News & Announcements
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Aquarium Welcomes Sea Otter Pup
A young rescued male southern sea otter pup (Enhydra lutris neresis) was introduced to his new home in the Sea Otter Exhibit at the Oregon Coast Aquarium today, under close supervision of Aquarium mammalogists. The pup, designated #564, was transported from the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California February 22 and has been living in a separate holding pool since his arrival.&nbs... more
Hospitality Days for Lincoln County
Oregon Coast Aquarium thanks Lincoln County hospitality employees with free admission to the Aquarium during its seventh annual Hospitality Days, May 1-24. Employees at hotels, motels, restaurants, food service workers and gas station employees will get in for free and they may bring two guests for half price admission each. “We know that when visitors ask about local attract... more
Celebrate Earth Day April 21
The Oregon Coast Aquarium will celebrate Earth Day Saturday, April 21 with a variety of earth-friendly activities and exhibitors. The event will include children’s crafts, face painting and information booths offering information on animals, invasive species and native plants. Visitors can enjoy organic snacks, green powered smoothies and free tree saplings. The event is free with the ... more
The Sea & Me Opens May 26
The Oregon Coast Aquarium will open The Sea and Me, a new children’s interactive exhibit, amid Memorial Day weekend festivities, May 26-28, 2012. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the Aquarium’s 20th anniversary and the beginning of summer hours, 9 am to 6 pm, through Labor Day weekend. Opening weekend will include a Saturday performance by Radio Disney and a live remote with KY... more
"Killer Whale Tales" Returns
The Oregon Coast Aquarium will present “Killer Whale Tales,” a program about Orcas, to students Thursday and Friday, April 5 and 6 and to the public Saturday and Sunday, April 7 and 8. Orcas (Orcinus orca) move silently through the dark waters off our coast and most Oregonians probably don’t know it. Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are more often associa... more
Adult Volunteer Training
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering a variety of volunteer opportunities during spring volunteer training. In addition to interpretive volunteers, the Aquarium is seeking volunteers to work behind the scenes in facility maintenance, in the gift shop, helping out at special events, assisting the Aquarium exhibits team, and doing clerical work in the administrative offices. Enrollment ... more
Spring Break Activities
Activities for all ages are offered during Spring Break at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. In addition to daily animal feedings and hands-on exhibits, the Aquarium will offer animal encounters, a chance to “Sleep with the Sharks” and outdoor explorations. Aquarium hours are 10 am to 6 pm during Spring Break, March 24 – April 8. Preschool Programs (2-5 year olds with a parent) ... more
Ocean Frontiers Film Premiere
Special Event Film Premiere at the Newport Performing Arts Center Ocean Frontiers: The Dawn of a New Era in Ocean Stewardship Wednesday, February 22, 2012, 7:00-9:00pm (doors open 6:30pm) Q & A to Follow Special Guest First Lady Cylvia Hayes (invited) $5 suggested donation (all ages) Newport Ocean Frontiers Film Event Co-hosted by:... more
Fabulous February
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is offering activities to chase away the winter blues this month, including Valentine’s Day sea lion kisses, a “Pop the Question” special for sweethearts and $5 admission for Lincoln County Residents is being offered on “Wonderful Wednesdays.” “Pop the Question” Special is a unique marriage proposal being offered to would-be grooms or brides looki... more
Youth Volunteer Training
The Oregon Coast Aquarium is looking for teenagers to join its youth volunteer team. Young people have an opportunity to explore the fascinating world of marine science and share their knowledge as Aquarium interpreters. Youth volunteers will spend 48 hours in training learning about marine science, marine animals, and conservation. Successful completion of training can earn... more
