Shark Preservation Week

Join us for a jaw-some week celebrating one of the ocean’s most respected predators - the shark! Enjoy hands-on activities, exclusive presentations, and ocean-themed fun for the whole family.


Daily Activities
Touch Tank Demonstrations
10:45am – 11:00am
Get up close with sea urchins, sea stars, and even real shark jaws!
Please note: There is no interaction with our live sharks.

Conservation Station with Our Aquarists
11:45am – 12:00pm
Learn how to protect sharks and support ocean conservation efforts directly from our expert aquarists.

Aquarium Feedings
1:00pm-1:30pm
Watch our aquarists feed the fish and gators during this exciting behind-the-scenes experience.
This experience takes place only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday.

Planetarium Show Schedule

11:00am - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure (Weekends ONLY)
12:00pm - Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef (Weekends ONLY)
1:00 pm - One World, One Sky: Big Bird's Adventure
2:00 pm - Night Skies Above the Palm Beaches
3:00 pm - Kaluoka'hina: The Enchanted Reef
4:00 pm - Black Holes
5:00 pm - Two Small Pieces of Glass
Weekend-Only Experiences
Alligator Petting
2:00pm-2:15pm
Meet a baby alligator in our Aquarium and snap a photo with this Florida favorite.
This experience takes place only on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday.

All Week Long
Take a selfie with a real shark cage on our patio
Enjoy ocean-themed crafts and hands-on activities throughout the day

You may also like the following events from Cox Science Center and Aquarium:

• Next Friday, 4th July, 10:00 am, 4th of July Celebration in Palm Beach
• Next month, 11th July, 06:00 pm, Laser Concerts: Miss Americana in Palm Beach

Also check out other Trips & Adventurous Activities in Palm Beach.