Community
outreach
beyond the classroom
Want to add a wave of excitement to your event? Our outreach team engages with the community in different ways to inspire wonder and stewardship about marine mammals and the ocean.
Booth/Tabling Events
Speaking Engagements
Whales on Wheels for Corporate Events
Check our About Page to see upcoming Community Outreach events!
Choose a program
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PMMC’s outreach team goes out into the Orange County community to raise awareness about our mission and marine mammal conservation. Our team attends festivals and other community events, bringing a number of fascinating marine mammal artifacts, pictures, activities and information related to our marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and educational efforts.
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One of our marine mammal professionals comes to your organization or event with an exciting marine mammal presentation on the current state of marine mammals and the environment, as well as the rescue, rehabilitation, and research efforts.
If you are more interested in learning about the life history, ecology, and conservation of marine mammals, we can present on that, or similar topics based on your interest.
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All Ages | $180
Step into the world of PMMC! See how rescued marine mammals get a second chance at life and learn how you can help them thrive. Our lively instructors share each patient’s story with real artifacts and interactive activities, making every moment unforgettable.
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All Ages | $180
COMMUNITY
Get a brief introduction to PMMC, followed by a look at marine mammals as sentinels of ocean health. Our scientists are currently investigating several issues stemming from human impacts on the marine environment, including cancer in California sea lions, entanglements in trash and fishing gear, climate change, harmful algal blooms, and more. Learn about research being conducted and how it informs wildlife management efforts.
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Want to make a BIG splash at your organization’s event or festival? Winston, our life-sized inflatable Gray whale can wow your crowd while our marine mammal specialists take you from head to tail with facts about whale biology, ecology, and conservation. Learn why whales are essential to our ability to survive on the planet and what we can do in our daily lives to thank them.
Are you a school? Whales on Wheels has programming specifically designed for schools aligned with NGSS and Ocean Literacy Principles.
OUTREACH EVENT
REQUEST
Thank you for your interest in having PMMC participate in your event!
Want PMMC at your next event? To request a PMMC Outreach booth, staff representative, or guest speaker please complete this form. Preferably, we ask that requests be submitted 8 weeks prior to the event date.
You will receive a response to your request in approximately 10 days confirming it was received and we will be in contact as to whether we are able to participate in your event. For events requested months in advance, please note we will need additional time for scheduling a team.
We kindly ask that you refrain from calling or sending follow-up emails while your request is being reviewed.
Our energetic and engaging instructors weave the stories of our patient’s journeys with media and real marine mammal artifacts to create a dynamic and interactive experience for participants.
Choose a program from the dropdown above or click below to contact us with questions.
inspire curiosity and ocean stewardship
at any event!
