SEA LIFE™ AQUARIUM ADDS NEW ACTIVITIES TO DISCOVERY ZONE
Additions Prove Every Day is Earth Day at SEA LIFE
CARLSBAD, Calif. – Last Week was Earth Day, but SEA LIFE™ Aquarium wants to inspire kids to do their part in caring for our seas every day. To help in this quest, the Aquarium has added several new features to the Discovery Zone to offer inspiration and ideas so that every day can be Earth Day. Additions include a “trash timeline,” a “wall of promises,” an “underwater parks” building project, and a “save the whales” area. These features join the interactive pop-up bubble and touch pools already found in the Discovery Zone and are included in the cost of admission to the Aquarium.
The “trash timeline” challenges children to match pieces of garbage commonly found in landfills – such as plastic bags, Styrofoam cups and aluminum cans – to the number of years it takes for them to break down. Did you know that it takes 500 years for a soda can to break down in a landfill? And 20 years for a plastic bag? This 8-foot-long interactive display shows children they can make simple choices every day while making a great impact on the Earth.
The “save the whales” display features a giant whale mural along with information on whaling and the effect it has on our oceans. It teaches children simple facts about whaling and invites guests to send postcards to President Obama, calling upon the U.S. government to ensure the International Whaling Commission’s ban on commercial whaling stays in tact.
The “wall of promises” is a giant fish mural with chalkboard scales. Children are invited to write their promises to make simple changes in their lives to help save our seas. Some of these promises will be shared on the SEA LIFE Web site.
Based on one of the Aquarium’s most popular educational programs, the “underwater parks” building project gives young guests a basic introduction to Marine Protected Areas. Using sand, toy plants and creatures, children make their own unique underwater habitats such as kelp forests.
Two craft activities have also been added to the Discovery Zone – nautical brass rubbings and underwater world stencils. These fun activities teach young children about our oceans and the creatures who call them home and provide a memorable souvenir.
More than a standard aquarium, SEA LIFE provides an educational and interactive dynamic unlike any other. The SEA LIFE experience incorporates LEGO models into a child’s voyage to the depths of the oceans, presenting the wonders of the underwater world to them in a way specially designed for their understanding. Featuring play zones, fun facts and quiz trails, SEA LIFE is designed to be a child’s guide to the life of the sea. Adults and kids alike will marvel at the majesty and creativity of the unique and interactive atmosphere. SEA LIFE Aquarium at LEGOLAND California Resort is the 29th SEA LIFE Center to open in the world. As of today, SEA LIFE Centers around the world operate in twelve countries on two continents, bringing visitors nose-to-nose with a wide range of sea creatures. For more information on SEA LIFE, visit www.sealifeus.com.
