Senior Sea Otter Celebrates Birthday at the Aquarium of the Pacific

March 1, 2017

He has a luxurious coat, eats $25,000 a year in restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and is inviting everyone to his 20th birthday bash on March 2 at 4:00 p.m. But life for Charlie wasn’t always this way. He was stranded, rescued, and deemed non-releasable to the wild before arriving to the Aquarium in 1998. He is the oldest male sea otter in any aquarium or zoo.

The public and members of the media are invited to join Charlie as he celebrates his birthday with the Aquarium of the Pacific’s staff and his otter friends. Guests are invited to wear birthday hats and join us in singing Happy Birthday to Charlie as he enjoys his favorite foods, treats, and gifts.

When: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 4:00 p.m.-4:15 p.m. Charlie’s Birthday Celebration

Visuals:

• Charlie the sea otter interacting with other otters on his special day
• Guests singing “Happy Birthday to Charlie” while wearing party hats
• Charlie receiving special birthday treats and presents

Media RSVP: Marilyn Padilla, Aquarium of the Pacific, 562-951-1684, mpadilla@lbaop.org

Cost for the public: Included with general admission: $29.95 adults 12+, $26.95 seniors 62+, $17.95 children 3-11, and free for children under 3 and Aquarium members.