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Explore Marine Life at Kobe Suma Sea World

Kobe Suma Sea World, operated by Granvista Hotel & Resort and located in Kobe, Japan, offers an exciting educational program titled 'Living Creatures Smashing School' starting from September 6, 2025. This program is designed specifically for elementary school students and aims to enhance their understanding of marine animals, particularly dolphins and sharks, through interactive learning.

Program Overview

This hands-on program will be held on weekends and holidays from September to November, featuring a series of engaging lectures and observation opportunities. Participants will learn from dolphin trainers and observe a baby bottlenose dolphin that was born in February this year. Additionally, students will observe swimming sharks and learn about the differences between various species through discussions and practical demonstrations.

Learning and Activities

• - Lectures: Start with engaging sessions focusing on dolphins and sharks, where students can gain insights from expert trainers.
• - Observation: Get up close with a mother and baby bottlenose dolphin and watch sharks in their habitat, enhancing knowledge about marine life behaviors.
• - Crafting Session: At the end of the program, children will have the opportunity to create a keychain using real shark teeth as a takeaway from their learning experiences. This hands-on project makes for an incredible souvenir to remind them of their educational adventure.

Important Dates

September Sessions: 6th, 13th, 15th, 20th, 23rd, 28th (6 days)
October Sessions: 4th, 5th, 11th, 19th, 25th, 26th (6 days)
November Sessions: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 15th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th (11 days)
Note: Program details may change due to weather conditions or the animals' situation. Furthermore, some exhibits may not be accessible during the program.

Schedule

• - Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (for specific dates, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM)
• - Target Audience: Elementary school students from 1st to 6th grade, accompanied by one parent or guardian. Please note that only one adult is allowed per child, and younger children, such as preschoolers, are not permitted to participate.
• - Capacity: 10 groups (20 participants) each day
• - Cost: Free to join, but a separate admission fee to the Sea World is required.

Application Process

Parents interested in enrolling their children must register in advance through the official website during the specified application periods. For September, registrations open from August 21, 2025, noon until August 27, 2025, noon. Future months' details will be provided later on the official site.
Sign up here: Living Creatures Smashing School Registration

Selection Notification: Participants will be informed via email if they are successful in securing a spot.

Come and immerse yourself in an educational adventure at Kobe Suma Sea World, where learning about marine animals becomes fun and unforgettable!