Agate & Ore are turning 13!
Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots!
Saturday, April 11, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
at Great Lakes Aquarium
No reservation necessary.
Normal admission rates apply; members are always free!
2026 Schedule
| When? | What? | Where? |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Moon Jelly Touchpool | 2nd floor – Lava to Lakes |
| 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Turtle Encounter | 2nd floor – Baptism River |
| 11:00 a.m. | Otter Program | 1st floor – Otter Cove |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Cockroach Encounter | 1st floor – Isle Royale |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Turtle Encounter | 2nd floor – Wild Neighbors |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Shark and Skate Touchpool | 2nd floor – Lava to Lakes |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | SCUBA Program | 1st floor – Isle Royale |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sturgeon Feeding | 1st floor – Unsalted Seas |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Snake Encounter | 1st floor – Aquatic Invaders |
| 2:00 p.m. | Duck Pond Feeding | 2nd floor – St. Louis River |
| 3:00 p.m. | Seafood Birthday Cake for Otters | 1st floor – Otter Cove |
| Available All Day: | Sturgeon Touchpool | 1st floor – Unsalted Seas |
| Otter Crafts & Activities | Various Locations | |
| Special Appearances by Splish & Splash | Various Locations |