Free Festival + Puffin Chicks Hatch

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National Aquarium | AquaMail
August 2011

HAPPY 30 YEARS TO US!

Join Us Next Weekend for Our FREE Celebration

Party Fish

The National Aquarium is turning 30, and we're celebrating by holding a FREE three-day festival outside on the pier! This family-friendly event will feature entertainment for everyone: live music and dance performances, a kids' activity tent, character appearances, and many fun surprises! The festivities continue inside the Aquarium, as well, so make sure to buy your tickets online in advance so you can choose your entry time!
» View the Schedule of Events

NEWTWO PUFFIN CHICKS HATCHED

Learn More About These Sea Birds on August 28

Puffin Chick

Just a few weeks ago, we welcomed two new puffin chicks to our Sea Cliffs exhibit! This is the first year the Aquarium has had multiple puffin hatchings. » Read More & Watch Video

Curious about what it takes to care for puffins? Be an early bird at the Aquarium on August 28 for a talk by one of our aviculturists. Light breakfast fare will be provided. 7:45–9 a.m. Cost: $30 (includes Aquarium admission). To reserve, call 410-727-3474. (MD)

OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT TO YOU

30 Days of Membership—Free!

Become a Member

Celebrate with us by becoming part of our Aquarium family! Through August 7, we are offering a special on online membership purchases, both new and renewals. Enter mail code* 30ANNIV at checkout and you'll receive 13 months of membership for the price of 12 and a chance to win a personal tour of the Aquarium for you and seven friends! » Become a Member

UPDATE FROM THE DOLPHIN POOLS

Dolphin Exam

Visiting this summer? All visitors can watch our dolphins interact with each other from both the Underwater Viewing Area and Amphitheater, and catch an impromptu training session or show rehearsal. This experience is included in your general Aquarium admission ticket. You can also sign up for a Dolphin Discovery Tour or a Dolphin Sleepover to get an up-close, behind-the-scenes experience. » Read Full Dolphin Update

WHAT DO YOU WANT ON AQUA.ORG?

We Want YOUR Input on Our New Website!

User Testing

The National Aquarium is redesigning its website, and we'd love to know what you, the website user, think. If you're interested in participating in user testing, fill out this form, and we will contact you with more information. And stay tuned for a great new experience on aqua.org next year!

THIS MONTH

MONDAY, AUGUST 8
Everyone who visits the Aquarium on our 30th anniversary day is in for a treat: we're baking up a batch of cupcakes—3,000 of them! And if you are turning 30 this year, too, general admission on August 8 is just $5! » 1981 Offer Details

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 30 & 31: Shark Weekend 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (DC)

Sleepover With the Sharks If you dare! July 29 & 30; Aug. 6, 13, 19 (MD)

August 7-8: Animal Enrichment 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (MD)

August 21 & 22: Shark Tagging You're It! (Ocean City, MD)

August 28: Muffins & Puffins 7:45–9 a.m. Reservations required

THOUGHTFUL CHOICES

Our Choice The Aquarium participates in battery- and cork-recycling programs.
Your Choice Bring your wine bottle corks and dead batteries to our 30th anniversary festival and recycle them at our Conservation Station!

Thoughtful Choices

PARTNERS

Chevrolet

Hotel Partners
Spend the night and see it all! Aquarium packages available.

Lilly Pulitzer Aquarium Scarf
There are still a few of these limited-edition 30th anniversary scarves available, but they won't last long! Every scarf purchase makes a generous donation to the Aquarium, so you can give AND get! » Order a Scarf

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*Mail code 30ANNIV must be entered at checkout to be eligible for the extra month and tour raffle. This offer is valid for online memberships only and cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, except the renewal discount offered to current members. This offer is valid July 27–August 7, 2011, and cannot be applied to previous purchases.

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