Education | Volunteering | Birds | Fish
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
German Guests Get Private Tour | Josie 
Through my blog, I met two of the nicest people, who came from Germany to visit Long Beach for two days before embarking on a cruise to Mexico and Puerto Rico. The day ended with a $20 donation to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s education department.
Volunteering | Mammals
Friday, December 28, 2007
Counting Down to 2008 | Staci
As much as I love writing about animals, I think I’m going to take this blog entry in a different direction. As we get ready to bid farewell to another year, I always like to think back and reflect on year’s past. When I first interviewed to volunteer at the Aquarium, all I could think about was being able to learn about and help care for an awesome collection of animals. What I didn’t count on, however, was the amazing group of dedicated individuals that I would get to work with and learn from!
Education | Volunteering
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Kindergarten Is Great for People of All Ages | Josie
Going to kindergarten can be loads of fun, even when you’re an adult like me. I greatly enjoy my monthly forays back into the classroom worlds of little children, where I get to see the enthusiasm and lust for learning that one experiences when young.
Volunteering | Mammals
Thursday, December 20, 2007
HOLIDAYS WITH THE CRITTERS | Hugh
There are only a few days out of the year where the Aquarium of the Pacific is closed to the public. One of them is Christmas day. However, like working on a farm, people who care for animals can’t all take the whole day off because the fishes, mammals and birds still need to be fed and tended to, so on Christmas day there will be a small cadre of husbandry staff spending the holiday with the critters.
Education | Volunteering | Fish
Monday, December 17, 2007
Bull Shark News and Community Outreach | Leah
Saturday, 12-1, was a very busy day at the Aquarium.
Volunteering | Birds | Invertebrates | Sharks
Thursday, December 13, 2007
A Day Full of New and Unusual Experiences | Brittany
The Aquarium got a visit from some cool (literally) birds as I fed some bat rays and collected plankton straight from the ocean! This doesn’t happen much at all, so I was quite excited.
Education | Volunteering
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Meeting People From Other Countries Is a Great Way to Get In Some Practice Speaking Foreign Language | Josie
Many people from various other parts of the world visit the Aquarium of the Pacific regularly, and I’m lucky enough to be able to speak with some of them in their native tongues.
Conservation | Volunteering | Birds | Mammals
Friday, December 07, 2007
The Holiday “Sea"son Is In Full Swing! | Staci
Well, that festive time of year is once again upon us! This time of year is always full of all kinds of celebration and fun, and the holiday season at the Aquarium is no exception. Decorations recently started popping up everywhere, and not just for us humans. Even the animals are getting in on the act!
Volunteering | Mammals
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Charlie the Famous Otter, Brook the Sith Otter, and Summer the Whiny Otter | Hugh
The internationally renowned Charlie the otter, Brook the light-saber wielding otter, and Summer the whiny otter— our famous otters.
Diving | Volunteering
Monday, December 03, 2007
Diving | Andy
The real magic first appeared near the end of my seventh year as a volunteer diver at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Magic came in the form of a child, an adorable four year old called Michelangelo.
