Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Activities
Careers / Practical Training / Work Experience at the Aquarium
Careers at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is managed and operated by Ocean Expo Commemorative Park Management Foundation. The foundation does not recruit staff on a regular basis.
When the foundation is recruiting full-time or part-time staff, relevant information will be published in the "Careers" section of the foundation's website. For details, please refer to Ocean Expo Commemorative Park Management Foundation's Careers page.
Practical training at the Aquarium
For students, graduate students, and technical college students, the Aquarium provides practical training in raising animals. Students in second year or above who are enrolled in a natural science course at university or technical college are eligible to take part.
Over a one-week period, students watch and assist aquarium staff conducting their duties of raising and speaking about the Aquarium's creatures. Should you wish to take part, please contact the Aquarium at least two months in advance in order that numbers and schedules can be arranged.
Inquiries:
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Fish Section, Education and Outreach Officer
- TEL: 0980-48-2742
- FAX: 0980-48-4399
Work Experience Program at the Aquarium
The Work Experience Program is one of the programs offered by the education committee as part of its career guidance efforts, and is conducted in cooperation with various companies. Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium plays its part in this program by providing work experience opportunities to junior high school and high school students in Okinawa Prefecture. At the aquarium, staff guide students as they learn to work with the aquarium's animals. Up to six students accompanied by a teacher (not a guardian) may take part. If you wish to take part in the program, please apply at least one month in advance.
Inquiries:
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium: Fish Section, Education and Outreach Officer
- TEL: 0980-48-2742
- FAX: 0980-48-4399
Other Educational Programs at the Aquarium
If you wish to take part in other educational programs, such as the interview practice sessions for high school and university students, please have the teacher concerned contact the Education and Outreach officer at the Aquarium. The officer will arrange a suitable program upon hearing the teacher's request. Please note that we are unable to accept applications from travel agents.
Churaumi Mobile Aquarium
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium has a “Churaumi Mobile Aquarium” for people unable to visit the ocean or the Aquarium, enabling them to see and touch tropical fish that live in the Okinawa Sea.
The mobile aquarium is perfect as a learning resource for welfare institutes and special-needs schools.