Learn About New Zealand Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium's 7 Armed Octopus

By Tessa Mills

Portobello, New Zealand - Every creature has a story to tell ... Hear tales of daring deeds, find out why the spotty lost its spot, why the Aquarium's octopus has only 7 arms, and how the sea cucumber got its name. Be thrilled by a spine-chilling story from the deep, and be inspired to craft a tale of your own.

FISH TALES AT THE AQUARIUM
26 September - 11 October 2009

Storytelling - Join “Kat Anna Fiddle” (professional story-telling team, Kaitrin McMullan & Anna Bowen) for an hour of marine-theme dramatic tales, tunes and activities on Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays, 2-3pm.

Food for Thought - Find out what treats are prepared in Neptune’s Kitchen and help to feed the fish - Wednesday & Saturday from 2-3pm. The Aquarium is also home to 400 hungry salmon that need to be fed daily.

Fishy Arts and Crafts - Create a visual fishy tale of your own - we will supply the materials, you supply the imagination!

SPECIAL WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS - Storytelling Outside the Classroom - Monday 12th October, 9.30am to 3pm - A workshop for guides, interpreters and educators interested in basic story telling techniques and how to craft educational stories. $20 per person. Bookings essential. See www.marine.ac.nz for details.

University of Otago's NZ Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium
Hatchery Road, Portobello, Dunedin, NZ
Phone 03 479 5826 Email marine-studies@otago.ac.nz

Open 10am-4.30pm Adult: $12, Child: $6, Family: $24

Guided Tour at 10.30am Adult: $21, Child: $11, Family: $48

www.marine.ac.nz

To view NZ Marine Studies Centre & Westpac Aquarium's web page on Zoo and Aquarium Visitor, go to:  http://www.zandavisitor.com/forumtopicdetail-2143-New_Zealand_Marine_Studies_Centre_and_Aquarium