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Pinniped Patients
 
The Marine Mammal Center's hospital, Marin Headlands, 1065 Fort Cronkhite
Sausalito, California 94965
Contact: Education Department
Phone: 415-289-7330
Email: edu@tmmc.org

Sponsoring Science Center:
Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, California
Phone: 415-289-7330
Fax: 415-289-7333

Visit The Marine Mammal Center's hospital, which rescues over 600 marine mammals each year. Students will observe and learn about our pinniped (seal and sea lion) patients and will explore the natural history and conservation of pinnipeds and sea otters. Students study and handle tanned pelts and bones. As an add-on, consider joining us for a half-hour of Whale Discovery! Best season: March-November

All programs:
Are adapted to your group's age/grade level.
Support the California State Academic Content Standards.
Include educational resource materials for preparation and pre- and post-program activities.
Are available in Spanish upon request. (Ofrecemos todos nuestros programas en espaƱol).

Type: Field Trips
Focus: Marine Science, Zoology
Audience/Grade(s) served: Pre-K, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12,
Counties Served: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma
Order information: Call 415-289-7330 at least one month in advance

Cost: Schools, non-profits, $75 per group; general public, $4/person, minimum $75; with Whale Discovery, 1.5 hours: $110
Dates: Best season: March-November
Days and Hours: Program length is one hour (45 minutes for Pre-K/K)
Additional Languages: Spanish
Group size: Up to 35, including chaperones

More Information (opens a new window):
http://www.marinemammalcenter.org/learning/education/groupprogram/marin_headlands.asp