School holidays can be so exciting, but we think it's also important to take some time to slow down. Join us for a quiet morning of immersion in the beautiful underwater and coastal world. Calm yourself while making sea animal origami such as whales, plankton, fish and crabs. Connect with nature on a guided beach marine trail, and watch the aquarium animals be fed.

During the session, children will have access to a variety of interactive discovery stations including Kaurna learning, sea aquariums, virtual reality headsets, hands-on games, and art activities.

TICKETS

$15 per child

* Please note: Tickets are only required for children, one parent per child (multiple children are allowed though). Parents must order their ticket (free of charge) when purchasing tickets for children. Parents must stay with children throughout the session. Children under 3 years of age are free of charge when attending with a paying child

TIMES

10am - 11am - Interactive Centre Activities and Origami

11:15am - 11:30am - Fish feeding and Great Southern Reef presentation

11.30am - 12pm - Guided Beach Marine Trail on Henley Beach (if weather permits)

LOCATION

Marine Discovery Centre Cnr Seaview Road & Marlborough Street, Henley Beach, SA 5022

INCLUDES

* Aquariums featuring local South Australian marine creatures such as the Big-Bellied Seahorses, Ornate Cowfish, Porcupine Fish, native Oysters, Murray River Turtle, Yabbies and more

* Virtual Reality Headsets giving you the opportunity to explore under the sea without getting wet. Underwater virtual reality experiences include the Great Southern Reef. Footage captured by Carl Charter, a project made possible thanks to Inspiring South Australia

* Kaurna Education Room (The Kaurna Meyunna Wodli) is an interactive room that highlights the relationship that Kaurna people have with the Adelaide Plains and the coast.

* Interactive models featuring our sounds of the ocean interactive, beachcombing game plus oceanography, climate change, marine debris, marine habitats, touchscreens, sustainable fishing, stormwater, beachcombing, and get hands-on with our microscopes and Discovery Dive game.

* Henley Beach Marine Trail 11.30am - 12pm (if weather permits)

* Each child will receive a free beachcombing sheet to take home

This community day is made possible with sponsorship from Bupa Foundation Community Grants Program.