Tropical STEM - Sample Itinerary

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Tour: Tropical STEM Destination: Florida, USA Orlando – Cape Canaveral - Clearwater – Tampa - Anna

Maria Island – Sarasota – Bradenton - Miami – Florida Keys Specialization: Marine Biology, Oceanography, Animal Sciences, Ecology, Physics, Technology, Horticulture & Space

Sciences Itinerary: 4-day / 3-night minimum

Evening

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2 Breakfast Hotel Dinner

3 Breakfast WonderWorks & Dinner

4 Breakfast Dinner & The Orlando Eye

5 Breakfast

Transfer to Florida's Gulf

Coast Dinner + Evening Beach Walk

6 Breakfast Local Dinner & Cinema Night

7 Breakfast

Sea Kayak Marine Ecology

Adventure Farewell Dinner at the Beach

8 Breakfast Depart Florida

This is an example only; all itineraries are custom and based on your activity requests

NASA's Kennedy Space Center & Visitor's Center

Wild Florida - Airboat Ride, Master Class,

Lunch & Animal park

Mote Marine Biology Master Class Series

Universal Studio's Theme Park Hopper + Behind-the-Scenes Master

Class

Sea World OR Busch Gardens Theme Park

Universal Studio's Theme Park Hopper

Travel to Florida; transfer to Hotel

Tropical STEM - Sample ItineraryMorning Afternoon

Beach Time & Scavenger Hunt

Specialists in STEM Student Travel

As with all sample itineraries, please be advised that this is an ‘example’ of a schedule and that the activities and hotels shown may be variable dependent upon dates, weather, special requests and other factors. Itineraries will be confirmed prior to travel.

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Day 1 Meals not included

Travel to Florida arriving in Orlando in the late afternoon or early evening. Your motorcoach will be awaiting your arrival to transport your school to your hotel located on International Drive in the heart of Orlando’s action. Dependent upon time allowed, we can retire to our rooms, take advantage of the hotel amenities, or check-out several nearby attractions. Dinner is on own this evening to accommodate various arrival times. Once your flights have been issued, if you would like us to make a dinner reservation for your school, please just let us know. Our team is ready to assist you! Sample Hotel: The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando – The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando is ideally located on Orlando's famous International Drive. This hotel's superb central location provides easy access to major attractions, including Universal Studios Florida. The hotel features three attractive pool areas with beautifully landscaped gardens, and a Guest Services Desk offering day trips, transportation arrangements and attraction tickets, a gift shop, a video arcade, a full restaurant, a sports bar and a snack shop & deli. Rooms feature two queen beds, cable television, in-room coffee, hair dryers, in-room safes, microwaves and refrigerators. www.roseninn9000.com

Days 2+++++ Breakfasts & Dinners

On Days 2 through 6 (dependent upon the number of days in your tour), you will be able to pick the activities you desire. Try everything from a brilliant Master Class at Universal Studios to snorkeling with a manatee in Crystal River, and everything in-between. Your tour quote will be based on the activities you have selected. To talk through activity selections and planning, contact Michele Hammock in our USA offices at [email protected]. Breakfasts will generally be taken at your hotel, dinners will be based on your location and evening preferences. Activity selections are shown on the following pages:

Orlando & Vicinity Page 3 Tampa & Clearwater Page 7 Anna Maria Island, Sarasota & Bradenton Page 9 Miami & the Florida Keys Page 10

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Orlando Activity Options Universal Studios Theme Parks with Park Hopper Pass + Science-behind-the-Scenes Master Class A Science and Technology Tour of Universal's Islands of Adventure. Students will have the opportunity to discover the science involved in creating the world’s most technologically advanced theme park. This workshop showcases the physics, technology, horticulture and general sciences that went into designing and building this state-of-the-art theme park. The Master Class starts promptly at 8 AM. When completed, groups have the remainder of the day to spend at the theme parks.

Universal Studios Theme Parks with Park Hopper Pass + Special FX Master Class A special effects program to discover the secrets of making movie magic at Universal Studios! Through this interactive tour of Universal Studios, students will learn, hands-on, about the arts and sciences used to create some of the most spectacular special effects in motion picture history and what it took to recreate those effects in some of Universal Studios’ most popular attractions. The Master Class starts promptly at 8 AM. When completed, groups have the remainder of the day to spend at the theme parks. Universal Studios Theme Parks with Park Hopper Pass + Business Education Master Class Presented by CNBCs The Profit, featuring Marcus Lemonis. Career planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming. From how to choose a career path to how to improve people skills, the engaging, expert-led 2-hour modules offer students real-world advice that will serve them throughout their careers. Choose one or more sessions: Career Exploration & Preparation – The focus is on discovering natural strengths. This module provides self-assessment tools to define several areas of interest for students and covers the entire process from application to interview, personal brand to work values. Leadership Skills & Personal Development – Students are asked to take a good look at their own spheres of influence and assess the impact they may potentially make on others. They are provided tools they can use to positively influence their school or work environment and improve their personal skills. Business Development: People, Process, Product – The 3 Ps are not only important for entrepreneurs, they are the foundation for any successful business. This module introduces these principles to teach students about the internal and external factors that affect businesses and how preparation for changes to these environments are imperative to the future of the company. Universal Studios Theme Parks with Park Hopper Pass + STEAM App Using the know-how behind Universal’s top attractions, these 2-hour programs help students deepen their understanding of how science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics are integrated in rides and attractions. Transformers Roll Out – Students learn about the engineering principles of the 6 Degrees of Freedom and apply that knowledge to a hands-on analysis of TRANSFORMERS™: The Ride 3-D. Students then use their new skills to reconstruct the ride vehicle’s motion sequences. Hollywood Rip Ride Rock-it - A heart-pounding lesson in physical principles taking students inside the loops and drops of Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit™, teaching them hands-on lessons about the conservation of energy behind one of Universal Orlando’s top attractions. Mummy Dig-Site Detective - Put your students in the middle of a strange series of events on Revenge of the Mummy™ attraction, asking them to use their

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powers of scientific observation to find evidence and draw conclusions based on their perceptions of the ride environment. Jurassic Palaeobotany - Students become palaeobotanists searching Jurassic Park™ for foliage from the era of the dinosaurs and comparing their findings to fossils to make identifications. Students use tablets to photograph plants and plot their locations on a map of the area, experiencing the rush of scientific discovery in the process. Kongtrol Panel - Kongtrol Panel pulls students into the world of Skull Island: Reign of Kong™, where they use engineering principles to program simulated vehicles safely around tracks of varying difficulty.

Universal Studios’ Volcano Bay Water Park A lush, tropical oasis unfolds before you, instantly transporting you to a little-known Pacific isle. In the distance, a colossal volcano rises above a sparkling beach, boasting majestic waterfalls by day and blazing lava by night. Welcome to Universal’s Volcano Bay – a radically-innovative 28 fully-immersive acres water theme park! At Volcano Bay, guests will discover a place like no other, filled with incredible thrills and relaxing indulgences. Enjoy a variety of experiences, ranging from winding rivers to raft rides and twisting body slides that launch guests above the water. SeaWorld Theme Park Spend the day in the fabulous SeaWorld Theme Park and embark on a journey in SeaWorld’s efforts to preserve and protect the many species that share our planet. From killer whales to Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest coaster, a day at SeaWorld will thrill your students with rides, shows and education.

Aquatica Orlando by SeaWorld Enjoy the day at Aquatica Orlando -- a whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park that's only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld! Float through an undersea world of colorful fish, race into rolling rapids or get soaked on the tube slides that send you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful, black and white Commerson's dolphins. Aquatica Orlando has something for everyone! Whether your idea of water play is serene or extreme, you'll find it on the state-of-the-art rides and slides -- you just need to find one that's your speed!

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NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Sally Ride and Jim Lovell are just a few names of the brave men and women that have launched into space from Kennedy Space Center, and now it's your turn to become a part of the space program. Your full day of exploration includes real space hardware, authentic attractions, inspiring exhibits and hands-on experiences. The incredible accomplishments of the Apollo moon program return to life in the amazing Apollo/Saturn V Center. In back-to-back IMAX® theaters, you'll feel the thrill of space exploration on five-story screens as you "float" right alongside NASA Astronauts. On guided tours into exclusive areas, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Kennedy Space Center's working space flight facilities. Strap in and experience interactive space flight simulators at the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Touch a real piece of Mars, see gigantic rockets, board the Space Shuttle Explorer and much more. Please be aware that this day includes 10-hours of total motorcoach time; contact us if you wish for increased timings. Discovery Cove Discovery Cove is a unique all-inclusive park. Guests can snorkel with tropical fish and rays in The Grand Reef, wade beside marmosets and otters in the Freshwater Oasis, hand-feed parrots, toucans, and other exotic birds in the free flight Explorer’s Aviary and relax in the large resort pool and swim along a tropical river. Other amenities include freshly prepared breakfast and lunch, unlimited snacks and drinks, free equipment rentals and a souvenir snorkel.

Discovery Cove + ‘Swim with Dolphins’ Experience Make a friend that will live in your heart forever when you experience a one-on-one dolphin encounter. Learn about dolphin behavior and communication, wade into the dolphin lagoon and come nose-to-bottlenose with one of these fascinating and intelligent animals. Take hold of its dorsal fin and hold on for the ride of a lifetime. The highlight of a visit to Discovery Cove is the opportunity to swim with a bottlenose dolphin during a 30-minute interactive adventure. Accompanied by a trainer, small groups of guests wade into shallow water and become acquainted with their dolphin through hugs, kisses and rubdowns. Then, taking the adventure one step further, guests interact with their dolphin in deeper water for an exciting dorsal fin tow ride back to shore. Orlando Science Center + Master Class Choose between three specialized lab Master Classes: FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB - Discover how techniques such as chromatography, blood typing and facial recognition computer software have changed the world of crime solving. See how forensic scientists use biology, physics and chemistry in the field of criminology. ADVANCED CHEM LAB - Use the SPARK Science Learning System and PASCO probeware technology to analyze rise and fall in temperature of chemical changes. Test reactions and burn compounds to identify unknown substances. ADVANCED BIO LAB - Explore how the levels of CO2 will change during photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Discover the different ways stimulants and

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depressants will affect the physiological activity in the body. Find which organelles an animal cell and a plant cell have in common with wet-mount and methylene blue stained cheek and onion cells.

Wild Florida Airboat Ride + Master Class Series Wild Florida is a feast for the eyes and soul! Climb aboard an airboat and experience a part of Florida that hasn’t changed much from when early pioneers arrived in covered wagons in the 1800s. Catch a glimpse of alligators, eagles, turkeys, wild boars, roseate spoonbills, and other native creatures. Stroll through the Wildlife Park where you can see lemurs, sloths, zebras, and other animals native to South America, Africa, and Australia. Want to take a trip back in time to one of the first cattle operations in Central Florida? Hop aboard the Ranch Buggy Tour for a look at a working cattle operation that can trace its roots to the 1850s. Educational components include an Airboat Eco-Tour with topics such as the Florida Ecosystem, native and invasive species, and interdependence attributes; an alligator presentation with an in-depth presentation on lifecycle, diet, anatomy/physiology and behavioral aspects; plus a guided Wildlife Park walk to see over 100 species of native and exotic animals with topics such as the swamp ecosystem, endangered and threatened species, adaptations and characteristics of animals. Includes lunch! The Orlando Eye The tallest observation wheel on the East Coast. Take a moment to escape and discover the magic and natural wonder Orlando has to offer from above. The iconic 400-foot tall observation wheel provides breathtaking views of Central Florida in all directions, with sights of downtown Orlando’s skyline, theme parks, lakes and lush landscape, and on a clear day, views of Cape Canaveral on the east coast. The stabilized-driven capsule gives you a smooth experience and is the first wheel ever to use such a system in combination with a suspended “ski lift capsule design”. 30-air-conditioned, fully-enclosed passenger capsules, each of which can carry up to 15-persons.

I-Fly Indoor Skydiving + STEM Master Class The STEM Master Class uses iFLY’s unique vertical wind tunnel facility to make STEM exciting. Curriculum includes an interactive presentation based on engineering and physics, a lab activity

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including parachute investigation, and full training for indoor skydiving by IBA certified flight instructors. Each child will fly one-on-one with an instructor and then fly for 1-minute in the tunnel.

WonderWorks & The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show Wonderworks is an amusement park for the mind, combining education and entertainment in over 100 hands-on exhibits for students of all ages. Students will feel the 65-mph hurricane force winds, be shaken by a 5.3 earthquake, play virtual sports, land the space shuttle, fly a fighter jet, lay on a bed of nails, design and ride their own roller coaster and even compete in a Laser Tag game in the world’s largest Laser Tag Arena & Arcade. The “Outta Control Comedy Dinner Show” combines comedy improvisation with magic. Enjoy hand-tossed pizza, popcorn and soft drinks. Blue Man Group Performance at Universal’s CityWalk Blue Man Group is comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one. This wildly popular phenomenon delivers an unforgettable multi-sensory experience. It’s an outrageous evening of entertainment you'll never forget. Don't miss the show that has captivated 35 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group: enemy of monotony, remedy for boredom, promoter of overjoy and elation.

Tampa / Clearwater Activity Options Busch Gardens Theme Park From the free-roaming animals on the Serengeti Plain to world-class entertainment, you'll discover a unique combination of distinctive backdrops, impressive service and exotic animals that will make your group shine at Busch Gardens Tampa. Tampa’s Florida Aquarium + 2 Lab Master Classes + Behind-the-Scenes Tour Come see why The Florida Aquarium is one of the top aquariums in the country, with over 20,000 sea creatures! Experience sharks, alligators, otters, penguins and more. Encounter ring-tailed lemurs, hissing cockroaches and colorful chameleons in the ‘Journey to Madagascar’ exhibit. Includes admission, two Laboratory master classes and a behind-the-scenes tour. Choose 2 from Squid Dissection Lab, Plankton Lab, Sedimentology Lab or Marine Invertebrate Zoology.

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Tampa Zoo + 2 Master Classes + Lunch Get wild going behind the scenes at Lowry Park Zoo. Choose from 4 Master Class tours: Animal Careers Workshop – Discover more about animal related careers and get to know some of the animals up close. Includes an introduction to animal careers, an animal encounter, a Zoo tour including a behind-the-scenes component, and an animal enrichment or husbandry experience. Wetlands Connections Science Safari – This program is perfect for students to learn the importance of wetlands and how they support a wide diversity of life. While here, students will participate in an experiment, go on a mini-scavenger hunt, and meet an animal ambassador. Zoomazing Race – Boost teamwork and morale among your group as members race across the zoo to solve clues, searching for answers and competing in team mini-challenges. Inside Look Tour – Take a sneak peek behind-the-scenes as you glimpse into the inner workings of a zoo. During this program your groups will visit the zoo’s commissary where the animals’ diets are made, tour the world-class manatee hospital, and have an up-close animal interaction. Clearwater Marine Aquarium + Master Classes + Boat Tour + Packed Lunch Come explore this unique non-profit hospital dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine animals. See their mission in action as you discover the rehab and surgical areas and get up-close inspiration from the stories of the resident animals, including Winter the dolphin, who swims with a prosthetic tail. Feed the sting rays, sharks and pelicans, or cruise on an interactive boat safari. Hop aboard a complimentary boat or trolley shuttle to nearby Winter’s Dolphin Tale Adventure, where you'll discover a museum of rebuilt sets and props from the Dolphin Tale movies and walk through the Hurricane Experience exhibit. All this and much more await you for a day of fun and a lifetime of inspiration. Your day will include possibilities such as a Behind-the-Scenes and Hospital Tour, a Stranding Master Class, a boxed lunch, a Mock Stranding Exercise, a Dolphin Adventure Boat Tour plus time to view the aquarium and see the stages of the Dolphin Tale.

Snorkel with the Manatees Captain Gene and his crew provide quality manatee experiences and deliver incredible adventure in a fun, interesting and safe day. Captain Gene, and his team simply love introducing this experience to our school groups, designed to educate students about wildlife and the habitats of the manatee. We’ll swim alongside these gentle giants and get to experience them in their natural habitat where they feel comfortable interacting with visitors. Our captain will equip us with wetsuits, masks, and snorkels and we’ll set off for a first-hand look at these magnificent creatures.

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Anna Maria Island / Sarasota Activity Options Group staying on Anna Maria Island lodge at the Silver Surf Gulf Beach Resort – The Silver Surf features 50 “laid back” Florida-style units. Each unit includes one queen or king bed with a pull-out queen sofa sleeper to sleep up to 4 pupils. Units are equipped with mini-kitchens and have a microwave a small refrigerator and coffee pot. The hotel is located directly across the street from a beautiful beach on Anna Maria Island where scooter, bicycles, wave runners and boat rentals are available. The hotel has a heated pool and offers complimentary use of beach chairs and umbrellas. For life-guarded beaches, students may hop on the free public trolley to access the island’s great recreational areas. Meals are taken at a local restaurant, on the beach, within easy walking distance. Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium A place to learn about the sea, Mote Marine is ‘the place’ for future marine biologists! Mote is a renowned scientific laboratory which is open to the public to spur the learning and understanding of our marine life. With seven specialized research centers, your students will walk away with a love for the sea and the life within. Groups will enjoy a hands-on day with a classroom, a laboratory and a field research program coupled with a trip to the aquarium. Lunch is available for purchase on-site.

Around the Bend Birding – Coastal birds like pelicans, cranes, herons, wild parrots, pipers, hawks, vultures, seagulls and crows all share Anna Maria Island with its human inhabitants. The entire island is a bird sanctuary so our feathered friends flock to the beach! Around the Bend tours teach the real Florida story to your pupils. Guides are professionally certified Master Naturalists through the University of Florida or Interpretive Guides with the National Association of Interpretation. Their mission is to teach the science of sustainability while encouraging an appreciation of history and conservations of Florida’s wild lands.

Sea Kayak Ecology Tour Experience one of the most abundant ecosystems on the planet. Only coral reefs and tropical rainforests boast a higher density and diversity of life than here in the mangrove estuary of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. After a full safety briefing, climb in and paddle the Florida waterways in one or two-person kayaks. Guided by an ecologist, we’ll explore the shallow waters finding amazing sea creatures to stunning mangroves. In addition to the birds, fish, manatees, and dolphins we hope to find, we will also look for enormous live conchs, colorful sea sponges, delicate sea stars, even wild critters like sea cucumbers and sea hares! You'll be amazed at just how much is out there.

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South Florida Museum & Bishop Planetarium As the largest natural and cultural history museum on Florida's Gulf Coast, the South Florida Museum offers engaging exhibits as well as educational programs that interpret the scientific and cultural knowledge of Florida, the world and our universe. In addition to permanent exhibits, the Museum features a constantly changing line-up of temporary exhibitions -- offering something new to discover with each visit. Featuring fossil evidence of Florida’s earliest marine and mammal inhabitants and archaeological materials representing Paleo-Indian, archaic, and pre-contact cultures, as well as local history and creative exhibitions, visitors of all ages find something to love at the South Florida Museum. The Museum also features an all-digital Planetarium and a Manatee Rehabilitation Aquarium. At the South Florida Museum, you can learn about the world around you – land, sky, and sea – through the lens of Florida’s natural sciences.

Miami / Florida Keys Activity Options Miami City Sightseeing A 2-hour Miami tour of all the greatest sights and neighborhoods. Cruise down bustling Ocean Drive, the major thoroughfare in South Beach; drive by the Villa Casa Casuarina, aka the Versace Mansion, the famous Art Deco District and much more. Biscayne Bay & Millionaire’s Row Cruise Breathtaking sights await you as we pass through some of Miami’s most elite residential areas while sailing in the sunshine. Enjoy the sea breezes while taking in the oceanfront architectural wonders housing some of the world’s most famous actors, socialites, businessmen and artists throughout the century. Allow the crystalline waters of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s iconic skyline to transport you to a new world. Soft drinks, beer, wine, cocktails and snacks are available for purchase on board. Pigeon Key Marine Sanctuary This stunning program is very hard to get into but if you can get into it, it is absolutely amazing. Enquire early and ask us for details on a 3-night or longer stay. Situated just off Marathon Key on a private island, Pigeon Key is an amazing master class-based action-filled program. From biology workshops to snorkeling and every type of marine science under the sun, you will love this experience!

Miami SeaQuarium with Penguin Encounter Learn about African penguins at Penguin Isle and immerse yourself with a hands-on penguin encounter. Providing a unique interaction with one of the world’s most beloved birds, you can experience them in an intimate setting. You’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with a penguin one-on-one. Afterwards, enjoy free time at the SeaQuarium. Other possibilities include dolphin and sea lion encounters.

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Monkey Jungle Explorers on this special adventure are immersed in a 5-acre natural habitat filled with monkeys. Your Jungle Guide brings to life the wonders of the Rainforest and its amazing creatures. Experience up close encounters with a troop of squirrel monkeys or the greeting from a capuchin monkey. Includes admission to Monkey Jungle, monkey food for personal feeding & continuous shows. Zoo Miami with ‘Immersion Education’ Master Class Enrich the lives of the zoo animals by building objects and enrichments that bring out their natural instincts. You then get to observe the animals showing off their predatory, foraging, and other behaviors as they interact with your objects. Includes Zoo admission, keeper talks, up-close animal encounters, monorail all-day pass, tram tour, lunch and a 2.5-hour zoology master class. Little Havana - Cuban History & Culture Walking Tour This tour goes beyond the surface and delves into the political, religious and social customs with significant influence and transformation of a major city. You’ll tour through one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods where waves of Cuban refugees change the landscape every decade. This cultural tour winds you through a humble but lively neighborhood, a kaleidoscope of culture, traditional customs, and vivid colors. Amble down memorial boulevard for an introduction to the history of Cuban migration and Bay of Pigs. Continue down famed "Calle 8" to admire original artwork hidden for years, witness golden exiles play and compete in dominoes at Domino Park, watch cigar rollers follow a decades-old technique to create the finest cigars, sample freshly pressed fruit juice from a local farmer's market, and more!

Everglades Alligator Farm & Airboat Ride At South Florida’s oldest alligator farm, the farm contains more than 2,000 alligators. Your trip includes an exciting airboat tour, alligator show, snake show, and an alligator feeding demonstration.

Snorkeling Excursion by Boat at John Pennekamp State Park Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, and the adjacent Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, cover approximately 178 nautical square miles of coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangrove swamps. The park contains a wide variety of tropical vegetation, shore birds and marine life. While the mangrove swamps and tropical hammocks offer visitors a unique and interesting experience, it is the coral formations and

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associated marine life that most park visitors come to enjoy. The coral reef at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park are among the most beautiful and diverse of all living communities. Your excursion includes park admission, boat to the coral reef, all snorkel gear plus approximately 2-hours of snorkeling. Your park admission includes access to gift shop, snack bar on premises (purchases at extra cost), bath house and shower facilities, plus a 30,000-gallon aquarium and visitor’s center with films and lectures on local ecology and wildlife. Adult to student ratio must meet/exceed 1:5 for students under the age of 18.

Dolphins Plus Bring your students to this fabulous educational facility to learn about marine mammal anatomy, biology, behavior, intelligence, communication, and conservation. Dolphins Plus is committed to protection of marine mammals worldwide through education, research, experiential learning, and environmental awareness. The Dolphins Plus facility is located on a canal, adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, thus creating natural seawater homes for their Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions. Some topics of study include: dolphin intelligence and communication, marine mammal care, dolphin reproduction and maternity, introduction to marine mammals, dolphin anatomy and physiology, dolphin identification and personalities, behavioral analysis/training games, marine mammal conservation and marine mammal strandings. Additionally, a swim-with-the-dolphins program may be added on at extra cost.

Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center Master Class Working to increase awareness of native and migratory bird species as well as their needs, biology, and care, the team hopes that participants develop a greater biological understanding of birds, creating a deeper personal connection with nature. It’s no secret that the Florida Keys are known for rare and unique species of birds year-round. This center is situated on the Florida Bay, very close to the Everglades National Park, where almost 400 native and migratory species can be found each year. Facilitated by resident wildlife biologists, students tour the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary where they visit the exhibits on the wetlands property. Coral Reef Restoration Foundation Field Trip The Coral Reef Restoration Foundation takes an upbeat look at a downbeat topic - coral reefs. Home to 25% of all marine species, coral reefs protect the coastlines of more than 100 countries and provide 500 million people with jobs. They are also taking a huge hit from climate change, ocean acidification, and other pressures, but there is hope! Ground-breaking work is being done with accelerating coral growth in the lab, creating nurseries in the ocean, and replanting back to the reefs is nothing less than fantastic. The CRRF’s efforts create hope for the future of sustainable coral reefs around the globe. Find out more about the work being done in this field trip visit.

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Turtle Hospital Tour – Rescue, Rehab & Release The Turtle Hospital is located on Marathon Key and is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of endangered sea turtles. Guests are invited to take a guided educational tour of the hospital facilities and the sea turtle rehabilitation area. This educational experience lasts approximately 90-minutes and provides a presentation on sea turtles as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital facilities and rehabilitation area. At the end of each program, guests are invited to feed the permanent residents.

Key West Excursion The day is yours to explore! Check out all the awesome Museums, the Aquarium, the most southern point in the USA, the Hemmingway House and more. If you decide you would like us to package in any ticketing admissions, simply let us know and this can be added to your itinerary. For ideas to include, click here: www.fla-keys.com/key-west/things-to-do

Robert is Here – Exotic Tropical Fruits Bring your wallet because once you test out a few of these, you’ll be sure to want to buy some for the road! Beautiful, luscious tropical fruits that you have probably never seen or experienced before. This is not your ordinary fruit stand! Over 500 unique types of seasonal, tropical fruits; a true fruit paradise!

Departure day Breakfast

After our fabulous week, we’ll head to the airport and start to say goodbye to Florida as we head off for our flight home; taking memories with us that will last forever!

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TROPICAL STEM

Minimum Booking Numbers: 20 students What’s Included: Round-trip flights with a scheduled carrier

3-nights’ or longer accommodation Breakfasts and dinners

Transportation for programmed activities & airport transfers Activities as selected and included in quote

Visions Tour Ambassador 24-hour emergency cover What’s Not Included: Fully comprehensive insurance (mandatory)

Transfers to/from home airport Transportation for activities not shown in the itinerary Lunches and meals not shown in Itinerary Cost of visas, full or collective passports Cost of inoculations or medication required for travel

Sightseeing / Entertainment Options not shown in Itinerary Hotel incidental deposits & bills – meals, mini-bar items, recreation charges, purchases billed to room, etc Any gratuities – coach drivers, maid service, bellman service, area guides, tour ambassador

As always, our staff are always available to you to answer any questions you may have regarding programming.

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