Conservation | Volunteering | Mammals
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
“Wallaby-Wannabe” Paddington the Dusky Pademelon | Hugh 
A small kangaroo-like critter helps a husbandry volunteer celebrate his birthday.
Education | Volunteering | Fish | Sharks
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Early One Day, Late the Next | Brittany
What was it like for me to volunteer two days in a row? Why was Young Professionals Night such a blast to participate in? Also, find out about the new creature lurking in our Shark Lagoon and read about my one of many “happy spurts”!
Conservation | Volunteering | Mammals
Friday, September 14, 2007
Training: Why Do We Train Our Marine Mammals? | Staci
Have you ever seen a sea lion speeding through the water like a torpedo and then doing a dynamic leap into the air? A harbor seal gracefully twirling in her pool? How about a sea otter coming up on deck and standing up on its rear flippers? Chances are you have if you’ve observed any of our marine mammal training sessions here at the Aquarium. Animals have always amazed me with their abilities and adaptations, and its always exciting to see them in action. However, it’s not all about fun and entertainment. Though entertainment and teaching the public about environmental conservation are extremely important, there are some other very important reasons we train our animals. Reasons that directly benefit the animals themselves, and that’s what it’s all about.
Conservation | Volunteering | Birds | Mammals
Thursday, September 13, 2007
RADIO FLYER The Wild Western Gull | Hugh
A wild Western gull chooses the Aquarium’s seal and sea lion exhibit to raise his young.
Education | Volunteering
Thursday, September 06, 2007
The Randomness of it All | Brittany
Read about the major celebrity that visited the Aquarium, some of the many reasons why I love interacting with guests, a tea party for a fellow staff member, and more!
Education | Volunteering
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Sea Squirts and Other Children: Programs for All Ages | Josie
Summer always is a fun time for many, starting with children who attend various day camp programs offered by the Aquarium of the Pacific. But just because summer is ending doesn’t mean that the fun is over too. The educational, fun opportunities for youngsters abound, even during the school year, starting with children still in strollers to those ages 12 and older.
Animal Updates | Mammals | Volunteering
Friday, August 31, 2007
Meet the Newest Addition to Our Seal & Sea Lion Habitat! | Staci
He’s handsome, he’s covered in fur, and he’s the newest resident of our Seal and Sea Lion Habitat! Meet Troy, our three-year-old male harbor seal. This past Thursday was Troy’s big day, as he was released into the 211,000 gallon Seal and Sea Lion Habitat to meet current residents Shelby, Ellie, Miller, and Parker. Since Troy’s arrival, many guests have asked me where our marine mammals come from so I’d like to take the opportunity to address that question here in my blog.
Volunteering | Mammals
Thursday, August 30, 2007
The Seal with Abilities Beyond Her Disabilities | Hugh
A blind harbor seal regains her ability to retrieve objects tossed into the exhibit and in doing so teaches her trainer not to underestimate those with a perceived disability.
Conservation | Education | Volunteering
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
A View from the Dry Side | Corinne
An environment-hugger’s view of the Aquarium from the “dry side”.
Animal Updates | Sharks | Volunteering
Monday, August 27, 2007
Washing, Raking, and Cleaning | Leah
The Glamour of Shark Lagoon
Getting to feed the sharks is a great opportunity, but it also includes a lot of hard work!
