Meet the mightiest jaws that ever lived
Dive deep into the prehistoric past these school holidays and meet MEGALODON – a marine monster from over a million years ago. Beginning the first day of the September school holidays and running for one month only (September 26th – October 26th), MEGALODON – The Monster Shark exhibition puts the spotlight on the scariest shark that ever lived and gets you up-close to its modern day cousins in the Underwater World. A massive 16 metre long, 3D Megalodon model has taken over Stingray Bay ready for kids to climb in and clamber over (even venturing inside his massive jaws if they dare), while learning all about this fierce prehistoric monster who was so tough he could easily make fish-food of a T-Rex. There’s plenty of other Megalodon madness throughout Kelly Tarlton’s including shark art activities, movies, special talks and feedings, interactive exhibits and visits from Kelly Tarlton’s favourite finned friend, Sammy the Shark. You can also celebrate the beginning of Daylight Savings with our new, extended BITE NIGHT hours (8pm close) every Tuesday during the exhibition.
NAME: Kelly Tarlton’s MEGALODON – The Monster Shark
DATE: September 26th – October 26th
TIMES: Open 7 days, 9.30am – 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm)
• NEW late BITE NIGHT hours every Tuesday until 8pm (last entry 7pm) so working Mums and Dads can bring the kids along after they finish work.
• Two new interactive MEGALODON talks 10.30am & 1.30pm daily, and 6.30pm on Tuesday BITE NIGHTS.
• Twice weekly shark feedings in the Predator Tank, Tues & Thurs 1.30pm.
• Special appearances by Sammy the Shark daily at 12.30pm during the holidays and Labour Weekend, and during Bite Nights
• Regular Kelly Tarlton’s activities such as stingray and penguin feedings continue as normal. Visit www.kellytarltons.co.nz for more information and times for all other scheduled activities.
HIGHLIGHTS AT A GLANCE:
- Interact with the gigantic, 16 metre long, life-sized 3D model showing the sheer size of the monster Megalodon and learn all about this prehistoric predator.
- Get up-close with live, modern day relatives of Megalodon including the Broadnose Sevengill, School & Wobbegong sharks in the Predator Tank.
- Take part in cool, shark themed art activities like shark origami and face painting and learn to draw sharks (during the holidays & Labour Weekend).
- Discover what finally killed off the mighty Megalodon – and learn about shark evolution and why conservation is so important today.
- Snap a family photo in front of Megalodon’s life-sized jaws & check out actual teeth fossilised for millions of years.
- Interact in the NIWA room – dress up in a shark costume, look at shark skin under the microscope, play with the robotic Great White shark head and check out tons of shark stuff via the interactive touch screens.
- Get up close to four, full-scale models of today’s terrifying predator sharks – including Megalodon’s closest relative the Great White.
- Dare to watch Sharkwater in the Aqua cinema or marvel at prehistoric monsters of the deep brought back to life in the BBC’s documentary Sea Monsters.
SPECIAL: Dive in and face your fears with our 2 for 1 Dive Deals!
2 for 1 Shark Survival lets you and a friend take a heart thumping cage-free shark dive in the predator tank for just $155!
And our 2 for 1 Discover Scuba/Shark Survival Combo lets two people experience a PADI-recognised introductory dive AND a shark dive for just $260!
This hot deal is available during Megalodon – The Monster Shark exhibition only. Book your Kelly Tarlton’s 2 for 1 Dive Deal direct on 0800 80 50 50 Terms and conditions apply. See kellytarltons.co.nz for details
PRICE: Normal admission prices apply: Adults NZ$31.90, Children 4-14 years NZ$15.80, Children 3 and under FREE. Family passes from NZ$53.60 for one adult and two children. Auckland residents – bring along proof of residency to receive a special locals rate.
LOCATION: Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World, 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland.
PARKING: There is plenty of free car parking in the Kelly Tarlton’s car park.
For more information or to book tickets, visit www.kellytarltons.co.nz or call toll-free on 0800 80 50 50
No comments:
Post a Comment