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PrintParent to Parent: Seal trainer for a day
"I liked when they kissed me, cause that was so awesome"
The New England aquarium is giving them a chance to be a "Seal trainer for a day"
Belinda Brackett, Atlantic Harbor Seal Trainer. NE Aquarium
"Basically participants hang out with trainers for about two ours and learn a variety of different things"
The classes are small, and each child learns about feeding and caring for the Atlantic harbor seals.
Belinda Brackett, Atlantic Harbor Seal Trainer. NE Aquarium
"Ok, I am going to hook this on my belt and feed them like this
...So guests will get a good feel for that and they will also be involved with two different training sessions with our Atlantic Harbor Seals".
Its a hands on approach, and the kids can also put the seals through their paces.
Stephanie Hogan, seal trainer for a day
"I liked it when I got to tap on the bucket and say all gone"
Parents love the experience-
Stephen Hussey, Max & Stephanie's dad
"The best learning experience is actually interacting with them."
And adults are welcome to take part as well.
Jonathan Correia, trainer for a day
"It's a great learning experience these animals are very smart and it's so great to be able to interact with them.
The New England Aquarium says its a great way to get involved.
Belinda Brackett, Atlantic Harbor Seal Trainer. NE Aquarium
"I think that most people walk away learning hat training animals using a fun approach is very effective and works really, really well".
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