Mystic Aquarium & ARSOME Announce Subscription Box Service

MYSTIC, CT (DECEMBER 1, 2020) -- This #GivingTuesday, Mystic Aquarium is excited to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Animal Heroes,’ a one-of-a-kind monthly subscription box that will call on youth to give back to the planet. The Aquarium’s world-class educational programming and ARSOME Technology Group’s powerful immersive technology have joined forces to create a one-of-a-kind Educational Experience. This incredible educational tool offers grade-school students the chance to become heroes for our planet by discovering how they can help preserve wildlife, conserve natural resources, and give back to the earth through interactive games, videos, and unique outdoor activities and challenges.

“It makes perfect sense to announce the upcoming launch of ‘Animal Heroes’ on #GivingTuesday,” said Katie Cubina, Senior Vice President of Mission Programs at Mystic Aquarium.

This year, the #GivingTuesday movement is critically important as people search for ways to stay connected to each other and empower their communities. Emphasizing opportunities to give back to organizations and causes in ways that allow for social connection and kindness, #GivingTuesday unleashes the power to transform our communities and their world.

An Animal Heroes subscription offers children and families an exciting way to stay connected through learning, calls on youth to give back to the planet and supports Mystic Aquarium’s conservation- focused mission.

Powered by Connecticut-based software developers ARSOME Technology Group, the ‘Animal Heroes’ monthly subscription box includes a diverse suite of digital content as well as a variety of hands on activities. Users can customize their own ‘Animal Heroes’ avatar, test their knowledge with fun facts and quizzes, tackle conservation challenges, and interact with the physical world using augmented reality features in the ‘Animal Heroes’ app. Additional outdoor activities help ‘Animal Heroes’ practice conservation in their own backyard.

“We at ARSOME are absolutely thrilled with the opportunity to partner with Mystic Aquarium,” said Benjamin D. Williams, Co-Founder and CEO. “We believe the ‘Animal Heroes’ subscription box will demonstrate how families can actively engage, experience, and enjoy the education and entertainment benefits as children and families continue to look for new and creative ways to immerse themselves in technology.”

Each month the box will be themed around a featured animal, including African penguins, beluga whales, sharks and sea turtles. The amazing digital technology is complemented by fun ‘hero gear,’ including stuffed animals, trading cards, adoption certificates, and much more.

The ‘Animal Heroes’ subscription box, a thoughtful, educational, fun and ‘good for the Earth’ gift will be available for purchase in mid-December, just in time for holiday gift giving.

For more information on how to join the ‘Animal Heroes’ mission and become an ambassador for the planet this #GivingTuesday, sign up for updates here.

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ABOUT MYSTIC AQUARIUM

Mystic Aquarium, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, is counted among the nation’s leading aquariums, offering exemplary care to a variety of species while also serving as the northeast’s premier marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation center. Robust conservation and education programming along with unparalleled visitor experiences serve to strengthen personal connections to the animals and their environments. The mission of Mystic Aquarium is to inspire people to care for and protect the ocean planet through conservation, education and research, and introduces approximately 800,000 guests annually to thousands of animals through structured interpretations, specially curated exhibits and hands-on interactions. As a leading research organization, Mystic Aquarium employs a full staff of scientists engaged in projects focused on the conservation and sustainability of our ocean planet.

ABOUT ARSOME TECHNOLOGY GROUP

ARSOME Technology is a Connecticut based software development company specializing in immersive technology and strategic partnerships. The Founders, David and Benjamin met at Eastern Connecticut State University and started the company in 2016. At the time David, was Benjamin's Information Systems Professor and Benjamin was a senior at the university. Since its birth, ARSOME Technology has launched successful products and Divisions, most notably ARSOME Health. For more information on the company and its story, please visit http://www.ARSOME.com.