World Ocean Day

Join us for our daily live interactive school programs for all ages. On World Ocean Day, we’ll be sharing exclusive, behind the scenes footage of some of our animals! We will be celebrating all day through our classes, and welcome you to join in on the fun.

Aquarium Online Academy

Join us for our daily live interactive school programs for all ages. Classes are streamed throughout the day on YouTube and are linked below.

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Included with general admission to guests. Free to Aquarium members; 20% off for their guests.

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Included with general admission to guests. Free to Aquarium members; 20% off for their guests.

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9:00 a.m. Crafty Critters

Grab some basic household supplies and build your very own animal. Be sure to have some paper, scissors, something to color with (crayons or markers), and either tape or glue. For extra fun, you can decorate your craft with empty toilet paper rolls and ribbon.

10:00 a.m. Draw With Us

Grab some paper and crayons to draw along as we learn all about ocean animals and habitats.

11:00 a.m. Ask a Scientist: Octopus

Connect with an Aquarium educator to find the answers to all your questions about OCTOPUS.

Smiling volunteer poses with a large shark jaw

1:00 p.m. Aquarium Exploration: Sharks and Teeth

What can we learn from the teeth of a shark? Let’s discover more about different sharks, their teeth, and what they eat.

Charlie the sea otter is seen from the shoulders up facing to the left with his muzzle and whiskers reflecting light

2:00 p.m. Otters & Conservation

In the past, sea otters were hunted for their fur. Today, the Aquarium of the Pacific plays an important role in their conservation.

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