Aquarium of the Pacific

09/03/2026

Tonight's First Wednesdays lecture, Western Monarch Butterflies
Presented by Melissa Burns, is now streaming! Tune in live or watch the playback on YouTube. 🦋

Every winter a quiet magic unfolds along the California coast. Tens...

09/01/2026

This summer, we hosted some of your favorite science communicators, content creators, and influential social media figures for our first-ever Creator Summit!

Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Scott Ressler of National Geographic Pristine Seas, and Harbor Breeze Cruises 🫶

Are you a content creator interested in events like our Creator Summit, or a fan of someone you think would be a good fit? Let us know in the comments!

08/30/2026

A dip in the pool, then relax in the shade — lorikeets know how to handle a heatwave! Stay cool, LA. 🥵

Video by Animal Care Specialist Michelle

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

Shark Lagoon Twilight Tuesdays are back for the fall! Touch bamboo sharks and stingrays after hours, completely free with a reservation. 🦈

Mark your calendars:
🗓️ September 8
🗓️ September 22
🗓️ October 6
🗓️ October 20
🗓️ November 10
🗓️ November 24

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase, and only Shark Lagoon is open during these free events.

Heads up: reservations are required due to popular demand, and dates are released one at a time, so if your first pick is sold out, check back for the next one. Reservations for 9/8 are live now! Visit pacific.to/sharknights to learn more.

08/27/2026

The meristem is where growth happens on a plant or algae. With MeriSTEM, budding community college students explore their next academic and professional steps! 🌱

This workshop series is for Southern California community college students just starting out in marine science, conservation, or STEM. You'll get an intro visit to the Aquarium, virtual professional development workshops, a stipend toward a professional org membership, connections, a behind-the-scenes tour, and access to job postings.

Interested? Deadline to apply for our Fall 2026 session is September 11, 5:00 pm PT. Visit pacific.to/meristem to learn more!

A workshop series for community college students

08/24/2026

Night Dive is back! Enjoy an adults-only evening of music, art, and culture at the Aquarium. This event sells out fast, so grab your tickets for September 18 now: pacific.to/nightdive 🍻

Night Dive is an event for adults (18+ only) with music, art, and culture.

08/21/2026

scrub a dub dub, Millie the otter is in the tub! 🛀🦦🫧

video by Animal Care Specialist Nicole

08/18/2026

Drift into our newest exhibit, Jelly Dreamscapes, and become one with the sea jellies. No bones, no brains, no problems. 😌🪼✨

Photo by Robin Riggs