Aquarium of the Pacific

Eight years ago today we launched our explore.org Penguin Beach webcam! Thank you for joining us for eight years of penguin shenanigans. Tune in 24/7 at pacific.to/penguinbeachcam Photo by Robin Riggs #AOPpenguins

Add some fun to your conferences, business meetings, or family virtual meet ups with a live guest appearance by a sea lion, penguin, or sea otter! https://www.aquariumofpacific.org//info/zoom_animal_appear

A rainy weekend forecast = happy penguins! You can join them this weekend for a splashing good time. Book your reservation now: pacific.to/safety Photo by #AOPMember Bernard Delmundo

Trick or keet? Our lorikeets are enjoying their Scarium treats! Evening reservations for the last day of our Scarium of the Pacific weekend are still available, visit pacific.to/scarium to book now. : Volunteer Michelle #AOPlorikeets

Ms. Maureen presents Hanukkah music and stories along with your Aquarium Pacific Pals puppet friends!

Join us Saturday, November 7, for Virtual NOAA and Our Planet Day! Beginning at 9:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel, the public can find out how NOAA studies and monitors local marine life and what they can do to maintain a sustainable relationship with our coast and ocean. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org//info/noaa_and_our_plane

A little wiggle, yawn, and blep for your timeline Video by Robin Riggs #AOPpinnipeds

Beni the blue-throated macaw LOVES Scarium weekend and has been practicing his spooky sounds all year! Please tell him he is VERY scary. Visit pacific.to/scarium to booooook your Scarium of the Pacific visit!

Add some All Hallows libations to your Aquarium experience with these delightfully scrumptious food and beverage upgrades! https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/vi/food_beverage_upgrades

Meet Groot the giant Pacific octopus! We introduced Groot a few weeks ago when he was nameless, but we are excited to announce he has been officially named by an amazing Sea Fare donor! Groot resides in the behind the scenes portion of our recently remodeled Giant Pacific Octopus Habitat.

Cain the sea lion is helping us decorate for Scarium this weekend! What should he carve into these pumpkins? He keeps insisting on "big bite" but we'd prefer to go in a more creative direction. Scarium of the Pacific begins today, hope to sea you all in costume soon! pacific.to/scarium Photo by Robin Riggs #AOPpinnipeds

Tonight's virtual lecture, Florida Coral Rescue: A Great Adventure Story, is now streaming! Visit https://youtu.be/sOCdVmR1deg to tune in.

Learn about COVID-19 impacts on the economy, zoos and aquariums, and public health through the Aquarium’s free online class starting Nov. 10: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/even/info/aquatic_academy

It's time for another week of our Online Academy! Join in on our two classes today and Friday for awesome educational content on our YouTube (youtube.com/aquariumofthepacific) channel. Can't tune in live? Watch the archive anytime on demand. pacific.to/onlineacademy Photo by Robin Riggs

Now available: Sharks and Rays Encounter! Join an Aquarium educator and animal husbandry staff member for a private encounter with our sharks and rays in Shark Lagoon. Help us provide our bamboo sharks their morning meal and then get your feet wet as you step into our touchpools to interact with our rays. Visit pacific.to/sharkrayencounter to book now!

"He's right behind me, isn't he?"

Feeding the moon jellies is so much fun! Purchase a cup of tiny brine shrimp to gently pour over the jellies and watch as they collect the food with their stinging tentacles. This opportunity is available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. while supplies last. Video by @msdrearivera #loveAOP

During the shutdown, the Quinn family became caretakers for the Aquarium's indoor galleries. Novelist Quinn hopes for peace and quiet but finds himself inside a spooky nightmare!

We are now offering a Seal and Sea Lion Experience on Saturday and Sunday mornings! Join our animal husbandry staff at 8:15 a.m. as they feed and care for our seals and sea lions. This exclusive experience gains you early access to outdoor areas before we open to the public. Watch from the amphitheater seating area outside the exhibit as the seals and sea lions enjoy their morning meal and undergo their daily health checks. Animal care staff will discuss each animal, how we care for them, and answer your questions. After the presentation, you will have 15 minutes to begin exploring our outdoor areas before they open to the public at 9:00 a.m. This weekly experience is limited to 20 guests total. Minimum group size is four and maximum is six. Visit pacific.to/pinnipedexperience to book your experience now!

What is sustainable seafood? Join Seafood for the Future to find out in the virtual series Exploring Sustainable Seafood. Tune in twice weekly to hear from scientists & experts who will discuss the big picture of sustainable seafood: https://www.aquariumofpacific.org//exploring_sustainable_/

Let's celebrate spooky season together! Stop by for our Scarium-themed weekend this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to wear family-friendly costumes during this weekend. Islands is providing Kids Free Meal certificates each day of Scarium to the first 200 children in costume as they enter the Aquarium. Make your reservation in advance at pacific.to/safety. (Photo: Robin Riggs)

Looking for something fun to do? Visit the Aquarium with a special discount and see your favorite animals! For a limited time, save $2 a ticket when you book a mid-week visit on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday. Visit https://tickets.aquariumofpacific.org//shop/ViewItems.aspx to book your discounted visit.

It's time for another week of our Online Academy! Join us live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 9:00 a.m. at 10:00 a.m. for awesome educational content on our YouTube (youtube.com/aquariumofthepacific) channel. Can't tune in live? Watch the archive anytime on demand.