Within the Whale: FAQs

A: Anyone with or without a mobility aid can comfortably, and safely enter inside the whale. See our video on our home page for a better look at the entryway (zippers on both sides of door for a wider entry point).

A: The whale is about 43 feet long, 26 feet wide (at the flippers), and 7 feet tall—just the right size for school cafeterias, gymnasiums, and community centers!

A: Possibly! There may be an added charge as more equipment is necessary. As long as the weather is nice and we have access to an electrical outlet, we can be outside. A smooth surface is preferred (grass, cement, nothing pokey).

A: The whale can accommodate about 20 kids at a time (with a couple of adults). If the group is all adults, we can accommodate about 15 at a time.

A: All programs align with NGSS standards. Please see our program overviews:
K-5 ~ Middle School ~ High School ~ Community ~ Add-Ons

A: She is named after a real whale off the coast of Maine, named Chunk. Learn more about Chunk’s story here.

A: We are open to discussing further distances. If you are located in Massachusetts, check out the Whalemobile or Whales and Dolphin Conservation. If you are in New Hampshire, check out Blue Ocean Society.

A: This whale was created by an inflatable company in Minnesota, Landmark Creations.

A: If you come across any kind of dolphin, porpoise, whale, or seal on a beach or in shallow water, please call Marine Mammals of Maine at 1-800-532-9551.