💬 What Parents Say

• 🕐Visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and have a better experience exploring the six themed zones with fewer people, especially when viewing popular exhibits like the sea otters and giant Pacific octopus
• 💡The aquarium is divided into six distinct zones with different themes (warm coastline, warm shallows, warm reef, cold coast, cold deep, and global gallery) — plan to spend 2-3 hours to fully experience all habitats and learn how ocean currents connect animals globally
• 💡Don't miss the interactive touch pools in the warm shallows zone where you can handle giant hermit crabs, starfish, and horseshoe crabs — a hands-on highlight that makes the experience memorable for all ages
• 💡Look for Tortellini, a rescued green sea turtle with a weighted backpack, in the warm shallows zone — her story exemplifies the aquarium's conservation mission and educational focus on ocean preservation
• 💡Check the special events calendar for themed experiences like Jazzoo 2026, Party for the Planet (April 25-26), and HABITAT after-hours house-music nights (May 9) to enhance your visit with unique programming