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Mini Aquarium Private Tours

Do you love visiting the Mini Aquarium, but always wished that you had a personal interpreter to answer all your questions about the animals?  

Have you ever wanted a guided tour of the exhibits?  A personal program?

Would you like the have the aquarium all to yourself and your group?  

Do you have family and friends with special needs, who could benefit from a calmer, quieter visit?

If the answer to any of these questions is YES!, then we have the perfect way for you to visit this summer – a Mini Aquarium Private Tour.

What's Included in a Private Tour?

A 45 minute group visit to the Mini Aquarium for you and your close contacts, up to ten (10) people maximum. Includes: 

1. A guided tour of the exhibits

2. A touch tank experience 

3. An interpreter lead program of your choice 

4. Time for self-guided exploration. 

Two group bookings will be available daily at 9:00 am. 

Each group will have their own personal Mini Aquarium interpreter, and will remain socially distant during their 45 minute visit.  If you have more than 10 people in your group, you are permitted to book the second tour slot (if available) to increase the group size to a maximum of 20.  

All group visits must be booked and paid in advance.

PLEASE NOTE: Visits will begin at the scheduled time and end promptly at the 45 minute mark, to allow for facility cleaning.  Please arrive at least 5 minutes before your scheduled visit, so that we may begin at your start time.

Private Tour Program Options

You can choose to include one of three program options with your private tour.  

TO PICK YOUR PROGRAM: TYPE THE PROGRAM NAME IN THE “APPOINTMENT NOTES” SECTION OF THE BOOKING FORM BELOW.

Coral Encounters

This program lets you become a scientist on the hunt to learn about coral species. Collect your samples from our ocean floor model, identify your specimens and record your data. Guests will get an up-close look at preserved corals, and discover the important role they play in our ocean environment. 

This program is brought to you in partnership with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Dolphin Discovery

This program revolves around building a model dolphin skeleton. Guests will learn about the similarities between human and cetacean skeletons, as well as the unique evolutionary adaptations found in cetacean skeletons. Activities include a show and tell of both genuine and replica cetacean bones, and the assembly of a model dolphin skeleton by participants.

Illex Investigation

This program will teach you all about the anatomy and adaptations of the short fin squid, Illex illecebrosus!  Guests will explore what makes a squid a squid by examining the external and internal features, and by having an up-close look under the microscope.  Take home the squid’s “pen” as a souvenir of your visit to the aquarium.

Private Tour Admission Pricing

$10.00 (plus HST) per person.  

Minimum group size of 3 people ($30.00) required to book a private tour. 

Under 3 years of age receive free admission, and do not count towards your group maximum of 10 people.

COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO BOOK YOUR PRIVATE TOUR

FOLLOW THESE EASY STEPS TO MAKE YOUR BOOKING:

1 – Choose your group size from the drop down menu.

2 – Click the box in the top right hand corner to proceed.

3 – Use the calendar to find your preferred visit date.

4 – Click the date to check tour availability for that day.

5 – Choose your preferred tour time.

6 – Enter your contact details.

7 – Enter your program choice in the APPOINTMENT NOTES field.  Leave this field blank if you do not want to include a program.

8 – Scroll down to enter your payment information.

9- Agree to the cancellation policy and click the BOOK APPOINTMENT button to book your tour.

PRIVATE TOUR BOOKING FORM