Nature Storytime is a Member-only program that includes a special storybook reading and activity. Enjoy a fun moment especially for your toddler before the Aquarium opens.
This program is for children aged 2-4 years and their parent(s). Siblings under age 2 may attend if they remain in their stroller or carrier for the duration of the program. Other unregistered participants may not attend.
Check-in:
As early as 9:00 a.m.
No later than 9:10 a.m.
Story Time:
9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
As this event is before the Aquarium opens to the public, participants must remain with the group and will not be allowed to explore the Aquarium until it opens at 10:00 a.m. Guests must check in at the Welcome Center at 9:00 a.m. before the whole group is escorted up to the activity location. We cannot accommodate late arrivals.
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Upcoming Dates
See a list of upcoming events below. Registration will open a week before each event.
2024
NEW! Special Halloween Storytimes
October 4, 7, & 23 | 9:00 am
Get into the spooky spirit with three additional Nature Storytimes! Books: Bone by Bone by Sara Levine, Give Me Back My Bones! by Kim Norman, and Millie Fleur’s Poison Garden by Christy Mandin.
October
10.15.24
Storytime in the hive
Book:
Bird Builds a Nest
by Martin Jenkins
10.31.24
Spooky* Storytime
Book:
Walter’s Wonderful Web
by Tom Hopgood
*Come in your favorite animal costume! We’ll read a story and have a costume parade.
November
11.12.24
Storytime with sounds
Book:
I Howl I Growl!
by Marcia K Vaughan
11.21.24
Storytime, Day and Night
Book:
If You Find a Leaf
by Aimee Sicuro
December
12.17.24
Storytime in the ocean
Book:
I Hear You, Ocean
by Carmen Mok
12.19.24
Storytime with the depths of the ocean
Book:
Octopuses One to Ten
by Ellen Jackson
We strive to offer animal encounters at every storytime, but please note that it is not guaranteed.