Fins in the Water!
Dive into a month-long celebration of some of the ocean’s most fascinating—and misunderstood—animals.
This July, Wonders of Wildlife is joining aquariums and zoos across the country in recognizing Shark & Ray Awareness Month. Discover the incredible adaptations, behaviors, and conservation stories of sharks, rays, and skates through hands-on activities, family-friendly learning stations, special animal presentations, and interactive experiences throughout the aquarium.
Shark & Ray Awareness Month Activities!
All July long, use these crafts, coloring pages, and activities to learn more about our misunderstood underwater friends! This Shark & Ray Awareness Month is all about teaching that these creatures don't have to be scary! Click each button below to download the PDF for the activity.
Upcoming Shark Themed Events
Storytime
July 18, 2026
Join us in the Great Barrier Reef for a FINtastic shark storytime, where tales of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures come to life. Perfect for kids and families, this interactive…
Painting with a Splash: Shark
July 21, 2026
Come along to Wonders of Wildlife for another enjoyable evening as our instructors guide you through the steps of painting your own masterpiece! This month, venture into the deep blue…
Storytime
July 24, 2026
Join us in the Great Barrier Reef for a FINtastic shark storytime, where tales of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures come to life. Perfect for kids and families, this interactive…
Craft & Sensory Station
July 24, 2026
Dive into shark science with our Stand with Sharks cart, where we’ll bust common shark myths and showcase amazing shark adaptations. Free with general admission or membership.
Face Painting
July 25, 2026
Make waves with shark and ray-themed face painting! Young explorers can transform into their favorite ocean animal and dive even deeper into the fun of Shark & Ray Awareness Month….
Storytime
July 25, 2026
Join us in the Great Barrier Reef for a FINtastic shark storytime, where tales of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures come to life. Perfect for kids and families, this interactive…
Craft & Sensory Station
July 25, 2026
Dive into shark science with our Stand with Sharks cart, where we’ll bust common shark myths and showcase amazing shark adaptations. Free with general admission or membership.
Painting with a Splash: Stingray
July 30, 2026
Come along to Wonders of Wildlife for another enjoyable evening as our instructors guide you through the steps of painting your own masterpiece! Appreciate the elegance of stingrays – one…
Storytime
July 31, 2026
Join us in the Great Barrier Reef for a FINtastic shark storytime, where tales of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures come to life. Perfect for kids and families, this interactive…
Craft & Sensory Station
July 31, 2026
Dive into shark science with our Stand with Sharks cart, where we’ll bust common shark myths and showcase amazing shark adaptations. Free with general admission or membership.
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