License to Dive: Sea Otter Celebrates 21st Birthday

March 7, 2018

He’s turning 21 and though he still cannot drink, Charlie the sea otter will be celebrating his big day in otter ways! Aquarium biologists will be presenting him with his “license” in the form of an edible seafood cake on his birthday. He also has a luxurious coat, eats more than $15,000 a year in restaurant-quality seafood, has many adoring fans, and is inviting everyone to his 21st birthday bash on March 2 at 4:00 p.m. But life for Charlie wasn’t always this way. He was stranded, rescued, and deemed non-releasable to the wild before arriving to the Aquarium. He is the oldest sea otter in any aquarium or zoo and possibly in the world. The public and members of the media are invited to join Charlie as he celebrates his birthday with the Aquarium of the Pacific’s staff and his otter friends. Guests are invited to wear birthday hats and join us in singing Happy Birthday to Charlie as he enjoys his favorite foods, treats, and gifts.

When: March 2, 2018, 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Included with general admission: $29.95 adults 12+, $26.95 seniors 62+, $17.95 children 3-11, and free for children under three and Aquarium members