LEARNING COMES TO LIFE
LAYTON AQUARIUM OFFERS INTERACTIVE EDUCATION EXPERIENCES—AT THE AQUARIUM OR AT YOUR SCHOOL.
Explore the natural world through guided aquarium tours, live-animal learning opportunities, hands-on activities, and engaging science programs designed for schools, homeschool groups, and youth organizations.
Choose an on-site field trip at Layton Aquarium or let our education team bring the experience directly to your school.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Bring science to life with an education experience designed around active participation, exploration, and discovery.
Programs are adaptable for different ages and include hands-on learning and/or a take-home craft. Activities encourage students to ask questions, investigate scientific concepts, and connect classroom learning to animals, habitats, ecosystems, and conservation.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
ON-SITE FIELD TRIPS
- Explore aquarium habitats and exhibits
- Choose self-guided or educator-led options
- Discover aquatic and terrestrial animals
- Participate in a hands-on education activity
- Add a 30-minute animal program to your visit
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Enjoy scheduled time for independent exploration
SCHOOL OUTREACH DAYS
- Bring a trained educator directly to your school
- Serve up to three groups during one visit
- Select one hands-on program topic for all groups
- Accommodate up to 30 students per presentation
- Receive standard activity or craft materials
- Connect science concepts to real-world ecosystems
LIVE-ANIMAL OPPORTUNITIES
Select programs may include an approved animal ambassador component. Animal participation depends on animal welfare, availability, transportation conditions, student age, room setup, and staff approval. Specific species cannot be guaranteed.
HANDS-ON EDUCATION
ACTIVITIES
Students learn best when they can move, investigate, create, and make discoveries for themselves. Our education activities turn important science concepts into memorable, hands-on experiences. Activities can be adapted for different ages and may be offered as part of an on-site field trip or School Outreach Day. Each presentation includes hands-on learning and/or a craft unless the program listing states otherwise. Program availability may vary by location, group size, student age, scheduling, and material requirements.
• The Incredible Journey
• Oh Deer!
• Tree-Mendous
• Seed Bombs
• Owl Pellets
ANIMAL PROGRAM ADD-ON
Make your on-site field trip even more memorable with a 30-minute educator-led animal program.
Students meet approved animal ambassadors while learning about adaptations, behavior, habitats, responsible animal care, and conservation. Programs are designed for active observation and age-appropriate participation.
On-site animal programs start at $300.
Animal participation is based on welfare, availability, student age, group size, room setup, and staff approval. Specific animals cannot be guaranteed.
Field Trip Pricing
Title One Schools
(Incl. Admission + Guided Tour + Science Lab)
$12.99 (per student)
$12.99 (per chaperone)
Certified Teachers = FREE
Title One Schools
(Incl. Admission + Guided Tour)
$7.99 (per student)
$12.99 (per chaperone)
Certified Teachers = FREE
Standard Field Trip
(Incl. Admission + Guided Tour)
$9.99 (per student)
$14.99 (per chaperone)
Certified Teachers = FREE
Standard Field Trip
(Incl. Admission + Guided Tour + Science Lab)
$14.99 (per student)
$14.99 (per chaperone)
Certified Teachers = FREE
OutReach OPtion
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YOUR VISIT?
Save 25% on field trips if your trip is booked and paid between August 1 and December 31, 2026.
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