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A person wearing a yellow glove bends down to gently touch Luna, a sea otter pup, lying on a sandy beach on a foggy day

Auditorium programs

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Length

15 minutes

Location

Auditorium

Ages

All ages

Fees

Free with admission

Follow the journey of Luna, an orphaned sea otter pup who was rescued by the Aquarium, raised by her surrogate mother, and returned to the wild by a dedicated team staff and researchers. This beloved program provides a fascinating look behind the scenes at the work we’re doing to help this iconic species recover, one otter at a time.

Plan on arriving 10 minutes before the program starts. Due to the live nature of these offerings, late seating is not permitted.

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Our auditorium programs

Join our naturalists for stunning multimedia presentations that bring the Aquarium's important work to life. These entertaining and educational 15-minute live presentations share stories of our work to rescue and rehabilitate sea otter pups, study white sharks, explore the deep sea, and more. Auditorium programs are included with your admission.  

Making Into the Deep

Join our team on a journey to bring the deep sea to the surface in our groundbreaking exhibition.

Find out more – Making Into the Deep

Mysteries of the Deep

Find out how underwater robots help scientists study the uniquely wonderful creatures of the deep sea.

Find out more – Mysteries of the Deep

Living Light: Bioluminescence

Discover dazzling underwater bioluminescence displays and learn how animals use light to survive.

Find out more – Living Light: Bioluminescence

Journey to Baja

Follow elephant seals, brown pelicans, and gray whales as they migrate to Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

Find out more – Journey to Baja