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Sunday, September 20, 2026

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At 2:00 PM: Penguins Live!
Underwater Viewing; Beluga Rescue Chat
Amphitheater
At 3:30 PM: Shark Chat
Wild Reef; Must See Tour
At 4:00 PM: Beluga Rescue Chat
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Common blue mussel

Mytilus edulis

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Polar Play Zone

Type	Mollusks

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