Aquarium of the Pacific 🐋

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Party with the sea stars at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Noche de Estrellas event this Friday! We'll be open until 11pm, so you can dance under the sea stars to the sounds of cumbia, salsa, rock en español, and other rhythms and explore ocean wonders. pacific.to/noche

Our work doesn’t end with one successful release. Each rescued turtle depends on rapid response, expert medical care, and full rehabilitation, and we need your help to be ready the next time one needs us.

Visit pacific.to/saveturtles to support our efforts today! 🫶🐢

Porkchop, a Rescued Green Sea Turtle, Returns Home After Receiving Care and Rehabilitation at the Aquarium of the Pacific After receiving nearly one year of rehabilitation and medical care at the Aquarium of the Pacific, a rescued green sea turtle has made its way back into the ocean.

www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/p...

Porkchop captured our hearts, and we hope her story inspires you to share the dangers of trash in our waterways and oceans. To help sea turtles like Porkchop, check out our Sea Turtle Monitoring program and join us for our local clean-up efforts. pacific.to/turtlemonitoring 💚🐢

Prepaid Group Visits Visit with your group up to 100 at a discounted rate! Dates available Monday through Friday.

Visit with your group up to 100 at a discounted rate! Dates available Monday through Friday. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/groupsales/prepaid_group_visits

Happy Lunar New Year! 🧧🌙🐴

Hoping your Valentine's Day was picture perfect! 📸

Cupid's dream team: photos by Robin Riggs, frozen clam smoothie treats by Volunteer Linda, enrichment by Animal Care Specialist Danielle 💘

Parker’s got an important question 💌🐟🫶

It's Member Month! We love you alotl, Members. Become one today at pacific.to/membership 🫶

Applications are Open for the 2026 Ocean Neighbors Middle School Volunteer Program The 2026 Ocean Neighbors program invites SoCal middle schoolers to apply for a hybrid volunteer experience that builds marine science skills, fosters community engagement, and offers mentorship while supporting ocean conservation

The Aquarium invites middle school students to submit their applications through March 20 to volunteer for the 2026 Ocean Neighbors Program https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/applications_are_open_for_the_2026_ocean_neighbors_middle_school_volunteer_program/archive

Dr. Daniel Swain | Weather and Water Extremes on a Warming Planet: The California Experience YouTube video by Aquarium of the Pacific

Tonight's First Wednesday's lecture, Weather and Water Extremes on a Warming Planet, is now streaming! Tune in live or watch the playback on YouTube. https://youtube.com/live/3HVoFkFTvRQ

Children and Family Programs Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.

Foster a love for the ocean through engaging hands-on science
programs! Programs for ages 3-12 are available on select Saturdays and Sundays. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/programs/children_family

Dodgers players Blake Snell and Landon Knack were on an important mission today…surprise the students of 75th Street Elementary with a tour of the Aquarium! #DodgersLoveLA

We’re so excited to unveil our new Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center! 🐢

Every turtle has a story of survival, and you can help write the next chapter. Learn more and support the Aquarium’s Rescue to Release campaign: pacific.to/saveturtles

Aquarium of the Pacific Opens New Area Dedicated to Sea Turtle Rehabilitation The public can now see a rescued sea turtle in the new rehabilitation area and through accompanying displays learn about the Aquarium’s work in helping these animals

A new sea turtle rehabilitation area is now open! For the first time, visitors can see rescued sea turtles as they undergo rehabilitation with the goal of release to the wild.

https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_opens_new_area_dedicated_to_sea_turtle_rehabilitation

High Tide Student Film Festival 2026 The Aquarium of the Pacific is excited to invite Southern California students to participate in its fourth annual High Tide Student Film Festival.

Aquarium of the Pacific invites SoCal high school and college students to participate in a short film festival celebrating ocean-themed topics. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/multimedia/hightide

Pretty good right? 🌊🦁🦉

So awesome of you to come by and wish him a happy birthday! Our members are the best. 💙

Festival of Human Abilities Our annual Festival of Human Abilities is a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities.

Join us this weekend for our twenty-third annual Festival of Human Abilities! Our annual Festival of Human Abilities is a celebration highlighting the creative talents and abilities of people with disabilities.
https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/festival_of_human_abilities/

First Wednesdays: Lecture, Cocktail Hour, and Music Join us for an engaging talk with Dr. Danial Swain on California’s climate and extreme weather events.

Join me on February 4, from 7 to 9pm PT for a First Wednesdays event on "Weather and Water Extremes on a Warming Planet: The California Experience," hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific 🐋 in Long Beach, CA! The event will also be recorded & live-streamed.

Did you catch Rachel diving LIVE on TikTok today? It was a blast! What do you think, should we do more underwater livestreaming? 🤔

Pacific Seahorses Introduced to Southern California Gallery One of the world’s largest seahorses debuts in the Aquarium’s SoCal Spotlight exhibit; explore El Niño’s impact and its vulnerable conservation status.

Aquarium News: For the first time in many years, Aquarium guests can now see one of the largest seahorses in the world. https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/pacific_seahorses_introduced_to_southern_california_gallery/archive

Aquarium of the Pacific Recognized for Its Role in Saving Endangered Tidewater Gobies Aquarium of the Pacific among those honored for helping tidewater gobies after the Palisades Fire

Aquarium News: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service presented the Aquarium with the award at Topanga Lagoon https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/news/story/aquarium_of_the_pacific_recognized_for_its_role_in_saving_endangered_tidewater_gobies/archive

Children and Family Programs Take a journey of discovery through the world’s largest ocean at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California.

Did you know we offer in-person learning opportunities for children and families? Foster a love for the ocean through these engaging hands-on science programs, including a series happening this weekend! Visit https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/education/programs/children_family to learn more.

Family observing various marine life in a touch exhibit at an aquarium.

No way, your New Year's resolution is to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific? That's the best resolution we've ever heard. 🥳

2016 is about to be 10 years ago! We were all about the filters and boomerangs. A lot has changed around here, but what hasn’t is our commitment to conservation, education, and instilling a sense of wonder for the Pacific Ocean. 🥳

A person wearing a glove gently supports a sea otter pup wrapped in a soft gray towel.

End 2025 on an otterly good note and support orphaned otter pups! When you donate, you help provide seafood for the otters, veterinary exams, enrichment items, and so much more.

Join us in saving sea otters today at pacific.to/seaotters2025

Close up of a sea lion doing a back bend with his tongue sticking out

What the time between Christmas and New Year's feels like 🙃🤪😵‍💫

Photo by Robin Riggs

New Year's Eve Presented by Night Dive Dive into the 2026 with music, magic, and marine life!

NYE plans getting rained out? Our party is on rain or shine! Join us at the Aquarium of the Pacific for an unforgettable evening full of music, magic, and marine life. Tickets are still available: pacific.to/nye