Tee-up for a round of golf to support The Florida Aquarium’s Marine Science Teacher Education Program. Join us for the 2nd Annual Surf & Turf Classic sponsored by Bennigan's & enjoy a wonderful day of golf, prizes, giveaways and much more, all for a great cause. Thursday, September 8, 2005 Bay Palms South Golf Course, MacDill AFB 8 a.m.

• Shotgun Start
• Scramble Format
• Continental Breakfast
• Post-Tournament Awards & Luncheon Reception

Foursome: $450, Single Player: $150 Pre-registration is required. For more information call (813)273-4568 or visit www.flaquarium.org

Spend your Labor Day weekend with family and Friends at the Aquarium with extended hours until 9 p.m. on Sunday, September 4.  Don't miss the fireworks over the Channel at 9 p.m. Explore A Shore is the best seat in the house. Space is limited, so get here early. Florida residents enjoy $4 off Aquarium admission. 

School may be out on Labor Day… but the Aquarium is IN! If you are looking for a fun and affordable option for your child, let us fill his/her day off from school with excitement on Monday, September 5 in our Labor Day Camp Wild Workers.  Explore how animals work hard every day to make our life more enjoyable. What would life be without honey or milk? Come taste all the wonderful things that animals make. Find out what dolphins do to help the Navy, and play the echolocation game to test your hearing compared to a dolphin. You will also get a peek behind the scenes at the Aquarium’s animals “in training.” $30 members / $36 non-members ($6 for lunch option)            

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 in 1,000,000 gallons of water without ever getting wet. From formal events to corporate strolling dinners, the Aquarium provides the unique setting for your next event. We'll take care of all the details, you just enjoy your event.

• Aquarium members, don't forget it's Swaptember: Free Admission to MOSI and Lowry Park Zoo September 1 - 30 as part of our SHARE Program. Just show your Aquarium membership card. Aquarium members also can buy memberships to Lowry and MOSI at a 10% discount. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to visit Tampa’s other premier attractions! Visit Lowry's Web site www.lowryparkzoo.com and MOSI's Web site www.mosi.org. Also from the SHARE Program:
• Starting in September through January 31, 2006, Aquarium members receive free admission to Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, located only 70 miles north of Tampa! This popular state park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, American crocodiles and river otters. Manatee programs are offered three times daily.         Visit www.homosassasprings.org   for  more information.                   
• Please note that September is the last month of 2005 for another popular area attraction - Mote Marine Aquarium in Sarasota! Aquarium members receive free admission to Mote, featuring many exciting sea creatures, including manatees, dolphins and sea turtles visit www.mote.org.

• Another SHARE Program update: Florida Aquarium members can now receive 20% off their entire bill (excluding alcohol) at Bennigan’s in Channelside! Please present your membership card to receive the discount. We are pleased to welcome Bennigan’s on board as a sponsor of the Aquarium’s education program.

The Florida Aquarium has a new dog and we are looking for a name for her. She is a 6-month-old Labrador Retriever from Lab rescue and she will be part of our new show out in Explore A Shore at the Sea Stage this Winter. Kids 12 and under can participate in our "Name the Dog" contest. Just submit your name and why you think that is the best name for her. The winner will receive a membership to the Aquarium (if you are already a member, your membership will be extended.). Each name submission entitles you to a FREE child's admission with a paying adult. Just submit your name for details. Visit www.flaquarium.org/dog to submit your name.