These in-house breeding programs reduce the need to collect species from the wild. The animals produced not only become part of our exhibits, but also they are often shared with other aquariums and zoos nationwide. Techniques learned during these efforts are also regularly shared with our colleagues at other aquariums and zoos—a far-reaching benefit.
The Aquarium has successfully bred harbor seals; twelve species of invertebrates, including sea jellies, spot prawns, cleaner shrimp; and twenty-six fish species, including seahorses, weedy seadragons, pipefish, sharks, and rays. The eleven species of sea and shorebirds successfully bred include the Magellanic Penguins.
The Aquarium of the Pacific and its staff are deeply committed to leading the way in setting new standards in compassionate animal care.
Join us, as your support of our conservation and education programs will help the Aquarium of the Pacific empower and inspire young ocean stewards and positively transform our oceans for generations to come.
The Aquarium was the first museum in the United States to certify its greenhouse gas emissions inventory. It has been a Climate Action Leader since 2007, reducing its emissions and carbon footprint by 50% since first reporting.
