What's New

World Oceans Day Sleepover

June 8, 2013

Celebrate World Oceans Day with an overnight stay at the Aquarium! You'll get a special tour of our Jellies Lab and enjoy special evening activities highlighting marine animals found all over the world.
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Now Open! Cindy's Waterfront and Our Cafe

Relax and recharge with great food and spectacular ocean views at our new restaurant, Cindy's Waterfront, and the remodeled cafe and coffee bar. Enjoy casual food that's perfect for the whole family including brick-oven pizzas, fresh-tossed salads, sustainable seafood dishes, and mouthwatering desserts.

Save on Aquarium Tickets with CityPASS

Are you visiting the Aquarium and also touring the San Francisco area? Purchase a San Francisco CityPASS ticket booklet and save on Aquarium admission, plus four more top Bay Area attractions.
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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!

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.

Snowy Plover Season

Our snowy plover eggs are hatching behind the scenes! Each year from March through September, birds in distress and eggs that have been abandoned are brought to the Aquarium, one of the main rehabilitation sites for shorebirds in northern California.
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Whales in the Bay!

Did you know that the whale-watching season is in full swing? There have been sightings of humpbacks, blue whales (the largest creature on earth), and even a pod of orcas. Enjoy a cruise, or perhaps get lucky just looking off our decks! (Ali Barratt photo)
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Our Jellies “Laboratory”

Did you know that our aquarists are always experimenting with new species to help introduce visitors to the wonders of our oceans? Right now staffer Wyatt Patry is working behind the scenes with these amazing leopard jellies!

A Stunning Sea Slug

What’s lime green with white racing stripes? We’ve added beautiful Taylor’s sea hares to the Wetlands Gallery. Romance is in the air for these tiny animals—you can also see egg masses nearby!
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