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AQUAVENTURE

Have you ever wanted to waddle in the footsteps of a penguin, get splashed by a sea lion or get a big wet kiss from a seal? Now you can! When you visit the Aquarium of Niagara you can experience it all and more when you sign up for our AquaVenture.

To make a reservation call: (716) 285-3575 ext. 214
(Reservations must be made 2 weeks in advance)

Price per participant: $150.00 (member)   $175.00 (non-member)

* A $25 non-refundable deposit is required. Registration is not confirmed until received for each participant.


PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

•  Participant will get up close with one of our Humboldt
    penguins,participate in an interactive session behind the
    scenes, and have a picture taken with the penguin.
•  Participant will get up close with one of our harbor seals and
    one of our California sea lions in an interactive play session.
•  Photos will be taken throughout your experience by a staff
    member and placed onto a CD.
•  AquaVenture is offered Tuesday thru Saturday, please arrive
    promptly at 9:45 a.m.

WHAT TO WEAR

•  Khaki or black, pants or shorts are a must.
•  Sneakers or water shoes are required - no sandals.
•  All jewelry must be removed.


RESTRICTIONS

•  No more than 2 participants are allowed for each session.
•  Must not have participated in a marine mammal rescue within
    the previous 48 hours to avoid transmission of diseases
    to our animals.
•  Must not be pregnant.
•  Must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•  Must be 10 years of age or older, able to climb stairs
    and bend down comfortably.
•  Must be capable of and willing to participate in the program.
•  Must be able to understand English.
•  Must complete a release form prior to participating in the
    program. Minors under the age of 18 must also have a parent
    or legal guardian sign their release form.

OBSERVERS

•  Aquarium admission allows accompanying party to observe
    the participant while performing duties in the public area.
•  Observers are not permitted into the behind the scenes
    areas.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

•  Cancellations must be done a minimum of 48 hours in
    advance; deposits are non-refundable.
•  Participant must arrive on time; program ends as scheduled,
    regardless of when the participant arrives.
•  Programs are not canceled due to cold or inclement weather.
•  Animal participation is optional and although rare, sometimes
    an animal may choose not to participate in a given situation,
    no refund will be issued should this occur.
•  Refunds will not be issued to participants who are too cold,
    scared of the animals or the water, change their minds or
    otherwise choose not to participate.
•  We reserve the right to cancel or amend program content and
    price without notice.

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