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Learn about Whales and Help Save a Life

Check out our new whale behavior visual guide! Dive in to discover the “why” behind the different behaviors you might see.

Learn fun facts about these gentle giants, what conservation efforts are helping to protect them, ways you can be a whale champion and more.

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a tour group looks out over the patient pens from the observation deck
  • Youth, Adults & Families

Educational Programming For All Ages

The Marine Mammal Center's innovative and diverse public learning programs foster enthusiasm for marine science and a sense of responsibility for ocean health through a dynamic connection to marine mammals.


Interested in Visiting?

Our Sausalito hospital and visitor center is now open to the public. Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital to see animal care experts providing life-saving care to patients so they can be released back to the wild.


Plan Your Visit

child pointing at patient pens
photo by Elena Graham © The Marine Mammal Center
student looks into microscope
photo by Elena Graham © The Marine Mammal Center


Bring Your Students to Our Hospital

Enhance your curriculum with an interactive school tour of our hospital in Sausalito, California. Our guided tours focus on the Center's mission and work, including topics such as what we feed our patients to how we diagnose diseases. All of our school programs align with the Next Generation Science Standards.

Learn more about field trip options

Have Questions?

Contact us at edu@tmmc.org.

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