Upcoming Events
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
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
Behind the Scenes Tours
1:30pm - 2:00pm
What does it take to care for a 1 million gallon goldfish bowl? Come with us to see the ins and outs of the aquarium world. See how to vaccum in the water, make food for 500 pound sea lion and what it looks like ABOVE the water in Passages of the Deep.Behind-the-scenes tours run every day from June through August. Maximum number of participants per tour: 15. 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
Shark Conservation Week
9:00am - 4:00pm
They are an ancient species with a lineage that extends back millions of years. They are perfectly adapted to their environment. They inspire fear and fascination. They are sharks.But due to prejudice, habitat destruction, climate change and over-hunting, sharks are rapidly becoming one of the most imperiled creatures on Earth. Every year, humans harvest millions of sharks from the ... 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
Behind the Scenes Tours
1:30pm - 2:00pm
What does it take to care for a 1 million gallon goldfish bowl? Come with us to see the ins and outs of the aquarium world. See how to vaccum in the water, make food for 500 pound sea lion and what it looks like ABOVE the water in Passages of the Deep.Behind-the-scenes tours run every day from June through August. Maximum number of participants per tour: 15. 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
Behind the Scenes Tours
1:30pm - 2:00pm
What does it take to care for a 1 million gallon goldfish bowl? Come with us to see the ins and outs of the aquarium world. See how to vaccum in the water, make food for 500 pound sea lion and what it looks like ABOVE the water in Passages of the Deep.Behind-the-scenes tours run every day from June through August. Maximum number of participants per tour: 15. 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
