South Carolina Aquarium on Charleston Harbor: Education Resources ~ Aquarium Rovers

Bring the Aquarium experience to your facility! Our Aquarium Rovers Programs will immerse your students in a hands-on activity to broaden their skills and knowledge of wildlife. Participate in a fun activity,

learn about animals and habitats and get up-close and meet some of the outreach creatures from the Aquarium! Each program is coordinated with state curriculum standards and caters to up to 30 students, scouts, club members or adults!

$125 for 1st Classroom Program. $85 for each additional program at the same location on the same day. Mileage additional fee.

$175 for the 1st Classroom Program. $125 for each additional program at the same locaton on the same day. Mileage additional fee.

Perfect for festivals and school-wide events! The Rovers Program offers a program called "Mountains to the Sea" Let us show off different charismatic creatures from the regions of our state as we entertain and fascinate guests of all ages. Call for pricing.

The Rovers Program offers options for non-students as well. College groups, hospitals, retirement homes, daycares, scouts, camps and more can enjoy a fun filled program with up-close animal encounters, interactive learning and more. Call (800) 722-6455 for details.

Early Childhood

2-3 years old:
30 minutes (max. 20 students)
4-5 years old:
60 minutes (max. 30 students)
Ocean Critters: Wandering through the ocean, a hermit crab embarks on a journey to meet other creatures under the sea. Follow along as we explore his habitat and meet the real life critters such as a horseshoe crab, hermit crab, sea star, urchin, anemone and whelk.
SCALE-tacular Reptiles:Sssssslithering and sssssswimming are just two ways reptiles get around. Transform your students into different scaly critters as they learn about different types of reptiles and how they interact during a live encounter with a snake, turtle and alligator.

To book a program call (800) 722-6455.

K-2 Grade

60 minutes
(max. 30 students)
Habitat Hunt: What do different species need in their habitats to survive? Hunt for resources to make an animal home for specific species from the different regions of South Carolina.
Madagascar Manor: Join us as we find out what species can be found on the famous island of Madagascar. Sort out which animals live in each of the different ecosystems, and why some of these habitats are disappearing. Then take part in an up-close encounter with unique animals such as hissing cockroaches, tomato frogs, panther chameleons and more.

To book a program call (800) 722-6455.

3-5 Grade

60 minutes
(max. 30 students)
Food Chain Survival: Join us as we create an ocean food chain and look at how different species have adapted to this never-ending circle of life. Live animals and an interactive game make this an immersive hands-on lesson for all those who participate.
Madagascar from the Bottom Up: From a tiny cockroach to a giant balboa tree, every living thing on the island of Madagascar depends on each other to survive. Connect the dots as we explore this unique ecosystem through the use of interactive demonstrations and live animal encounters. Learn about the threats facing this ecosystem and what we can do to help. Then get up close to species such as hissing cockroaches, tomato frogs, panther chameleons and more!

To book a program call (800) 722-6455.

Middle School

60 minutes
(max. 30 students)
E.S.I. – Environmental Scene Investigation: Have you everwondered where your water comes from? Animals aren’t the only organisms that depend on watersheds for their water – humans do too!

In this program, students become investigators trying to determine why certain environmental problems are happening in watersheds here in South Carolina. They will perform water quality tests, analyze data, and look at evidence to try to crack the case! The students will also get to meet live animals that depend on healthy watersheds for their survival.

To book a program call (800) 722-6455.

High School

60 minutes
(max. 30 students)
Sea Turtle Emergency Room: The call comes in your office; an injured sea turtle is in transit to your facility. As a sea turtle biologist, what do you need to do to ensure the turtle will survive? The pressure mounts as you examine x-rays, sift through fecal samples, run blood tests, and observe external injuries. Help
determine why this turtle washed ashore, the best treatment for this case, and how you can help prevent future strandings.
To book a program call (800) 722-6455.

*All Rovers Program locations are subject to approval for the health and safety of our outreach animal collection. The Aquarium reserves the right to alter, cancel or postpone the Program based on animal health and safety.

Indicates Madagascar specific programs which are not available until April 2012.