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December 16, 2025
New sea jelly gallery to open this summer at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Jelly Dreamscapes, opening at the Aquarium on May 23, 2026, immerses guests in a gallery filled with hundreds of sea jellies from around the world set amidst meditative lighting and dream-like soundscapes.
December 15, 2025
Aquarium 2025 Highlights
From saving species to serving our community, the Aquarium achieved many accomplishments this past year.
November 28, 2025
The Aquarium of the Pacific Welcomes New Penguin, Rosie, Ahead of the Holiday Season
The public can now see Rosie in the June Keyes Penguin Habitat.
November 20, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with ReShark to Help Restore Endangered Zebra Sharks in the Wild
The Aquarium is part of the global initiative led by ReShark that is working to restore endangered shark and ray populations
November 12, 2025
2025 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium’s 16th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.
November 10, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Announces New President and CEO: International Conservation and Animal Welfare Leader Jeffrey Flocken
Flocken brings decades of leadership experience in successfully garnering support for and facilitating action to save species around the world.
October 27, 2025
Connecting Community and Conservation Together Through Partnership
Mujeres de la Tierra presents its Unity & Partnership Award to the Aquarium of the Pacific
October 20, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by Long Beach Unified School District for Its Partnership
The Aquarium was presented with the Wayfinder Recognition at LBUSD’s Partners & Pathways Celebration for the non-profit’s role in supporting student workforce readiness
October 9, 2025
See Birds Soar
The Aquarium’s Wings of the Pacific show highlights the role of birds in ecosystems
October 3, 2025
Jellyfishbot! On a Mission to Clean Up Long Beach Marinas
Aquarium youth volunteers remove trash from local waterways and inspire others to get involved
September 29, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Invites Southern California College Students to Apply To its CELP Scholar Program
Recipients of the program will have the opportunity to network, participate in community building events to explore STEM career paths, join a growing community of peers, and will each be awarded $10,000
September 19, 2025
Aquarium of the Pacific Releases a Rescued Green Sea Turtle into the Wild after Rehabilitation
The sea turtle was rescued, brought to the Aquarium for medical care and rehabilitation, and was released at Seal Beach
September 17, 2025
Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2025
Learn how to help support the Aquarium’s mission in the long term.