Come out to CELEBRATE OPENING DAY at the FUN-dy Discovery Aquarium in St. Andrews by-the-Sea on SATURDAY, MAY 16 from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm ….. explore NEW animals & exhibits, LOTS of family fun activities throughout the day and grab lunch at the NEW Tide Eatery!
🐟🦞 SATURDAY MAY 16 SCHEDULE 🦀🐋
Independent activities throughout the day, including Interpretive Touch Tank, underwater exhibits, animal safari, colouring station, indoor photobooth and outdoor games.
In the morning for younger explorers:
😁 9:30 – 10:30 am – Face Painting!
👨👩👧👦 11:00 am – Seal Feeding & Talk!
🦭 11:15 – 11:30 am – Buddy the Seal mascot greeting visitors!
🎼 11:30 am – Paddlefest Music & Nature Festival Children’s Concert with Molly Whuppie in the Dunn Theatre!
In the afternoon for youth explorers:
💥 1:00 – 2:30 pm – guided Craft Station open!
👨👩👧👦 3:00 pm – Seal Feeding & Talk
🦭 3:15 – 3:45 pm – Buddy the Seal mascot returns for visitor interactions!
Did you know that a FAMILY SEASON PASS is PAID FOR in just 2 visits? Purchase your 2026 Family Season Pass here: www.huntsmanmarine.ca
🦀 Unlimited daily admissions to the Fundy Discovery Aquarium during our 2026 open season
🙋♂️ 10% discount at the Eco-Market Gift Shop
🙋♀️ 15% discount off all hourly/daily Huntsman Marine Experiences™
🐟 15% discount off programming, such as Toddler Time, Young Explorer Days/Weeks, March Break Camp
🐋 Exclusive Member Adventures (e.g., early season-opening, Christmas party)
🦑 Free Friend Admission during World Ocean Day celebrations (June 6 & 7, 2026)
🐝 25% discount off regular admission at 8 other New Brunswick attractions!
🐚 Know that you are contributing to expand the Huntsman Marine mission to deliver, engage, and inspire through our ocean education, conservation and research activities
Thank you all for your continued support!
Huntsman Marine receives $ZERO of core funding from any level of government to operate the Fundy Discovery Aquarium or offer our many education program. We welcome all donations of cash or appreciated securities to support our efforts: www.huntsmanmarine.ca/supportus