Big Al’s Aquarium Suprecentres – Ottawa

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1900 Innes Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 3K5, Canada

Jr K-8th | Special Needs

5 – 35 Students

~60 Minutes

FREE

You must provide your own group transportation

There are no on-site lunch facilities and only a single group may be on-site at any time with the exception of exchanging students on/off buses

Participating Locations*
Ottawa | Mississauga | Scarborough | Barrie
Newmarket | Thornhill | Vaughan | Whitby
*Any location can be selected during booking process – availability varies
Big Al's logo

Content Summary

Big Al’s in-store experts guide the students on a colourful underwater science adventure through the world of tropical fish, coral, and aquatic plants, and more! Learn about characteristics, habitats, ecosystems, responsible pet care and more during this exciting and interactive trip. Experience science lessons related to photosynthesis and the nitrogen cycle in a fun, educational setting that gets students excited about the world beneath them.

Reptiles and sharks are also featured at Ottawa East, Scarborough, and Mississauga

Key Concepts + Initiatives

  • Habitats, communities, and ecosystems
  • Social interaction, diet, and survival
  • Importance of plants, photosynthesis and the nitrogen cycle
  • Unique characteristics and needs of living things
  • Proper pet care and sustainability
  • Supports Provincial Standards including:
  • – Experiential learning is effective and fun
  • – Aligns with Science (Life Systems) curriculum
  • – Encourages activity in your local community

Guidelines & Policies

  1. All non-school youth organizations are eligible including camps, daycares, community, and sports
  2. Recommended group size is 5-30 students; Big Al’s may contact you if your booking group size is too large to accommodate at one visit
  3. There are NO facilities for groups/classes to eat lunches on site
  4. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact FieldTripFactory.Org at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival – please do not attempt to contact the facility directly
  5. Reptiles and sharks are featured at the Ottawa East, Scarborough, and Mississauga locations

Resources

Big Al’s Aquarium Suprecentres – Ottawa

Big Al's logoSince 1976, or for over 40 years, Big Al’s has provided its patrons with the largest selection of aquariums, aquarium furniture, and aquarium supplies on the market, as well as an extensive variety of marine fish, live corals, goldfish, and tropical fish. We are fervently committed to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our esteemed clientele, and are dedicated to providing our guaranteed lowest prices at all times. Our superstores are designed to provide technical services as well as a vast array of equipment to both the first time hobbyist and ultimate aquatic specialist. Renowned as “The Aquarium and Pond Hobby Specialists,” Big Al’s is currently comprised of 13 operational superstores across North America.

1900 Innes Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B 3K5, Canada