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Stingrays & Yoga for Kids
Aug 9, 2026
Fin Fest
Jul 7, 2026 - Aug 11, 2026
10am - 5pm
Sensory Hour
Aug 22, 2026
8:30 - 9:30am
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Captain's (B)log
September 5, 2025 / Education
Back-to-Schooling September: 7 Common Student Questions
At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we believe that nature is a curious thing. Students who take part in our education... Read More
September 18, 2025 / Education,Species Highlights
Back-to-Schooling September: Questions from Guests!
Thank you for submitting your curiosity questions during Back-to-Schooling September. Here are answers to some of the... Read More
September 24, 2025 / Education
Educational Opportunities at Greater Cleveland Aquarium
At Greater Cleveland Aquarium, we offer a variety of educational opportunities that provide inquiry-based, hands-on... Read More
Follow us out to sea
🦈 FIN’tastic Question!
Are sharks endangered? 🌊
Aquarist Ryan is answering one of your FIN’tastic questions! Watch to learn what we can all do to support ocean conservation. #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FinFest
Do stingrays really sting? 🤔
Aquarist Ryan is answering one of your FIN’tastic questions! Watch to learn why stingrays have their famous reputation—and when they actually use their barb. #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FinFest
One tiny crab. One big leap. 🐚✨
This is a hermit crab changing shells—a behavior you don’t get to see every day. Nature never stops amazing us. #CLEAquarium #HermitCrab #NatureIsCurious
🦈 FIN’tastic Question!
Can sharks swim backwards? 🤔
Aquarist Becca is answering one of your FIN’tastic questions! #CLEAquarium #FinFest #NatureIsCurious
Aquarist Ryan is diving into one of your FIN’tastic questions: Do sharks like music?
Watch to find out, and stay tuned for more shark and stingray facts during Fin Fest! #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FinFest
A mental health walk hits different when it’s through the aquarium. 🐠💙 #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious
🦈 FIN’tastic Question!
Do sharks have bones? 🤔
Aquarist Ryan is answering one of your most interesting questions! Watch to find out, and stay tuned for more shark and stingray fun throughout Fin Fest. #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #FinFest
🦈 FACT OR FICTION?
Are all sharks dangerous to people? 🤔 Director of Education & Interpretation Matt is here to separate myth from reality.
Watch to learn the truth, and stay tuned for more shark and stingray facts all throughout Fin Fest! 💙
How many types of stingrays do we have? #CLEAquarium #FinFest #NatureIsCurious
"You work at an aquarium. What does your camera roll look like?" #CLEAquarium #NatureIsCurious #Stingrays
🌊 Thank You for Making a Difference!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Friday’s Beach Cleanup! Together, we helped remove litter from our shoreline and protect the habitats that so many animals call home. Your time and effort truly make a difference. 💙
Want to... join us next time? Registration for our upcoming cleanups is filling up fast, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
🗓️ September 8 | 10 a.m.–Noon
🗓️ September 24 | 1–3 p.m.
As a thank you, each participant receives one complimentary same-day admission to Greater Cleveland Aquarium after the cleanup.
We can’t wait to see you at the next one! 🌎🦈
We love our turtle friends! #cleaquarium #natureiscurious
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