Request Fairy Shrimp Eggs

If you are a teacher participating in the Splash Elementary Program, please fill out this form to request a packet of fairy shrimp eggs.  We regret that we are only able to supply eggs to those currently enrolled in the program.

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What's in a name?

For Splash students, a "Tadpole Shrimp" is an endangered species that lives in vernal pools. For rice farmers, a "Tadpole Shrimp" is a common pest that destroys their rice fields. A rice farmer would think you were crazy wanting to save "Tadpole Shrimp" from extinction!

With scientific names, there's no room for confusion: the rice pest is Triops longicaudatus and the endangered species is Lepidurus packardi. Even a scientists who speak different languages can understand one another when they all use the Latin name!

Learn more about tadpole shrimp!
Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Treat your students to a Splash in the Class presentation!

Splash in the Class presentations are a fun way to teach your students how to take care of their local environment. These interactive presentations are designed for grades 3 - 6 and last about 70 minutes. Best of all, they're completely FREE!

Find out more about about Splash in the Class.