Great Lakes Aquarium is excited to welcome Saphira, the bald eagle to Raptor Ridge! Help us celebrate with eagle-themed crafts, eagle storytime, animal encounters, touchpool experiences, a SCUBA program, and more!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
at Great Lakes Aquarium
No reservation necessary.
Standard admission rates apply; members are always free!
Event Schedule
| When? | What? | Where? |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Moon Jelly Touchpool | 2nd floor – Lava to Lakes |
| 11:00 a.m. | SCUBA Program | 1st floor – Isle Royale |
| 11:30 a.m. | Eagle Storytime | 2nd floor – Discovery Center |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Shark and Skate Touchpool | 2nd floor – Lava to Lakes |
| 12:30 p.m. | Eagle Storytime | 2nd floor – Discovery Center |
| 1:00 p.m. | Sturgeon Feeding | 1st floor – Unsalted Seas |
| 1:30 p.m. | Eagle Storytime | 2nd floor – Discovery Center |
| 2:00 p.m. | Curator Consult | 2nd floor – Discovery Center |
| 3:00 p.m. | Otter Program | 1st floor – Otter Cove |
| Available All Day: | Sturgeon Touchpool | 1st floor – Unsalted Seas |
| Bald Eagle Discovery Cart | 2nd floor – Raptor Ridge | |
| Eagle Crafts & Activities | Various Locations |