Miami Seaquarium and Bank of America Launch Promotion to Benefit Protected Florida Manatees

In an effort to create awareness and raise funds for protected Florida manatees, Miami Seaquarium and Bank of America joined forces in the campaign, 'Change for a Change'. Deposit your spare change at any Bank of America nationwide to the Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) account # 229020448559 to help the protected Florida manatees and you’ll also receive $7.50 off your visit to Miami Seaquarium.

We hope this campaign really makes a difference for manatees. Our goal is to encourage people to become as passionate and involved with this threatened specie as we are, said Eric Eimstad, VP of Sales and Marketing at Miami Seaquarium.

In honor of Manatee Awareness Month, guests can begin enjoying the discounted rate starting November 1st and continuing through December 15th, 2008. Manatee lovers just need to bring their deposit slip from Bank of America to receive $7.50 off admission to Miami Seaquarium. A minimum deposit of $2 to MRP fund is required. One discounted admission per deposit slip. This offer can not be combined with any other offers.

The goal of the Manatee Rehabilitation Partnership (MRP) is to monitor and help ensure the health and survival of rehabilitated and released manatees. M.R.P. consists of organizations like Miami Seaquarium, Sea to Shore Alliance, and 17 others. For more information about the MRP and manatees currently being tracked, visit the website www.wildtracks.org.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park, accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For event information, call (305) 361-5705 ext. 225 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com

MIAMI SEAQUARIUM LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS WITH
WINTER NIGHTS & LIGHTS – DECEMBER 20 THROUGH JANUARY 3

Miami Seaquarium presents a dazzling display of Holiday merriment during its annual Winter Nights & Lights Celebration that will transform the park into a Winter Wonderland from December 20, 2008 through January 3, 2009. In addition to magical light sculptures of reef fish, flamingos, dolphins, seals, sea lions, killer whales and other marine friends, Winter Nights & Lights will feature nightly snowfall, fireworks, the Kids Winterfest, extended park hours and Holiday themed shows and exhibits. The annual event will start at 9:30 a.m. daily and run through 8 p.m., except for December 24, 25 and 31, when the park will close at 6:00 p.m. Admission to Winter Nights & Lights is included with regular park admission.

The Holidays are a special time of year, commented Eric Eimstad, VP of Sales and Marketing at Miami Seaquarium. Winter Nights & Lights gives families the opportunity to capture the magic of the season and create memories together.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida’s most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park, accredited by the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums, provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and marine-life exhibits. For information on Winter Nights & Lights, call (305) 361-5705 ext. 225 or visit www.miamiseaquarium.com.

GRANT A MAGICAL HOLIDAY WISH WITH
DOLPHIN HARBOR GIFT CERTIFICATES FROM MIAMI SEAQUARIUM

Ever wonder how to grant the perfect wish for the holidays? Now you can, with a magical Dolphin Harbor experience at Miami Seaquarium.

This Holiday Season Gift Certificates from Dolphin Harbor offer two different dolphin experiences to fit your gift giving needs. Dolphin Odyssey is a two-hour experience, which includes feeding, touching and learning about these magnificent animals plus the opportunity for a deep-water interaction with a dolphin. Guests must be at least 52 inches tall may participate in the Dolphin Odyssey program.

Dolphin Encounter is a new program that allows guests 5 years and older to wade out into the pool and have a shallow water experience meeting the dolphins. The two-hour program features an educational seminar and the chance to feed and touch a dolphin as well as learn about dolphin training techniques.

The cost of the Dolphin Odyssey program is $199 plus tax per person. The Dolphin Encounter program costs $139 plus tax per person.

MIAMI, FL – July 22, 2008 – For more than 50 years Miami Seaquarium has been a firm advocate of marine life conservation and education. Through its current interactive educational programs, Miami Seaquarium wants to continue its mission of educating students of all ages about the wonders of marine life. Miami Seaquarium is hosting several educational programs, such as: Home School Days, Day Camps, Scout Camping Adventure, and “Mommy and Me,” a program for mothers and young children.

Home school students can participate in the educational programs offered at Miami Seaquarium by attending the Miami Seaquarium 2008-2009 Home School Programs, starting September 9th and continuing the second Tuesday of every month. The program will help students from pre-K to high school learn about marine plants, animals and many other aspects of marine life in an interactive, hands-on way.

In addition, this semester, Miami Seaquarium is offering Scouting Adventure. This includes Boy Scouts Day, where boy Scouts from all over South Florida will put on their green hats, and enjoy a memorable day of learning about marine life and the effects of pollution on these organisms. During the program, the park’s trained education staff will guide troops around the park as they enjoy science presentations, animal interactions, and marine mammal shows. Also souvenir patch, and admission into the park for the next day. Each troop must bring an appropriate scout to leader ratio and at least one adult must have current first aid and CPR certifications. The camp out will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008 from 1 p.m. through 10 a.m.

Also available November 15th 2008, is “Boy Scout Trainer for a Day”, and January 24th 2009, is “Girl Scout Trainer for a Day”. Scouts will have the opportunity to see a training session, a behind-the-scenes tour of our training facilities, feed and touch one of our marine mammals, and play with the dolphins. Experienced trainers will be available to answer all your questions about what it takes to become a marine mammal trainer and how to get started. In addition, Girl Scouts Day will be available Saturday October 18th 2008. This includes learning about aquatic animals and their habitats while completing a corresponding try-it or badge. The program includes science presentations, animal interactions, marine mammal shows, craft, snack, and much more.

Plus mothers and their children between the ages of two to five may enjoy “Mommy and Me.” During the program, mother and child will learn about different animals, from sea turtles to reptiles. The program will offer mothers and children the opportunity to interrelate and bond with these unique animals. “Mommy and Me” dates in 2008 include, September 16th, October 21st, November 18th, December 16th, and January 20th, February 17th, March 17th, April 21st in 2009.

Additionally, Miami Seaquarium Day Camps are offered as alternatives to teacher work days: These include topics such as octopuses, sea hares, jellyfish and sea cucumbers. Topics explored will include their survival, what they eat and what makes them unique. Also learn more about some of the largest predators in the ocean such as sharks and killer whales and see why they are at the top of the food chain.

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It wouldn’t be Miami Seaquarium if we didn’t think of the parents also! Now adults can benefit from ‘Adult Education Seminars’ Miami Seaquarium style. Get the inside scoop from diverse local officials on eco friendly topics and challenges affecting south Florida today. Adult Education Seminar dates in 2008 include, October 8th , November 12th, December 10th, and dates in 2009 include January 14th, February 11th, and March 11th. Contact Miami Seaquarium for more information.

Miami Seaquarium, South Florida's most popular tourist attraction, is a family-oriented marine-life park open to the public 365 days a year. The park provides visitors with a greater understanding and appreciation for marine life through shows, presentations and exhibits. More information on Miami Seaquarium is available at www.miamiseaquarium.com. For more information regarding schedules or to register for either program, please call (305) 361-5705 ext. 207.

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