program.
Penguin Encounter
Learn what it takes to care for a colony of over 70 penguins! Our penguin experts will share some remarkable facts about penguins and the excellent care they receive, and how you can take action to protect these incredible animals.
Available Times:
Through March 31, 2023: Thursdays, 11:00 a.m.
Giant Ocean Tank Encounter
Explore what it takes to care for the Aquarium’s largest exhibit! Go behind-the-scenes with an aquarist to meet the Caribbean species who live in this 200,000-gallon habitat, and the diving and other equipment we use to maintain it. We’ll also share what you can do to conserve delicate reef ecosystems around the world!
Available Times:
Through June 30, 2023: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 4:00 p.m.
For questions about Virtual Encounters, please call Reservations at 617-973-5206.