Grades: PreK–12

Length of Program: Field trip - Any Duration; Outreach Programs 30-60 minutes

Description: 

Via Aquarium is the only full-scale aquarium in the Capital Region. We provide an avenue for students of all ages to explore the natural world, from freshwater to saltwater, and even terrestrial life, with reptiles and amphibians. If your school can't make their way to us, our education team can travel with select animals to provide these experiences within your classroom. 

This program supports the following NYS Learning Standards:

English Language Arts Common Core Learning Standards

• • • Comprehension and Collaboration (speaking and listening) 

    • Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening) 

    • Vocabulary acquisition and use 

Categories: Animals / Environmental Education / Farms / Nature Science 

Costs:

Field Trips - $12 admissions per student

Free admissions for staff

$14 admissions for chaperones

$5 for add-on educational programs

$10/cup of stingray food

Outreach Programs are $350 for a 60-minute program, any session after that is discounted, our travel fee is $0.75 per mile over 30 in both directions (i.e. first 60 miles are excluded in the fee).