Upcoming Events
Giant Pacific Octopus Encounter
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Are you a sucker for the spineless? Go behind-the-scenes on a popular encounter to shake our octopus's hand... er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet!Spineless... And Spectacular!Octopuses live along the rocky shores and in tide pools, where they prowl the ocean bottom in search of crab, scallops, clams and other crustaceans. Their... more
Sea Lion Kisses
2:30pm - 2:45pm
No trip to the Aquarium is complete without a fishy kiss from a sea lion! Take a trip behind the scenes and meet one of our furry friends and get a memory you will never forget. Make sure to bring your camera!This is a short, 15-minute program. For a more in-depth look at California Sea Lions, we suggest you consider our hour-long Sea Lion Encounter program. Ages 8 and up. Maximum n... more
Giant Pacific Octopus Encounter
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Are you a sucker for the spineless? Go behind-the-scenes on a popular encounter to shake our octopus's hand... er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet!Spineless... And Spectacular!Octopuses live along the rocky shores and in tide pools, where they prowl the ocean bottom in search of crab, scallops, clams and other crustaceans. Their... more
Sea Lion Kisses
2:30pm - 2:45pm
No trip to the Aquarium is complete without a fishy kiss from a sea lion! Take a trip behind the scenes and meet one of our furry friends and get a memory you will never forget. Make sure to bring your camera!This is a short, 15-minute program. For a more in-depth look at California Sea Lions, we suggest you consider our hour-long Sea Lion Encounter program. Ages 8 and up. Maximum n... more
Sea Lion Kisses
2:30pm - 2:45pm
No trip to the Aquarium is complete without a fishy kiss from a sea lion! Take a trip behind the scenes and meet one of our furry friends and get a memory you will never forget. Make sure to bring your camera!This is a short, 15-minute program. For a more in-depth look at California Sea Lions, we suggest you consider our hour-long Sea Lion Encounter program. Ages 8 and up. Maximum n... more
Sea Lion Encounter
10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 8 and up. Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474.Sea Lion Encounters allow participants to discuss the natural history and conservation of these magnificent animals with Aquarium staff, learn about their basic needs, and receive a fishy kiss from one of the Aquarium's amazing marine m... more
Open Sea Interpretive Dive
11:30am - 12:00pm
About the Open Sea Exhibit The longest tunnel in Passages of the Deep also represents the world’s largest environment – the Open Sea. There are no towering kelp forests or narrow rocky channels here… just water as far as the eye can see. Most of the species represented in this exhibit live in the upper strata of water, commonly referred to as the Sunlit Zone. This area is alive with f... more
Behind The Scenes Tour
1:30pm - 2:00pm
How do you work with a slimy Pacific Hagfish, a five-hundred pound California Sea Lion and a quirky, charismatic Tufted Puffin? Travel behind the scenes with us to explore the ins and outs of caring for over 20,000 animals everyday. You’ve walked through the Passages of the Deep tunnels, now see what’s above the water and discover how Aquarium staff feed, train and support these amazing ocean... more
Sea Lion Kisses
2:30pm - 2:45pm
No trip to the Aquarium is complete without a fishy kiss from a sea lion! Take a trip behind the scenes and meet one of our furry friends and get a memory you will never forget. Make sure to bring your camera!This is a short, 15-minute program. For a more in-depth look at California Sea Lions, we suggest you consider our hour-long Sea Lion Encounter program. Ages 8 and up. Maximum n... more
Sea Lion Encounter
10:00am - 11:00am
Ages 8 and up. Learn about the Aquarium’s pinnipeds, get a sea lion kiss behind the scenes at the Aquarium. Make reservations in advance by calling 541-867-3474.Sea Lion Encounters allow participants to discuss the natural history and conservation of these magnificent animals with Aquarium staff, learn about their basic needs, and receive a fishy kiss from one of the Aquarium's amazing marine m... more
