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Experience the Wonder at The Imaginarium!

For children of all ages...

 

Discovery Cove & Marine Touch Tank at The Imaginarium!

Sponsored by Totem Ocean Trailer Express (TOTE)

 

Step into Discovery Cove and explore Alaska's coastal treasures and encounter the unique marine animals that make Alaska's coastal waters their home. Learn how these creatures are well adapted to survive the stresses of the rough, wave-battered world! Some of the hands-on, interactive exhibits in Discovery Cove include:

  • The Investigation Station ~ Become an ocean explorer by examining marine animals under a microscope.
  • Marine Puppets ~ Play with a variety of Alaska marine life puppets!
  • Tidal Pools ~ Discover the wonderful world of Alaska's tidal pools.
  • Marine Touch Tank ~ Look and touch a variety of local Alaskan marine life including starfish, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs and much more!
  • Discover Plankton ~ Plankton are the building blocks of ocean life. Learn about these tiny plants and animals that drift in ocean currents and find out what their role is in marine life.
  • Tide Pool Play ~ Play with model sea anenomes, fish and seastars.



FRIENDS OF DISCOVERY COVE

Discovery Cove was made possilbe through the generous support of the following sponsors:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Alaska Department of Commerce & Economic Development
State Division of Governtment Coordination
Kenai Fjord Tours
Prince William Sound Cruises & Tours

The Imaginarium staff would also like to thank the following individuals for their counsel and contributions to this exhibition:

Chris Backstram
Rita Bishop
April Laktonen Counceller
Dawn Dinwoodie
Dick Emanuel
Carmen Field
Conrad Field

Shane Feirer
Leslie Hines
Aaron Micallef
Doug Molyneaux
Hermin Moonin
Jennifer Pringle
Alberta Stephan

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