Discovery Day

The open house event gives you the chance to learn about current research and and learn more about the coastal ecosystem we live in.

The day includes a chance to explore real scientific laboratories, hands-on science lessons, and free children’s admission to the Alabama Aquarium.

The Graduate Student Organization will also offer some tips in casting.

Alabama Aquarium Tank Feedings

Curious about what we feed our animals? Join us during one of the tank feedings to get your questions answered by our Aquarists.

  • 11 a.m. - Delta Feeding
  • 12 p.m. - Ray Feeding
  • 1 p.m. - Bay Feeding
  • 2 p.m. - Gulf Feeding
  • 3 p.m. - Ray Feeding

2024 Sponsors

Thank you to FOX10 News and WPMI for sponsoring discounted admission to the Alabama Aquarium for Discovery Day. Adults and Seniors will be half price and under 18 years of age will be free.

2024 Partners

We also welcome our community partners to join us for the event. This year our partners include:

  • 5 Rivers Delta Center
  • Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
  • Town of Dauphin Island
  • Alabama Coastal Foundation
  • Share the Beach
  • Leave No Trace
  • United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Mississippi State Community Forestry
  • American Bird Conservancy
  • Alabama Audubon
  • MAWSS - Mobile Area Water & Sewer System
  • National Weather Service
  • Environmental Studies Center
  • Mobile Bay National Estuary Program
  • Grand Bay National Esturine Research Reserve
  • The Water Institute
  • Litter Getter
  • Mobile County Flotilla
  • Alabama Chapter American Chemical Society
  • Alabama Forestry
  • Mobile County Emergency Management Agency
  • University of South Alabama Archaeology

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