The discovery workshop

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With the "discovery workshop" (in French only), the educational team at the Marineland zoo offers a new daily slot, fun and free, for families during school holidays. Young and old alike are encouraged to participate in a small group in several activities that appeal to their curiosity. Explorers of the marine world will be able to learn how to protect sea turtles and the other species that inhabit the seas and oceans. Ready to take up the challenge?

At Marineland, the scientific animators are easy to identify thanks to their yellow polo shirts and their communicative energy during educational presentations and talks. They are always available to answer your questions in a passionate and enthusiast way!

During school holidays (except summer), an educational animator welcomes you for 30 minutes (1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.), for a truly privileged moment in the educational area of Marineland. As questions arise during activities, marine animals and their protection in the natural environment will no longer hold any secrets for you.

Proposed activities

Small veto: a turtle (stuffed toy!) has just been welcomed to the care center, before treating it, a medical diagnosis must be made. Here you are in the shoes of a veterinarian at the bedside of this injured turtle.... Stretchers, transport box, X-rays, blood tests... What are you going to use? You will be able to discover all the key stages of a successful rescue!
Ocean clock: How long does waste take to degrade? Be logical and place the magnets
Little Biologist: what is the life cycle of sea turtles like?
Puzzle Med’: Would you be able to distinguish the 3 species of turtles of the Mediterranean Sea only from their shell?
The 7 turtles: Place the 7 wooden pieces to discover all the species of sea turtles
Expert sorters: Learn to differentiate organic waste from waste derived from human activity. One small step for man, one giant step for the oceans.

Adults are not left out... With Devinator, join a national scientific project. Learn how to "classify" waste according to specific criteria. Several Research and Conservation projects are presented, such as the Clean & Collect or Naturascan a mission to evaluate the population of cetaceans along the coast.

For the little ones (under 6 years old), many early learning games are available:

The plious of the sea: fun and easy folding and origami on sea animals
Turtle's game of goose: who will arrive first on the last square?
Turtle Tic Tac Toe: who will be able to line up 3 turtles first?
The little crusaders: will you succeed in placing all the animals in the grid?
Draw me a turtle: an activity that the little ones love, while the older ones rack their brains.

Activity for a maximum of 8 people (by reservation only) offered at the Marineland educational area where a small dummy hospital for sea turtles awaits you. This space is located near the Adventure 5D cinema at the Orca Fjord.

Duration: 30 minutes, every day during school holidays from 1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

To know: activity intended for families and children from 6 to 10 years old. In French only.