activities · 16
what they do
direct service · 16
- Conduct species conservation and breeding programsEngages in active conservation efforts including an African Penguin breeding program and habitat restoration initiatives to support wildlife protection and biodiversity.
- Deliver daily educational programming and animal experiences Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersConducts daily educational presentations at key exhibits including paddlefish, corals, penguins, and otters, and offers a fee-based stingray feeding experience at the SeaTREK Lagoon to enhance visitor engagement.
- Delivering Educational Presentations Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersConducts daily educational presentations on various animals and exhibits, including paddlefish, corals, penguins, and otters, to enhance visitor understanding of aquatic life.
- Ensuring Accessibility and Support Services Certified Autism Center OperationsOperates as a Certified Autism Center, providing sensory-friendly resources and maintaining a dedicated guest services team for accessibility support. The facility is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and visitors are required to use headphones for audio tours.
- Host adult-only evening events Adult-Only Evening Museum EventsHosts adult-only evening events, such as "Fish & Sips" happy hours, which include live music, animal talks, games, food, drinks, and access to aquarium exhibits like OdySea Voyager and the Aqua Lobby Immersive Experience.
- Host adult-only evening events with educational and recreational programming Adult-Only Evening Museum EventsOrganizes adult-only events such as "Fish & Sips" happy hours and evening programs featuring live music, animal talks, games, food, drinks, and access to aquarium exhibits including OdySea Voyager and the Aqua Lobby Immersive Experience.
- Host public aquarium exhibits and immersive experiences Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a public aquarium featuring exhibits that guide visitors through diverse aquatic environments—from rivers and lakes to the deep ocean—including species such as penguins, sloths, sharks, paddlefish, corals, and otters. Offers immersive experiences like the Aqua Lobby Immersive Experience and OdySea Voyager.
- Implement conservation and habitat restoration programsConducts African Penguin breeding as part of its conservation programming, engages in local habitat restoration efforts, and organizes community education and cleanup events to promote wildlife protection.
- Implementing Conservation ProgramsEngages in conservation efforts including African Penguin breeding, local habitat restoration, and organizing community education and cleanup events. The organization also hosts a Conservation EXPO to involve the public in wildlife protection.
- Offer paid and unlimited admission options Admission Access & Membership ProgramsProvides paid visitor experiences including daily admission for general access and annual passes that allow unlimited visits to the aquarium within a 12-month period.
- Operate a public aquarium with diverse exhibits Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a public aquarium featuring exhibits that guide visitors through various aquatic environments, from rivers and lakes to the deep ocean, showcasing animals such as penguins, sloths, and sharks. The aquarium also offers unique experiences like shark diving, butterfly exploration, and dinosaur exhibits.
- Operating a Public Aquarium Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a public aquarium featuring various aquatic environments and animals such as penguins, sloths, and sharks. The aquarium offers general admission, annual passes, and adult-only evening events with live music, animal talks, games, food, and drinks.
- Organize community conservation education and action events Public Environmental Events & OutreachHosts public-facing events such as the Conservation EXPO and organizes community education programs, field cleanups, and habitat restoration projects to promote environmental stewardship.
- Provide accessibility and inclusive visitor services Certified Autism Center OperationsEnsures accessibility for all guests by providing wheelchair and stroller access, operating as a Certified Autism Center with sensory-friendly resources, and maintaining a dedicated guest services team to support visitor needs.
- Provide accessibility services and resources Certified Autism Center OperationsOperates as a Certified Autism Center, offering sensory-friendly resources, and provides wheelchair and stroller accessibility throughout its facilities with a dedicated guest services team for support.
- Providing Specialized Visitor Experiences Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOffers unique visitor experiences including shark diving, butterfly exploration, and dinosaur exhibits. The aquarium also provides a daily stingray feeding experience for an additional fee.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Adult-Focused Programming adult_focused_programmingThe organization offers programming specifically designed for adults to create a unique, kid-free social and educational experience centered around marine life.
- Adult-Focused Visitor Experience adult-focused programmingDesigns programming specifically for adults to provide a kid-free environment that supports social and educational engagement with marine life topics.
- Adult-focused programming for social engagement adult-focused programmingCreates kid-free social and educational experiences centered around marine life to engage adult audiences in deeper learning and connection.
- Adult-focused programming strategy adult-focused programmingCreates kid-free social and educational experiences centered around marine life to engage adult audiences in deeper, more meaningful ways.
- Bundled Access Model multi-attraction bundlingIncreases visitor access and affordability by offering bundled admission with other attractions, encouraging broader visitation through cost savings.
- Bundled access to increase visitation multi-attraction bundlingIncreases visitor access and affordability by offering bundled admission with other attractions, encouraging broader public engagement.
- Collaborative Conservation Network collaborative conservation networkAdvances conservation goals by participating in global programs and forming partnerships with leading organizations to extend reach and effectiveness beyond local capacities.
- Collaborative Conservation Network collaborative_conservation_networkThe organization advances its conservation goals by participating in global programs and forming partnerships with leading organizations, leveraging a network approach to amplify impact.
- Collaborative conservation network collaborative conservation networkAdvances conservation goals by participating in global programs and forming partnerships with leading organizations to extend reach and effectiveness.
- Collaborative conservation network collaborative conservation networkAdvances conservation goals by participating in global programs and forming partnerships with leading organizations to amplify reach and effectiveness.
- Community-Engaged Conservation community_engaged_conservationThe organization integrates conservation into all its activities, combining habitat restoration with community education and engagement to achieve its environmental goals.
- Community-Engaged Conservation Model community-engaged conservationIntegrates conservation into all organizational activities by combining habitat restoration efforts with community education and engagement, ensuring local involvement drives environmental impact.
- Community-engaged conservation model community-engaged conservationIntegrates conservation into all organizational activities by combining habitat restoration with community education and engagement, ensuring local involvement drives environmental impact.
- Community-engaged conservation model community-engaged conservationIntegrates conservation into all organizational activities by combining habitat restoration efforts with community education and engagement, ensuring local involvement drives environmental impact.
- Exhibit-Aligned Audio Narration exhibit-aligned audio narrationMaintains alignment between audio tour content and physical exhibits by updating numbering and content in response to exhibit changes, ensuring a coherent visitor experience.
- Exhibit-aligned audio narration exhibit-aligned audio narrationMaintains alignment between audio tour content and physical exhibits by updating numbering and content in response to exhibit changes, ensuring a coherent visitor experience.
- Experiential Education Narrative experiential educationUses a narrative-driven, immersive approach—such as guiding visitors through the journey of a drop of water—to create meaningful educational experiences about marine ecosystems.
- Experiential Education through Narrative experiential_educationThe organization employs an experiential education approach, guiding visitors through a narrative journey to enhance learning and engagement with scientific concepts, such as the water cycle.
- Experiential education through narrative experiential educationUses a narrative-driven, immersive approach to guide visitors through the journey of a drop of water from rivers to the deep ocean, enhancing understanding of marine ecosystems through storytelling.
- Experiential education through narrative design experiential educationUses a narrative-driven approach—such as following the journey of a drop of water—to create immersive, memorable learning experiences that connect visitors emotionally and intellectually to marine ecosystems.
- Multi-Attraction Bundling multi_attraction_bundlingThe organization offers bundled admission with other attractions to increase visitor access and provide cost savings, thereby encouraging broader engagement with local offerings.
- Multi-attraction bundling for access and affordability multi-attraction bundlingIncreases visitor access and affordability by offering bundled admission with other attractions, expanding reach through cost-saving partnerships.
- Themed Educational Programming themed educational programmingDelivers structured, scheduled animal presentations centered on specific themes to enhance visitor understanding of aquatic species and conservation messages.
- Themed educational programming for public engagement themed educational programmingDelivers structured, scheduled animal presentations centered on specific themes to enhance visitor understanding of aquatic species and conservation messages.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Breeding Program for African Penguins
Species preservation initiative aligned with AZA and SAFE conservation standards
Conservation EXPO
Annual event engaging the community in conservation efforts through education, activities, and partnerships
Field Cleanup Projects
Community-led habitat restoration and cleanups focused on protecting local wildlife and waterways
Fish & Sips Happy Hour
Adult-only evening event featuring live music, animal talks, food, drinks, and access to exhibits; supports conservation outreach
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Arizona Boardwalk Partner — Offers bundled tickets with other attractions at Arizona Boardwalk.
- Association of Zoos & Aquariums Partner — Accredited member institution participating in collaborative conservation initiatives.
- Butterfly Wonderland Partner — Partner attraction offering bundled admission with OdySea Aquarium
- Laser + Mirror Maze Partner — Partner attraction included in multi-attraction bundles with OdySea Aquarium
- Pangaea Partner — Partner attraction included in four-attraction bundle with OdySea Aquarium