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Thank You Donors

25 years of connecting to nature

Family looking at exhibit and pointing at fish

In celebrating our 25th anniversary milestone in 2023 we reminisced on how far we have come and gained excitement for what the next 25 years, and more, have in store.

We proudly shared stories of our past, present and future with all our supporters; those who have been with us since day one and new friends alike.

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1,675

active volunteers

Donated

124K

hours

Across All Departments

461

Community Science & Conservation volunteers

Donated

8K

Hours

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234

Volunteens and Mentors

Contributed

15K

Hours

24

Ocean Neighbors

Contributed

690

Hours

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From celebratory parties, including the Blue Whale Gala, which raised $636,000, to behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters, to volunteer events that cleaned and restored our local habitats, we treasured engaging with our donors.

We strove to learn about your passions and highlight the impact of your support on our educational programs and conservation efforts that ripple far beyond our walls and into communities and ecosystems locally and around the world.

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Blue tinted hall with diners eating below sculpture of blue whale