Dodgers players Blake Snell and Landon Knack were on an important mission today…surprise the students of 75th Street Elementary with a tour of the Aquarium! #DodgersLoveLA

We’re so excited to unveil our new Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center! 🐢 Every turtle has a story of survival, and you can help write the next chapter. Learn more and support the Aquarium’s Rescue to Release campaign: pacific.to/saveturtles

A new sea turtle rehabilitation area is now open! For the first time, visitors can see rescued sea turtles as they undergo rehabilitation with the goal of release to the wild. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_opens_new_area_dedicated_to_sea_turtle_rehabilitation

Aquarium of the Pacific invites SoCal high school and college students to participate in a short film festival celebrating ocean-themed topics. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/hightide

Pretty good right? 🌊🦁🦉

Join us this weekend for our twenty-third annual Festival of Human Abilities! Our annual Festival of Human Abilities is a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/festival_of_human_abilities/

Join me on February 4, from 7 to 9pm PT for a First Wednesdays event on "Weather and Water Extremes on a Warming Planet: The California Experience," hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific 🐋 in Long Beach, CA! The event will also be recorded & live-streamed.

Did you catch Rachel diving LIVE on TikTok today? It was a blast! What do you think, should we do more underwater livestreaming? 🤔

Aquarium News: For the first time in many years, Aquarium guests can now see one of the largest seahorses in the world. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/pacific_seahorses_introduced_to_southern_california_gallery/archive

Aquarium News: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented the Aquarium with the award at Topanga Lagoon https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_recognized_for_its_role_in_saving_endangered_tidewater_gobies/archive

Did you know we offer in-person learning opportunities for children and families? Foster a love for the ocean through these engaging hands-on science programs, including a series happening this weekend! Visit https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/programs/children_family to learn more.

No way, your New Year's resolution is to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific? That's the best resolution we've ever heard. 🥳

2016 is about to be 10 years ago! We were all about the filters and boomerangs. A lot has changed around here, but what hasn’t is our commitment to conservation, education, and instilling a sense of wonder for the Pacific Ocean. 🥳

End 2025 on an otterly good note and support orphaned otter pups! When you donate, you help provide seafood for the otters, veterinary exams, enrichment items, and so much more. Join us in saving sea otters today at pacific.to/seaotters2025

What the time between Christmas and New Year's feels like 🙃🤪😵‍💫 Photo by Robin Riggs

NYE plans getting rained out? Our party is on rain or shine! Join us at the Aquarium of the Pacific for an unforgettable evening full of music, magic, and marine life. Tickets are still available: pacific.to/nye

...and to all a goodnight 🎄💙

What do you think? 🎅📋✅

A Hollywood Pawshake is in otter for Volunteer Linda’s holiday ice treats! She makes works of edible art that are otterly devoured in minutes. 🦦🎄🎁

It's a wonderful week to visit the Aquarium! We are open daily except on December 25. Reservations are required December 26 through January 4. Make yours at pacific.to/visit ☃️

Are our divers on the naughty list? 🎅🤿🫧

Kick off the new year in the most unique way possible – under the sea! Join us at the Aquarium of the Pacific for an unforgettable evening full of music, magic, and marine life. And of course, we’ll all come together for the ultimate confetti countdown to 2026! pacific.to/nye 18+ only. 🌙🎆🍾

Crabs aren’t creepy, they’re ocean heroes! From cleaning up the seafloor to feeding seabirds and fish, crabs keep marine ecosystems running smoothly. Next time you see a crab, think of it as a tiny guardian of the ocean and give it some respect instead of the ick. 🦀🙌🦸

Tonight's First Wednesday's lecture, Pacific Walruses, is now streaming! Tune in live or watch the playback https://youtu.be/xZA4GIo58O4

Orcas spotted on last night’s Whale Watch! Bumper, Orion, Star, and Comet put on quite a show for the 3PM Harbor Breeze Cruises and Whale Watching tour. Join us daily at 12 & 3PM in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more! pacific.to/boatadventures 🐳

On this week's episode of Aquarium of the Podcific, Aquarist Heidi takes listeners on a deep dive into the wonderfully weird world of eels. 🎧 Visit pacific.to/podcific or find Aquarium of the Podcific anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Now through December 21, you can enjoy festive decorations, daily appearances by Santa Diver, photo opportunities, holiday films, shopping in the Pacific Collections gift store, and more. Don’t miss the holiday magic at the Aquarium! pacific.to/holidays

Each year, endangered sea otter pups strand on the beaches of central California. By partnering with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Surrogacy program, we can give these pups a second chance. On this #GivingTuesday, we need your help! pacific.to/seaotters2025

The Aquarium has partnered with ReShark to help to recover populations of endangered zebra sharks in Indonesia. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_partners_with_reshark_to_help_restore_endangered_zebra_sharks_in_the_wild/

Me on December 1st: 😁🎄

Swimming with sharks? No sweat! Diver Haley dives into Tropical Reef every week during her volunteer shift. Sharks are often misunderstood; they are shy and elusive animals that are critically important to our oceans. Our staff dive with sharks daily, ensuring exhibits are in tip-top shape! 🤿🦈💙

Rosie, a four-year-old Magellanic penguin, is making her debut at the Aquarium of the Pacific. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/the_aquarium_of_the_pacific_welcomes_new_penguin_rosie_ahead_of_the_holiday_season/archive

Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for choosing to uplift your Aquarium's mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. 🧡

Meet the wavy turban snail! 🐌 As you can see, their shells become a mini ecosystem of organisms. They feast on kelp and algae using their radula, or a special tongue covered in tiny teeth. Find them in our newly revamped Shorebirds Habitat! Video by Aquarist Sophia

It’s Family Volunteer Day! 💙 Today, we’re celebrating families who give back together and make a difference in their communities. At the Aquarium, families can dive into volunteering side by side. Want to join? Visit Visit pacific.to/famvol to learn more about family volunteer opportunities! 🌊

hey do you have any games on your phone? 🦦🫴 Video by Mammalogist Amanda

Two singers in the rain! 🎤🎶☔️

I think he likes it? 😅☔️

It’s International Day of Zoo & Aquarium Educators! 🐟💡 Our educators spark curiosity everywhere, making #STEMforALL a reality. Every show, field trip, and program is powered by their passion. Please join us in thanking an educator who made your visit extra fintastic. 👏

Can't see the Northern Lights? Check out the lights in our Northern Pacific Gallery. Comb jellies have eight rows of cilia, or combs, that propel them through the water, producing a flickering, rainbow-like appearance with their movements. 🌈💡🌌 Photo by Robin Riggs #AOPjellies

Congratulations to our 2025 Photo Night Winners! The Aquarium’s 16th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of workshops, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations. Sea you next year! 📸 🥇Grand Prize Winner: Ahmad Alomar 🐸

Happy Veterans Day! Today, we salute our guests and staff members who have served. 💙 Photo by Robin Riggs

The Aquarium of the Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeffrey Flocken as its new CEO. He will lead the Aquarium in its ongoing quest to be a trailblazer in species conservation and animal welfare. www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/a...

Happy Halloween! How to celebrate Scarium style: 👻 Listen to Aquarium of the Podcific's Ghost Stories episode open.spotify.com/episode/3UQE... 🎃 Carve a pumpkin of your favorite animal! 🧛‍♀️ Join us this evening for Fright Dive pacific.to/nightdive 🙀 Have a safe & fun evening!

Happy Hallo-week! Our redtoothed triggerfish is ready for trick or treating, it’s already got the fangs for it. 🦇🧛‍♀️🦷 Photo by Ken Kurtis

Pumpkin the puffin proudly presents her picture-perfect pumpkin patch! Now say that 3x fast. 🎃🎃🎃 Photo by Robin Riggs

Did you know we publish a digital magazine three times a year? The latest issue of Pacific Currents is out and features stories on our local green sea turtles. Visit pacific.to/currents to read more! 🐢

On the latest episode of our podcast, learn why monarch butterflies are important and how you can help support these iconic pollinators in your own backyard. 🦋🧡👑 🎧 Visit pacific.to/podcific or find Aquarium of the Podcific anywhere you listen to podcasts!

It’s National Vet Tech Appreciation Week! Our incredible Veterinary Technicians provide vital care for the 12,000 animals that reside at the Aquarium, AND tend to animals that are a part of our rescue and release programs. 🩺🦦🐢🦭🩻

Scarium Family Night is this Friday, October 17th, from 6:30-9:00PM! This family-friendly event includes a costume contest, DJ, vampire-magician, tank-or-treating, and more. Visit www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/... for tickets and info! 🧛‍♂️🎃🦈