On Sat., March 3 at 12:30 p.m., journey out onto Long Island Sound in hopes of seeing some of the seals that spend the winter just off our shores during a Maritime Aquarium Winter Creature Cruise.

These invigorating cruises seek out the harbor seals, gray seals and even harp seals that have been coming down into the Sound in growing numbers each winter. Educators on board the research vessel Oceanic will point out these federally protected marine mammals and talk about their natural histories. They’ll also help identify such winter waterfowl as buffleheads, mergansers and Old Squaws.

Tickets are $20.50, or $18.50 for Aquarium members. Maritime Aquarium Study Cruises are good for ages 8 and older. We recommend that you bring binoculars and plenty of warm clothes!

Space on the research vessel Oceanic is limited so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-up tickets will be sold, space permitting. The cruises depart from the dock outside the Aquarium’s IMAX movie theater.

For reservations or more details, call (203) 852-0700, ext. 2206.

Creative Kids: Guatemala

2:00 – 3:00PM

Around the World
Creative Kids:
Discover the Central American country of Guatemala and create your own Quetzal, the colorful national bird found in the country’s cloud forests.