Join us for a beach cleanup and help keep debris out of our waterways. We’ll meet at the Aquarium and walk to Wendy Park to pick up litter. All ages are welcomed, but please dress for the weather and be prepared for a 2.5-mile walk (roundtrip).

You can also explore the Aquarium following the program. Each participant will receive one (1) complimentary ticket for free, same-day Aquarium admission.

Presented in partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, Alliance for the Great Lakes and Great Lakes Educators of Aquatic and Marine Science.  

Free with advance registration through Alliance for the Great Lakes. Includes Aquarium admission. Questions?! Call 216.862.8803 x7715.

Friday, October 18, 1 – 3pm

Passholder Urban Birding

Monday, August 12, 10am – noon

Join an Aquarium Educator on an Urban Bird Walk. We’ll find as many birds as possible and contribute to citizen science as we log the data in real-time using the eBird app. Compare bird species in the industrial flats to lakefront property at Metroparks’ Wendy Park. The Aquarium provides binoculars and a guide to common birds in the area. Please dress for the weather, this event takes place outside.

Cost: FREE for Passholders

Duration: up to 2 hours

Total Hiking Distance: 2.5 miles

This is a FREE opportunity exclusively for Passholders. Make sure you are logged into your account to reserve $0 tickets or call 216.862.8803 x7717. 

We are offering free general admission for active duty military, veterans and first responders* July 4 – 8, 2024, along with free parking with front ticket counter validation during their visit.

Eligible guests must present appropriate ID. Appreciation offer is only available in-person. Please do not purchase tickets online if you intend to take advantage of this offer. It cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

*Eligible guests include active-duty military, veterans or reservists, physicians, nurses, police officers, sheriff/sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement officers, career firefighters, volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and/or dispatchers with ID. (Does not apply to accompanying family members or guests.)

Fin Fest

Now – Tuesday, August 6

We’re putting the spotlight on sharks and stingrays to build a broader appreciation for the diversity, importance and plight of these FINcredible elasmobranchs.

Now – Tuesday, August 6, 10am – 5pm (in-person) 

Sport shark gear! Fin Fest-goers who visit the Aquarium dressed in shark gear (shirt, shorts, socks, tie, cap or costume) will be entered for a chance to win a shark-and-ray-themed $125 Gift Shop prize pack. (daily @10am – 5pm)

Get involved. Pick up an activity booklet with jaw-some word searches, animal facts and more. (daily @10am – 5pm)

See if you can spot 4 species of shark and 5 types of stingrays. When you find the brownbanded bamboo, nurse, sandtiger and sandbar sharks or the ocellate river, hybrid, cownose, southern and Atlantic stingrays, snap a photo and tag @cleaquarium on social. (daily @10am – 5pm)

Meet our mascot, Finn! Snap a photo with a very friendly landshark. (Dates and times vary)

Show us what you know. Identify shark and stingray teeth, learn about deadly animals and get the scoop on biodiversity at our Discovery Cart and get an animal trading card or shark finger puppet. (daily, times vary)

Feed the Stingrays. Stingrays, like sharks, are cartilaginous elasmobranchs. Feed these shark relatives. (daily @3:30pm)

Watch a Shark Feed. (Monday, Wednesday & Friday @2:30pm)

Ask our scuba team your questions about diving with sharks and stingrays during an interactive, in-person, underwater Q&A. (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday @11:30am)

Dive into a craft, experiment or topic with our community partners including Cleveland Museum of Natural History (July 11), Cleveland Water (July 9 & 18, August 1), Drink Local. Drink Tap. (July 16), The Community for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing (July 25 & 30, August 1) and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (July 11 & 30).  (Tuesdays & Thursdays @11am – 2pm)

Learn something new about sharks and stingrays during weekly Instagram Live Q&As with educators and the animal care team. (Friday mornings on the @cleaquarium IG page, August 2)

Life Support Systems Director Brenton walks us through maintaining the Aquarium shark habitat.

Do you know how long a brownbanded bamboo shark can tolerate low oxygen? Watch the video below to find out!

Aquarist Lando M. tells us all about the 4 species of sharks at Greater Cleveland Aquarium in Español.

People always notice the big sandtiger sharks swimming through their habitat, but what about the smaller sandbar sharks they coexist with? Check out this video to learn 5 interesting facts about these fascinating animals.

Ever wondered what goes into being an Aquarium diver? Learn from a few of the dive team members about their day-to-day responsibilities.

It’s Ray on Rays! Our Curator Ray P. discusses the different species of stingrays here at the Aquarium and what sets them apart.

Have you ever wondered how we feed sharks? Head behind-the-scenes to see how it’s done!

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16, 9am – 6pm

Did you know male dart frogs can be diligent dads, caring for their unborn offspring by shedding water, removing fungus and rotating eggs?  Were you aware that weedy seadragon dads carry eggs on the base of their tails?  Learn more fascinating facts about animal fathers when you “seas” an opportunity to show your appreciation for loved ones while learning about the natural world.

Visiting dads/stepdads/foster dads/grandpas save $5 at the Ticket Counter for in-person adult admission with the purchase of another adult or child ticket on June 15 & 16, 2024.

Caregiver-themed trivia, extended hours and a parent pin (while supplies last) are all included in the celebration.

You’re also invited to trade out those slippers, mugs and wallets to gift that special someone a year’s worth of undersea adventures with a 10% discount on Greater Cleveland Aquarium Annual Passes (Individual, Senior; Couple, Senior Couple, Family or Grandparent)  purchased June 15 & 16 (with code 10DAD2024). In addition to unlimited daily return admission for the family, membership perks include free parking while visiting, exclusive programming, discounted and free events, birthday party and gift shop savings and more.

General $19.95 (ages 13+), $13.95 (ages 2-12), $0 (under 2)
Dads/Stepdads/Foster Dads/Grandpas: $14.95 (with the purchase of another adult or child ticket)
Passholders FREE

Answer 3 TRUE or FALSE questions about amphibian fathers to be entered for a chance to win a Greater Cleveland Aquarium Family Pass or a 1-year extension your current Aquarium membership ($130 value) AND a $30 gift certificate for our Gift Shop.

As a small token of our appreciation for their dedication to the wellbeing of our communities, general admission and parking (with validation) is FREE for active duty military, veterans and first responders* on Memorial Day Weekend.

Eligible guests must present appropriate ID. Appreciation offer is only available in-person. Please do not purchase tickets online if you intend to take advantage of this offer. It cannot be combined with other discounts or offers.

*Eligible guests include active duty military, veterans or reservists, physicians, nurses, police officers, sheriff/sheriff’s deputies, correctional officers, state troopers, federal law enforcement officers, career firefighters, volunteer firefighters, EMTs, paramedics and/or dispatchers with ID. (Does not apply to accompanying family members or guests.)

MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND

Saturday & Sunday, May 11 & 12, 9am – 6pm

Did you know Surinam toad eggs are embedded into the skin on their mom’s back or that green tree python moms coil themselves around a clutch of eggs during incubation but leave their newborns to fend for themselves once they’ve hatched? Learn more fascinating facts about animal parents when you “shell-abrate” fin-tastic moms.

Visiting moms/stepmoms/foster moms/grandmas save $5 at the Ticket Counter for in-person adult admission with the purchase of another adult or child ticket on Mother’s Day Weekend.

Parenting-themed trivia, extended hours and a “fin”tastic parent pin (while supplies last) are all included with general admission.

We’re also offering everyone the opportunity to swap the more traditional slippers, mugs and candles for the gift of a year’s worth of undersea adventures with a 10% discount on any level Greater Cleveland Aquarium Annual Pass May 11 & 12 (with code 10MOM2024). In addition to unlimited daily return admission for the family, membership perks include free parking while visiting, exclusive programming, discounted and free events, birthday party and gift shop savings and more.

General $19.95 (ages 13+), $13.95 (ages 2-12), $0 (under 2)
Moms/Stepmoms/Foster moms/Grandmas: $14.95 (with the purchase of another adult or child ticket)
Passholders FREE

Answer 3 animal parenting questions to be entered for a chance to win a Greater Cleveland Aquarium Family Pass or a 1-year extension your current Aquarium membership ($130 value) AND a $30 gift certificate for our Gift Shop.

Complete a craft with a team member and warm up with some hot chocolate and cookies while exploring the Aquarium before doors open to the public.

FREE for Passholders with advance registration. (You must be logged into your member account online to access tickets.)

Splash of Romance

Valentine’s Day Weekend Activities

Saturday, February 10-Wednesday, February 14, 10am – 5pm

Visit during Valentine’s Day Weekend . . . Weedy seadragons court by showing off their dance moves.  Solomon Island leaf frogs vocalize loudly to attract partners, while male red-eared sliders “­flutter” their claws around a potential mate’s face. Love is always in the air—and underwater—at Greater Cleveland Aquarium. Add a Splash of Romance to your life and visit the Flats West Bank aquarium with friends, family or anyone close to your heart. Love songs, a Valentine’s Day-themed Scavenger Hunt and photo ops add to your date.

Enter for a chance to win prizes you’ll love . . . One lucky romantic the chance to share their love of Cleveland with a special someone (or someones) by entering the Splash of Romance Giveaway online. U.S. residents ages 21 and up are invited to enter by February 14, 2024, for a chance to win a dining, shopping and entertainment prize package valued at more than $750.

Chosen at random, the giveaway winner receives a year of aquatic adventures that include a $90 Greater Cleveland Aquarium Couple Annual Pass and a $75 Gift Shop certificate; the chance to savor Luca Restaurants’ extraordinary Italian food, incredible wines and delicious desserts with a $150 gift certificate for Acqua di Luca (downtown), Luca Italian Cuisine (Superior Viaduct) or Luca West (Westlake); $150 toward a lunch, brunch or dinner cruise with amazing views aboard Cleveland’s newest attraction—Lady Caroline; a store gift certificate, pizza and swag bag from Tremont gathering spot and independent new-and-used bookseller Visible Voice Books ($100 value); the opportunity to enjoy a concert on the Cuyahoga at Music Box Supper Club using a $100 voucher; and a gift certificate and coffee three-pack from artisanal roasting company Ready Set! Coffee ($100 value).

Click here for complete Splash of Romance Giveaway rules.

Splash of Romance Valentine’s Day Weekend is included with general admission.

General $19.95 (ages 13+), $13.95 (ages 2-12), $0 (under 2)
Passholders FREE

One (1) Splash of Romance Giveaway winner will be chosen randomly and only one (1) entry is eligible per email address. By entering, you acknowledge you are 21 or older and have read and understand the complete rules posted here.