Make Waves With Us: We’re Bringing a Baby Stingray to Central PA!
CAST YOUR VOTE to name the baby stingray.
Discovery Space of Central PA is bringing a baby stingray to its Marine Life Center!
In partnership with Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, our Marine Life Center will soon feature one of these mesmerizing marine animals, giving kids and families across the region a unique chance to connect with the wonders of the ocean—right here in State College.
In The News:
Baby Stingray Making New Home at State College Marine Center – WTAJ
Discovery Space Bringing Baby Stingray to Centre County – StateCollege.com
Why It Matters
Right now, the closest places to see stingrays are a couple of hours away. By bringing them to Discovery Space, we’re making marine science accessible to families in Altoona, Lock Haven, Penns Valley, and beyond. This isn’t just about convenience—it’s about sparking wonder, curiosity, and joy through up-close encounters with marine life.
Gifts from our community help us bring marine life experiences like this closer to home!
The Latest Stingray News
Thanks to YOU, we’ve met our initial $6,600 fundraising goal to prepare for the arrival of our first baby stingray. Our team is hard at work bringing the stingray exhibit to life, and our current plan is to open the stingray exhibit to the public on Saturday, March 15th! Here’s what we’re focused on right now:
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Safely transitioning animals to prepare the stingray’s future habitat.
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Building the perfect environment for the juvenile ray.
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Collaborating with marine experts at Electric City Aquarium to ensure exceptional care and long-term sustainability.
We’re continuing to fundraise to create far-reaching and lasting impact, including:
- Ongoing care and maintenance of the stingray tank.
- Marine science-inspired STEM programs for kids and families.
- Hands-on marine life internships for local high school students.
Your support makes all the difference. Together, we can inspire the next generation of marine scientists and bring exciting opportunities to Central PA.
Will you help us keep the momentum going? Donate today!
Dive Deeper
Why Stingrays?
Stingrays are fascinating creatures, known for their graceful movements and vital role in ocean ecosystems. This initiative allows us to share their beauty and importance with our community—while creating a temporary home for them to thrive.
From Tiny to Mighty
By providing a home for our first baby stingray, we’re helping it thrive and grow, so it can eventually rejoin the larger tank at Electric City Aquarium, just like these amazing adult stingrays!
Be part of something extraordinary.
Do you have resources, passion, and ideas that could help us build on this momentum?
Let’s chat and work together to create unforgettable marine life experiences for kids and families.
Reach out to Executive Director Michele Crowl PhD at .