Sandy Shore & Aviary Web Cam

Watch our aviary cam carefully—you never know who'll stroll by.

You might see phalaropes spinning around in circles, creating whirlpools in the water, carrying tiny animals to the surface where they can feed on them.

Look for leg bands on our birds, which help us identify them. Each bird has its own history—most came here injured and can't live in the wild.

What's New

Cooking for Solutions Online Auction

Bid now through May 20

For this year’s auction we’ve cooked up over 80 packages to choose from including a trip to the Galapagos, a dive in our Kelp Forest exhibit, a San Francisco 49ers construction tour, gourmet treats and so much more! All proceeds benefit our Seafood Watch program.
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Download Our New Aquarium App!

Get the most out of your visit with our new app. You'll learn about our animals and exhibits—plus programs and special events you won't want to miss! You can even share beautiful, professionally photographed Aquarium images with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

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Our Sea Otter Exhibit is Now Open!

Come watch our otters romp, wrestle and play, just like their brethren in the bay! You'll see some familiar faces, and perhaps an otter or two you've never met before!

Watch them now on our live web cam