Newsroom
Please see below for our recent press releases. Digital images and b-roll video are available on request; please contact our public relations team.
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February 8, 2019
Aquarium Hosts 17th Annual African-American Festival Saturday and Sunday, February 23-24
The Aquarium’s festival celebrates the richness and diversity of African-American and African cultures.
January 31, 2019
Aquarium Completes Exterior of Its New Architectural Centerpiece, the Pacific Visions Wing
Finishing touches include dramatic nighttime lighting emphasizing the building’s curved façade and striking blue color.
January 8, 2019
New Pacific Visions Wing at the Aquarium of the Pacific Will Open to the Public on May 24, 2019
Pacific Visions, a 29,000-square-foot, two-story, sustainable structure designed by the San Francisco-based architecture and design firm EHDD, will house a state-of-the-art immersive theater, exhibition space, an art gallery, and several new live animal exhibits.
January 4, 2019
Aquarium Releases Report from U.S. Aquaculture Forum with Ocean Farmers, Chefs, Regulators, Scientists, and Other Stakeholders
The Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future program released a report on a forum it convened with American Honda, in partnership with the Honda Marine Science Foundation, titled: Aligning Stakeholder Communications for U.S. Marine Aquaculture at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
January 4, 2019
Aquarium’s 16th Annual Festival of Human Abilities Features Performances and Free Art Classes for Everyone
Celebrate the talents and creativity of people with disabilities at the Aquarium on the weekend of Jan. 26-27, and enjoy live music, dance, art, and demonstrations.
January 1, 2019
Enjoy Holiday Nights at the Aquarium, Where Everyone Gets In for Less Than the Kid’s Price on Special Evenings
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers Discounted Late Nights during the holiday season.
January 1, 2019
Aquarium Displays Paintings of Marine Life by Truong Buu Giam
The Aquarium is displaying Giam’s artwork from December 14, 2018, to February 28, 2019, on the second floor near the entrance to the Tropical Pacific Gallery.
December 3, 2018
Zoos and Aquariums Announce 1 Million Cards Campaign to Help Save the Vaquita Porpoise From Extinction
Campaign aims to influence Mexico’s incoming president to continue conservation initiatives to save the fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the world, which are found only in Mexico.
November 29, 2018
Ring In the Holiday Season at the Aquarium During the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
Kick off the season with penguins, sea otters, Santa Diver, mascots, and snowfall during the tree lighting ceremony featuring a preview of Aquarium Holidays.
November 15, 2018
Grey Reef Sharks to Officially Debut at the Aquarium
This is the first time the Aquarium is home to this large shark species.