Aquarium News
Learn about our latest programs and animal updates
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News Articles
January 23, 2024
Philanthropy Highlights Winter 2024
Read about a trip to help teen volunteers learn about turtles, a record-breaking coastal cleanup and two charter donor spotlights.
January 23, 2024
Animal Updates for Winter 2024
Read about a new animal added to the Tropical Reef Habitat.
December 5, 2023
Aquarium of the Pacific Invites Southern California College Students to Apply for its New CELP Scholar Program
Recipients will engage with Aquarium staff members and programs to explore STEM career paths, join a growing community of peers in related study fields, and will be awarded $10,000
November 27, 2023
Aquarium Partners with Tongva Artist
A collaboration with Tongva illustrator adds to the story in the reimagined Southern California Gallery
November 22, 2023
2023 Photographers Night Photo Contest Winners
The Aquarium’s 14th annual Photographers Night was held in October, and guests were invited to enjoy an evening of learning, free equipment rentals, and demonstrations.
November 16, 2023
Aquarium joins the Oiled Wildlife Care Network to help save birds impacted by toxin in a California lake
Staff from the Aquarium are assisting with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s emergency effort to help migrating birds impacted by the deadly avian botulism event
November 10, 2023
When Fish Grow Too Big for a Home Aquarium
Lessons from a recently donated tropical fish to the Aquarium of the Pacific can help home aquarists create a conscientious home aquarium.
October 18, 2023
Aquarium of the Pacific Partners with Others in California to Help a Critically Endangered Sea Star
The Aquarium of the Pacific, Birch Aquarium, California Academy of Sciences, and the Sunflower Star Lab have successfully induced spawning in sunflower sea stars and hope to help reestablish wild populations off the nation’s west coast
September 12, 2023
Aquarium Accolades Fall 2023
Three impressive individuals were recognized at Aquarium events for their community service and leadership.
September 12, 2023
Philanthropy Highlights Fall 2023
From the 25th Anniversary celebration at the Blue Whale Gala to significant gift from local Girl Scouts, our supporters are making a positive impact on Aquarium programs and initiatives.
September 12, 2023
High Tide Film Festival 2023
The third annual High Tide Film Festival was a night to celebrate the winners of film contest sponsored by Dr. Allen and Charlotte Ginsburg at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
September 12, 2023
News Highlights for Fall 2023
This Fall we welcomed three new otters and also said goodbye to some beloved members of our Aquarium animal family. We also hosted a photo contest for our 25th Anniversary.
September 12, 2023
Animal Updates for Fall 2023
Discover the warty frogfish and the bay pipefish as well as a coral endemic to California featured in the reimagined Southern California Gallery.
September 7, 2023
Endangered Species Raised at the Aquarium of the Pacific and Santa Ana Zoo and Hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo Released into Local Wilderness
Approximately one hundred and seventy critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on August 29 and 30, 2023.
