Discover the living world on land, in the sea and in the air

Experience the wonder and beauty of living creatures through a series of interactive and immersive experiences. Journey into living cells in the Buhl Digital Dome, choose an Omnimax experience that takes you to places in the world that your classroom can’t, and get up close and personal with our aquatic creatures.

Time required: 4 Hours | Students: $9 | Required Adults: $7

• Explore! Field Trip
  
• SeaScape Experience
  See real life examples of symbiosis, adaptation, and the nutrient cycle during a guided tour of our tropical reef ecosystem. Groups will be provided with a take-home activity to reinforce concepts introduced during the tour. Capacity 30.
  • Biodiversity (Grades 3-5)
    Tour SeaScape with a special emphasis on biodiversity. Explore varying types of life, including vertebrates, invertebrates, plants and algae.
  • Adaptations (Grades 6-8)
    Take a closer look at our coral reef ecosystem and explore the adaptations that help all of our organisms survive. Witness the survival strategies of sea urchins, upside-down jellyfish, and a myriad of other creatures.
  • Human Impact (Grades 9-12)
    Coral reefs around the world are threatened by human activities, including deforestation, pollution and tourism. Learn about coral bleaching and its effects on both the natural ecosystem and human economy

• IMAX movie at the Rangos Omnimax Theater
  Choose one:
  • Bugs!
    Join a praying mantis and a caterpillar for a rainforest adventure.
  • Deep Sea
    Astonishing up-close encounters with some of the most strange and exotic creatures on the planet. Available January 2007.
  • Coral Reef Adventure
    Explore the dazzling underwater world of coral reefs.
    
• Buhl Digital Dome show or live demonstration
  Choose one:
  • Undersea Alive on the Science Stage
  • Journey into the Living Cell at the Buhl Planetarium
  • Tissue Engineering For Life –Dr. Allevable’s Unbelievable Laboratory at the Buhl Planetarium