Shark Bites
December 2020
2020 has been a tough year to say the least. Here at Sandoway, we decided early on to focus on the positives. We used our down-time thoughtfully and were able to complete many projects that needed to be done but would have been difficult to complete had we been open. Our on-going transformation has been wonderful to watch and I am excited to see where we will be at this time next year. We are looking forward to 2021 and all the possibilities it will bring, and we are especially looking forward to the new stingray-shark garden expansion project!
Sandoway will continue to be a community leader in STEM education and conservation as well as a place for you to visit to learn about our local ecosystems. We are so grateful for your support and we hope you and your families will visit us soon. We wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season. 

Danica Sanborn
Executive Director
DISCOVERY SERIES
The Discovery Series will continue with new sessions starting in January!
Open to families with kids ages 3 - 6, this 30-minute program explores different topics each week, from bugs to pythons, plants to butterflies. Each class takes place outdoors (weather permitting) and is limited to 5 families.
Click here for more info and join us to Discover More!
BACKYARD PROJECT
We're getting closer to starting our backyard renovation, providing an upgraded habitat for our nurse sharks, installing a touch tank for our stingrays and making our backyard space larger and more accessible for everyone.
Want to help us make it great?
Click on the donate button below to be a part of this amazing project!
NEW OUTREACH PROGRAM
Sandoway is out in the community!

With the generous support of The Jim Moran Foundation, Sandoway is providing free programs and books to the kids at the Milagro Center and the Florence Fuller Center. We're thrilled to share environmental education and our animal residents with the community and we look forward to welcoming the kids here at the center!

For more information about our outreach programs, contact us.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
"Madisan Biordi has been an Aquariums Assistant here at Sandoway for over a year and has been extremely helpful with the care of our aquatic animals," Zach Graff, Aquarist, tell us. "Over the past year volunteering with us, Madi has learned many important aspects of the marine science field including water chemistry testing and control, the design, function, and maintenance of aquatic life support systems and how to properly care for the many aquatic organisms in our exhibits including fish, sharks, rays, and corals."  

Madi is currently a Freshman at Florida Atlantic University, studying to be a Marine Biologist, with a specific interest in becoming an Aquaculture Specialist. She feels strongly that people need to learn that the ocean and the marine life in it are beautiful, even if they can look dangerous. Her favorite part of volunteering at Sandoway is speaking at shark feedings and educating the people who come through the center. Her goal is to make people aware of how we can save the ocean before it's too late. "The critters and I are very grateful to have Madi here as part of the team!" adds Zach. Thanks Madi! We all appreciate everything you bring to Sandoway!
ANIMAL NEWS
Sandoway welcomes Kahoot, our new Eastern Screech Owl! Kahoot is super cute and definitely a hoot! Come by and meet our new friend!

Kahoot is one of our adoptable animals (don't worry - we'll take care of him!). To adopt Kahoot, click here.
Two of our nurse sharks were relocated this past summer to larger habitats but we still have our friend Norman. Now the only one who gets in his way when it comes to food is Ms. Bubbles, our porcupine puffer fish. She definitely gives him a run for his money!
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
Many of our animal friends are available for symbolic adoption! What a great gift for the animal lover in your life! Click here to choose your animal package!
Memberships make great gifts! Every membership includes:

  • 15% discount in the Sandoway gift shop
  • Invitations to members only events
  • 10% discount on birthday parties
  • 20% off your check at Deck 84 on Atlantic Ave
  • 15% off your check at Surf Shack Subs, Smoothies, & Bowls 
  • 10% off your entire purchase at Original Popcorn House 
  • $3.00 of your entry at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
  • $5.00 off your check, excluding alcohol, at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza Delray Beach
  • $5.00 off any order (no minimum) with Delray Delivery Dudes
  • $2.00 off entry at Silverball Museum on Atlantic Ave
  •  $2.00 off every ticket purchased with Delray Beach Historical Tour

Click here to get your
membership today!

For more information about memberships, adoptions
and events, visit our website.

Sandoway will close at 2 PM on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Sandoway will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Happy Holidays from all of us at
Sandoway Discovery Center!
We love our community partners! Thank you for supporting them.