Summer of Sharks!

Get chummy with us this SUMMER, June 16 - July 27

Sink your teeth into some fin-tastic fun, hands-on activities, shark science, special events and giveaways!

Double the Shark Fun and Save 50%

Visit between June 16 and July 19 for Summer of Sharks to enjoy exciting hands-on shark activities—and get a 50% off coupon to come back for the Shark Week Grand Finale celebration, July 20–27.

Two visits, two different vibes: explore, learn, and dig in early—then return for the giveaways, games, and party atmosphere of Shark Week!

🦈 SUMMER OF SHARKS, JUNE 16 – JULY 19

🔎 Mine for Megalodon Teeth, Daily in the Red River Treasure Mine
Dig through time to uncover your very own fossilized shark teeth. Will you be the lucky one who find the giant Megalodon tooth? One winner each week will take home a piece of ancient ocean history! (Extra fee applies, keep all finds)

🍽️ Shark Talks & Feedings, Every Mon, Wed & Fri at 2:30 PM
Watch our sharks enjoy their lunch while our team shares fascinating facts about their behavior, adaptations, and importance to ocean ecosystems. Meet Sherlock the Shark, our Mascot!

🧪 Science is Neat: SHARK Edition, Sundays at 11 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM
Join our Science & Research Manager, Jackson Wheat, for exclusive talks & demos into shark biology, adaptations, and myths before the Shark Week buzz!

🦷 Shark Tooth Station, Daily
Learn all the FIN-tastic facts about different shark species and their incredible teeth.

📸 Megalodon Jaw Photo Opp, Daily
Strike a pose inside a giant set of prehistoric Megalodon chompers- - if you dare.

🦈Learn about Yoko, the Mystery Swell Shark, Daily
Yoko the baby swell shark hatched with no male sharks in the habitat. Could it be parthenogenesis or delayed fertilization? Her rare birth has made headlines worldwide! Learn about her miracle story as we await DNA results.

🍽️Interact with Stingrays and Bamboo Sharks, Daily

Did you know that stingrays are closely related to sharks? They both are made up of flexible cartilage instead of bones and they both use electromagnetic senses to search for food. Get up close to touch and feed our rays and small bamboo sharks. Hold a small piece of food and they will swim over and slurp up their snack out of your hand.

🦈 Adopt-a-Shark, Daily in our gift shop or online
Symbolically adopt one of our sharks and receive a mini plush, certificate, and a new appreciation for ocean conservation.

🦈SHARK WEEK GRAND FINALE, JULY 20 – 27

(50% discount with your first-visit coupon!). Celebrate the ultimate shark fest with a week packed full of extra programming, giveaways, and fin-tastic fun!

🎁 First 20 Giveaway, Daily during Shark Week
The first 20 kids (ages 2–12) through the door get a JAWsome shark party pack! (Valid with regular ticket or membership; no field trips or groups.)

🎨 Shark Art & Poetry Gallery, Daily during Shark Week
Submit your shark-themed masterpiece or poem for a chance to win the grand prize Shark Basket!

📚 Fin Fact Frenzy Quiz Trail, Daily during Shark Week

Discover the secrets behind sharks’ wild and wonderful superpowers. Follow the trail, answer the questions, and see how your shark smarts measure up! Turn in your completed quiz to our Sea Store and get a prize

🦈 Meet Sherlock! 11 AM – 4 PM Daily during Shark Week
Sherlock the Shark appears on the hour for selfies and finny high fives!

🎨 Shark Crafts, 11 AM – 12 PM Daily during Shark Week
Stop by Contact Cove to make your own take-home shark-themed creation.

👃 Shark Senses Lab, 1 PM – 2 PM Daily during Shark Week
Explore how sharks use electroreception, feel real shark jaws, and discover mysterious "mermaid purses."

🌮 Shark Week Trivia & Tacos Night, Tuesday, July 22, Two seatings: 5:30 & 7 PM
Join us in the event pavilion for trivia games, a delicious taco bar, and shark-themed drinks! Prizes awarded to trivia champs!
$15 at the door, FREE for members with ID

🩸 Blood Drive, Wednesday, July 23, 10 AM - 2 PM Give blood, save lives—get a free gift from LifeShare for participating.

🎂 Zenon’s Birthday Party, Thursday, July 24 at 11:30 AM
ZENON THE ZEBRA SHARK TURNS EIGHT! Watch her devour a clam-flavored birthday cake and enjoy cupcakes for human guests. Don’t forget to sign her birthday card all week!

🚀 Plan Your Two-Trip Adventure

Come anytime June 16 – July 19 for Smaller crowds, hands-on fun and exclusive perks.
Get a 50 % OFF COUPON to return during Shark Week Grand Finale July 20 – 27. One discount per paid regular admission • Not valid on group/field-trip rates. Enjoy bigger events, giveaways and the ultimate shark-party atmosphere.