In the Spotlight
Finding a Daycare in Salt Lake City
Resources to help you find and pay for a quality daycare in Salt Lake.
The North American Museum of Ancient Life
Let your preschooler pretend to be a real paleontologist at this fun, interactive museum.
Mimis Cafe
Mimis preschooler friendly policies make it a good choice to have a relaxing meal with your family.
The Living Planet Aquarium
The Living Planet Aquarium is conveniently located just off 106th S. in Sandy. Their new expanded preview exhibit is much larger than the gateway location and features many new features that preschoolers will love. Preschoolers will participate in hands on learning and enjoy seeing native Utah marine species and salt water fish.
Throughout the aquarium there is a wealth of educational materials that help preschoolers to understand about water conservation, native Utah aquatic species, endangered species, and salt water environments. Preschoolers will enjoy playing educational games on the aquarium computer, pretending to drive a life-sized boat, and watching educational videos about marine life.
The Coral Community is a wonderland of underwater life and a wonderful play area for preschoolers. It features several smaller fish tanks that are build into the play area and allow preschoolers to look at fish up close as they play. Coral caves provide preschoolers with a real look at an ocean environment and allow them to participate in some active play. Preschoolers can find a variety of aquatic themed games and puzzles inside The Sunken Ship right next to the play area.
Restrooms are conveniently located just outside of the exhibits. They are extremely clean and feature preschool sized sinks.
A special Halloween party will take place sometime in October and will make a visit to the aquarium an extra-spooky event.
Sandy, UT 84094
801-355-FISH (3474)
The Living Planet Aquarium
Summer Hours
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m
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Regular Hours
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission
$8 for adults
$7 for seniors, students and military
$6 children (3 -17)
Ages 2 and under are FREE
The first Monday of every month is half priced family night from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Annual Memberships
$15 for adults
$9 for children
Includes free admission for the year, 10% discount at the gift shop, and 10% discount on A Living Planet birthday celebration.
Preschoolers at The Living Planet Aquarium
Preschoolers will love the hands on activities that are available to them at The Living Planet Aquarium. Exhibits are easily accessible with convenient steps that allow preschoolers to get up and see the exhibits up close. The Touch Pool lets preschoolers touch and get a close up look at stingrays for a truly hands-on experience. The Bio-Facts station is a fascinating interactive exhibit that allows preschoolers to ask a resident naturalist any questions they have and see and touch sea stars, pencil and pincushion urchins, sea cucumbers, horseshoe crabs, and much more.Throughout the aquarium there is a wealth of educational materials that help preschoolers to understand about water conservation, native Utah aquatic species, endangered species, and salt water environments. Preschoolers will enjoy playing educational games on the aquarium computer, pretending to drive a life-sized boat, and watching educational videos about marine life.
The Coral Community is a wonderland of underwater life and a wonderful play area for preschoolers. It features several smaller fish tanks that are build into the play area and allow preschoolers to look at fish up close as they play. Coral caves provide preschoolers with a real look at an ocean environment and allow them to participate in some active play. Preschoolers can find a variety of aquatic themed games and puzzles inside The Sunken Ship right next to the play area.
Restrooms are conveniently located just outside of the exhibits. They are extremely clean and feature preschool sized sinks.
Special Events at The Living Planet Aquarium
Visit The Living Planet Aquarium's Calendar of Events to plan for special events and activities. Preschoolers can attend an aquatic themed story time inside the sunken ship or attend a special rainforest presentation where they can see a variety of interesting animals.A special Halloween party will take place sometime in October and will make a visit to the aquarium an extra-spooky event.
Preschool Birthday Parties at The Living Planet Aquarium
Preschoolers can have a very special undersea birthday party at The Living Planet Aquarium. Hosted inside The Sunken Ship, birthday party guests will enjoy beautiful paintings on the walls, a 900 gallon salt water tank, fountain drinks from the built in soda fountain, and admission to The Living Planet Aquarium for the entire day.Stingray Package: $100 – 10 people for one hour in the Sunken Ship
Octopus Package: $150 – 10 people for 1-1/2 hours in the Sunken Ship, plus a party host, special activity and gift for the birthday person
General Information
725 East 10600 SouthSandy, UT 84094
801-355-FISH (3474)
The Living Planet Aquarium
Summer Hours
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m
.
Regular Hours
Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Admission
$8 for adults
$7 for seniors, students and military
$6 children (3 -17)
Ages 2 and under are FREE
The first Monday of every month is half priced family night from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Annual Memberships
$15 for adults
$9 for children
Includes free admission for the year, 10% discount at the gift shop, and 10% discount on A Living Planet birthday celebration.