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Count Down to Noon at New Year’s Eve Celebration for Families at Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium Will Babysit Your Kids for 3 Hours Saturday Afternoon, Dec 21

Maritime Aquarium’s New Horseshoe Crab Culture Lab Combines Research with Exhibit

Area Teachers and Other Educators Can Get Into the Maritime Aquarium for Free on Saturday, Sunday

Sensory-Friendly Evening at Maritime Aquarium for Those With Special Needs

‘Sleep With the Fishes’ — You and Your Kids Can Stay Overnight at the Maritime Aquarium

New Maritime Aquarium President Has Background Administering Marine Conservation Programs

Golf and Tennis Event in Darien Raises $170K for Maritime Aquarium: Photos

Two Programs at Maritime Aquarium Get National Recognition

Homeschool Day at the Maritime Aquarium Coming on Wednesday, Oct 2

Do the Volunteers or the Visitors Have More Fun at the Maritime Aquarium? Here’s the Best Way to Find Out

Harbor Seals Upsizing to Larger Home at Maritime Aquarium: ‘Go Fish’ Exhibit to Close on Tuesday

Maritime Aquarium Offers ‘Sensory-Friendly Evening’ Thursday for Kids Who Need It Quieter

Two Ways to Re-Live the Larger-Than-Life Apollo 11 Moon Landing: IMAX Film and a Telescope or Darien Library Lecture and the Film

Get Tickets Now for Maritime Aquarium’s July 3, July 4 Fireworks Cruises

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On Dec. 31, count down to 12 o’clock — 12 o’clock noon — in a special “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration geared for families at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

The aquarium’s “Noon Year’s Eve” party offers fun midday activities for families with younger children who want to celebrate the end of 2019 together, but not at the stroke of midnight. Guests also can “string” in the new year on New Year’s Day during a performance by a string quartet from the Norwalk Symphony Orchestra. “‘Noon Year’s Eve’ is a fun way for parents and children to count down to 2020 together, but without the kids needing to stay up way past their bedtimes,” said aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth.

Give yourself the gift of some solo holiday shopping on Saturday, Dec. 21 while your kids spend a fun afternoon hanging out with sharks, seals and sea turtles during the “Drop ’n’ Shop” program at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. From 1 to 4 p.m., the Maritime Aquarium has an ocean of age-appropriate hands-on activities and explorations planned for ages 4 to 10, giving parents three solo hours for shopping, wrapping or other holiday prep.

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

“With the new SoNo Collection mall just a five-minute walk from the Maritime Aquarium, the ‘Drop ’n’ Shop’ program offers a convenient way for everyone in the family to have a winning afternoon,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth. Kids will learn from Aquarium staff about the expert care given to the sea turtles, sharks, seals and other animals. They’ll meet and touch live creatures, and also make a holiday ornament to take home.

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is inviting guests to follow along as it seeks insights into horseshoe crabs, a favored marine creature whose mystique and environmental importance make up for what it rather lacks in charm. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium recently opened its new “Horseshoe Crab Culture Lab,” where staff will investigate the creatures’ physical processes, food preferences, breeding behaviors and more. A lab window lets Aquarium guests check out the work, especially following along as tiny young horseshoe crabs molt their exoskeletons to grow. “I look at this exhibit and I see a perfect marriage of everything that the Maritime Aquarium does well: from our exhibits to our education programs to our conservation work in the field,” said Aquarium President Jason Patlis. The lab was created thanks to a gift from Richard and Kim Alexander of Rowayton and their family’s Ballard Foundation.

On Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2 and 3, area educators and school administrators receive free admission to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk during “Teachers’ Weekend” for the opportunity to learn how to use the aquarium as a standards-fulfilling educational resource. Each year, thousands of students from Connecticut, New York and New Jersey participate in the aquarium’s educational programs — during field trips to the aquarium, through “Traveling Teacher” programs presented at schools, during field explorations at local beaches, and out on Long Island Sound aboard the aquarium’s revolutionary hybrid-electric research vessel. But many school teachers do not know how the Maritime Aquarium’s programs can help to fulfill Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). “The Aquarium is an incredible educational resource for the region, bringing to life lessons in environmental, life and earth sciences, yet many teachers may not know what we offer beyond being a fun place for a field trip,” said Tom Naiman, the aquarium’s director of education.

On Thursday, Nov. 7, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering another of its occasional events for guests with sensory-processing differences — but instead of the usual “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” the aquarium is hosting a “Sensory-Friendly Evening.”

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

During “Sensory-Friendly” events, the aquarium makes simple changes — such as dimming lights and muting louder sounds — to offer guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment. On Nov. 7, the aquarium will close at the normal time of 5 p.m. but reopen from 5:30 to 8 p.m. with discounted admission, lighting lowered and sounds turned down or off. A “quiet room” will be available for guests that need a place to calm.

There are still some spaces for you and your kids to sleep with the fishes — and the sharks, sea turtles, jellies and other creatures — on Saturday, Oct. 19 during a fun “Family Sleepover” at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

This night of special access is open to children age 5 and older with an accompanying parent or caregiver over age 18. “Sleepovers are a special chance for parents and children to share a deeper, more immersive Aquarium experience than is available during a typical family visit,” said Aquarium spokesman Dave Sigworth. “Any budding marine biologist will love the special access and special attention available from our staff.”

After check-in at 6 p.m. and a tasty dinner, Aquarium educators fill the evening with a fun, fact-filled behind-the-scenes tour, games, crafts, snacks and more.

Jason Patlis, the executive director of marine conservation programs for the Wildlife Conservation Society and a former president of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, has been named the new president and CEO of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

Patlis brings to Norwalk a 27-year career of executive management and public policy in ocean and natural-resource conservation on a national and international scale. His experience combines science literacy and education, research and conservation, and law and advocacy. He begins his role at the Maritime Aquarium on Monday, Nov. 4.

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More than $170,000 was raised on Sept. 9 at the Maritime Aquarium’s 9th annual Maritime Golf & Tennis Classic on Sept. 9 at Wee Burn Country Club. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk’s interpretive training program for volunteers and its county-wide effort to support guests with special needs are being celebrated as two of the top initiatives of any zoo and aquarium in America. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

The Maritime Aquarium’s “Conversation 2 Conservation” training program and its “Accessibility for All” effort were among the top honorees during the national conference of the Association of Zoos & Aquariums this week in New Orleans. The AZA is the organization that sets the top standards for animal care and guest safety at North American zoos and aquariums. Currently, only 236 institutions meet the strict criteria for AZA acceditation. Both of the Maritime Aquarium programs receiving 2019 AZA awards were initiatives of the Aquarium’s Education department. “Both of these awards provide recognition for innovative steps we are taking to serve Aquarium guests in exciting new ways,” said Tom Naiman, director of Education.

Homeschool families can take a special educational dive into the marine world through discounted admission and grade-appropriate programs on Wednesday, Oct. 2 during “Homeschool Day” in the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

This focused day makes available to homeschool students many of the educational classroom programs regularly presented to traditional school groups by aquarium educators. “You shouldn’t have to be enrolled in a formal school setting to have access to the unique educational programs of the Maritime Aquarium, so we’re happy to offer this special day and these unique learning opportunities to the many homeschooling parents and students in the tri-state area,” said Tom Naiman, the aquarium’s director of Education. Drop-Off-Style Programs
Nine drop-off-style program offerings include:

—a 45-minute “Meet the Animals” touch program for ages 4 to 6;

—a one-hour introduction to creatures that live in Long Island Sound’s intertidal zone for ages 7 to 10;

—a 90-minute dissection program for ages 10 to 13; and

—a 2.5-hour ocean conservation class for ages 13 to 15.

Pursue your interest in marine animals — and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others — by becoming a member of the volunteer staff at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

Interviews for potential volunteers will be held on Tues., Sept. 17 and Thurs., Sept. 19, on both days at 5:30 p.m. (You need attend only one.)

“Volunteering here is fun and personally rewarding, and it’s also vital to fulfilling the Maritime Aquarium’s mission of educating and inspiring guests about Long Island Sound,” said Lisa Slinsky, assistant director of Volunteers and Community Service. “If you’re retired, the Aquarium offers a great way to stay active and connected.

Work is expected to begin in October on an expanded new seal exhibit at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk but, first, the Aquarium will ready a temporary new home for the popular pinnipeds. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3, the Aquarium’s “Go Fish” will close for a six-week repurposing of that space for the five harbor seals. The seals will “migrate” into their home-away-from-home in mid-October so that their current indoor-outdoor exhibit can be enclosed and expanded.

When completed in late 2020, the new seal exhibit will be almost eight times larger – 150,000 gallons – and two stories tall, as high as the balcony over the current display.

On Thursday, July 18, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is offering another of its occasional events for guests with sensory-processing differences — but instead of the usual “Sensory-Friendly Morning,” the Aquarium is hosting a “Sensory-Friendly Evening.”

— an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

“It’s summer, when it’s nice out and fun to do things after dinner, and that’s no different for individuals with sensory-processing differences and their families,” said Tom Naiman, the Aquarium’s director of Education. “While the hours for this event are different, the purpose and opportunities remain the same: to offer guests with sensory-processing differences a fun, comfortable and accepting environment,” Naiman said. The Maritime Aquarium will close on July 18 as usual at 6 p.m. but it will reopen from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. During the “Sensory-Friendly Evening,” guests averse to crowds will be less likely to encounter them, lights in the Aquarium will be lower, and music and other sounds will be turned down or off. A “quiet room” will be available for guests that need a place to calm. In the IMAX Theater, the movie “Superpower Dogs” will be shown at 7 p.m. with the volume lowered and the theater lights dimmed less than usual.

Re-live the first moon landing (larger than life on IMAX) and then explore the night’s full moon (magnified through telescopes) as the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk hosts a special movie-and-astronomy evening event on Tuesday, July 16 — the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 launch. There happens to be a full moon on the night of the 16th. So the Maritime Aquarium is inviting guests to enjoy the spectacular new IMAX movie Apollo 11: First Steps Edition at 8 p.m., followed by a moon viewing on the Aquarium’s riverfront courtyard led by the astronomy team of New Pond Farm in Redding. Also, on Saturday, July 13, Darien Library is presenting the same film with a lecture commemorating the Apollo 11 mission. You can attend both events, the free one nearby in Darien, or the one on the much bigger screen in Norwalk, along with your own personal look at the moon, or do both, or do parts of both.

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Enjoy a special water view of holiday displays in Norwalk, and avoid the crowds and traffic, by coming aboard one of the fireworks cruises offered by the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. — an announcement from the Maritime Aquarium

The aquarium is offering cruises to two fireworks displays aboard its R/V Spirit of the Sound, the country’s first research vessel with quiet “green” hybrid-electric propulsion. The 64-foot catamaran has two deck levels for optimum viewing enjoyment. Here’s the aquarium’s patriotic-pyrotechnics plan:

• Wednesday, July 3 – Norwalk’s Calf Pasture Beach display

• Thursday, July 4 – Rowayton display

Each cruise departs at 7 p.m. from the Maritime Aquarium dock (outside the IMAX Theater). Return is expected by 11 p.m. Food in small soft-sided coolers is allowed aboard the boat, but alcoholic beverages and glass bottles are prohibited.