ENTER TO WIN a Family 4 Pack to The Aquarium of the Pacific's 20th Anniversary THIS June!!! ENTER HERE
This summer the Aquarium of the Pacific is celebrating its twentieth anniversary with special programs, events, exhibits, and contests highlighting the institution’s history and future. Learn about and meet some of our original animals, such as Charlie the sea otter and Theo and Lou the sea turtles. Visitors also have the chance to meet some new residents that have arrived just in time for the celebration, including a baby harbor seal born in April to Shelby, one of the Aquarium’s original animals.
Most seals give birth to young starting at four to five years of age. At twenty-two years old, Shelby is considered a mature mom, and this is her third pup Troy, the Aquarium’s only male harbor seal, is the father of all three pups and has lived at the Aquarium since 2007.
The Aquarium is also displaying a new cephalopod exhibit in the Tropical Pacific Gallery called Tentacles and Ink. This exhibit features species of cephalopods, which include squid, octopuses, and cuttlefish. It currently houses a day octopus. Unlike most species of octopus, which are nocturnal, this species is most active during the day, hence its common name. It frequently changes the color and texture of its skin to blend in with the reef environment as camouflage. This species lives on coral reefs and in shallow waters in the Indo-Pacific Ocean, from Hawaii to the eastern coast of Africa. It feeds on fish, crabs, shrimp, and other small prey.
The Aquarium is running several contests, scavenger hunts, and community challenges, including daily opportunities to win prizes. Look for the platinum Bob the Diver statue hidden in a different exhibit each day and take and post photos at designated selfie stations with the hashtag #AOPandme and have the chance to win prizes. In addition, the Aquarium’s costumed characters, including a new octopus mascot named Gigi, are celebrating with new photo-ready party accessories. For more information about ALL the fun contests held daily and monthly, visit www.aquariumofpacific.org. Who's going to find Bob the Diver?
And please don't forget, June marks the start of the 20th anniversary of the Aquarium of the Pacific!! I was a Cal State Long Beach student then, and I remember the day they opened their doors!! It has always been a special place to me. They are helping the community and all our readers celebrate by offering a special price all adult admission tickets!! They are now only $20 for the entire month of June. Simply print the coupon found HERE or visit www.aquariumofpacific.org/offer/20 and present the coupon at the Aquarium ticket window. Next thing to do, HAVE FUN!!
Print this image and have your kid's color! We will be giving away a Family 4 Pack also to our Coloring Page winner!!!! All rules and info is located in our goggle form at the top of the page. You can also find the printable on our Facebook page.
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