• Wash hands thoroughly each time you enter and exit the Tide Pool area.
• Ensure animals are alive and in good health. Report any problems to 205 using the phone provided in the exhibit (x 1363). 205 will then call Husbandry.
• Check Tide Pool surface and surrounding area for debris and throw away.
• Check headset for proper functioning. Report any problems to 205.

• Greet and respond to all guests as they approach the Tide Pool. Use the microphone and speech provided at the end of this topic to educate.
• Handle all animals carefully. Have children use only 2 fingers to touch animals.
• Guests may reach in and gently (with one or two fingers) touch sea stars. Sea stars are not to be lifted from the water. If all sea stars are out of reach of a guest, you may move one within reach - preferably under water.
• Do not handle any one animal excessively. Handle only the animals in the gray bins. Do not leave the animals out of water for more than 2-3 minutes.
• If any animals are attached to the side of the wall, do NOT try to pry them off.
• Do not put anything on the concrete walls. Remove any foreign objects.

TIDE POOL EXHIBIT
- Water temperature: 60º
- Gallons of water: Over 1,200
- Habitat: Atlantic Shore Tidal Area