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Spring 2012
m e m b e r m a g a z i n e o f t h e a q u a r i u m o f t h e p a c i f i c
Meet Our New
PeNguiNs
Focus on Sustainability
AnitzA VAlles
exPlOre the
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This summer the Aquarium will again highlight Southern California’s urban ocean through a festival, cruises, and the
chance for public input on the future of the urban ocean.
S OutherN CalifOrNia has one of the most distinctive The public will have the opportunity to contribute input on the
stretches of coast and ocean. in this region, industry, future of the urban ocean for an upcoming Aquatic Forum that
recreation, and wildlife all coexist in relative harmony in a the Aquarium will host in July. Aquarium President and CEO Jerry
delicate and dynamic balance. Through proper manage- Schubel and Dr. James Fawcett, professor of public policy at the
ment we can have rich and productive coastal and ocean ecosystems University of Southern California, will be leading a discussion
and accommodate additional uses by humans that will provide good among ocean experts, policymakers, and a diverse group of stake-
jobs and benefit the economy. One powerful tool for accomplishing holders to develop potential scenarios for the Southern California
this is called coastal and marine spatial planning, which allocates urban ocean in the year 2050. These scenarios will be based on
human uses to spaces that minimize conflict with marine life. the interplay of various actions by humans with changes in the
California has the scientific expertise and the ocean ethic that could oceanography of the Southern California Bight, which extends
create a model for urban oceans around the world. from Santa Barbara to Baja California, Mexico. Predetermined
In celebration of this unique region, the Aquarium’s third annual factors like estimated rates of population growth and sea level
Urban Ocean Festival will be held May 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to rise will be taken into account, as will driving forces like climate
5:00 p.m. each day. Visitors will learn more about the marine life change, environmentalism, and the economy. The forum will also
and human uses of the Southern California urban ocean. The festival examine the critical uncertainties, like decisions made by govern-
will feature prize-winning urban ocean art and poetry, live music, live ment, that would affect the ocean and its use by humans. Public
painting demonstrations, and the second annual Trashin’ Fashion input will be gathered via the Aquarium’s Twitter account and
show and contest featuring clothing made from recycled materials Facebook page and incorporated in the forum. To provide your
often found along our coastline and on our beaches. input, follow us on Twitter (@AquariumPacific) and Facebook
During the festival visitors can participate in painting a mural on (www.facebook.com/aquariumofthepacific). Look for the call for
the front plaza. Inside the Aquarium, visitors can look for special public input in May and June.
signs highlighting animals and exhibits that relate to urban ocean
habitats. The Aquarium’s Seafood for the Future team will conduct
The Urban Ocean: WOrld POrT
cooking demonstrations and pass out samples of sustainable seafood.
and Sealife crUiSe
Activities for children include crafts and games.
May 6, JUne 16, JUly 14, aUgUST 11, SePT. 1
The festival kicks off the Aquarium’s series of Urban Ocean
4:00 P.M.–6:30 P.M.
Cruises, which tour portions of the port complex, allowing passengers
Join us on a double-decker yacht as we explore one of the most
glimpses of maritime and railyard shipping operations, oil islands, and
distinctive sections of our coastline and experience the wonders
other commercial activity as well as the marine mammals, seabirds,
of the Southern California urban ocean.
and other wildlife that make their homes in the Long Beach urban
ocean. The first cruise sets sail on Sunday, May 6 at 4:00 p.m. A COST | Members: $26.95/adult, $8.95/child. Non-members: $39.94/adult,
special Urban Ocean Poetry Cruise will set sail on Saturday, May 5 at $15/child (includes Aquarium admission)
4:00 p.m. RSVP | [phone], ext. 0
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Table of Contents
iN this issue letter frOM the CeO
4 4 animal Updates | Meet the dear MeMbers,
Magellanic Penguins! Learn how to tell
one penguin from another and what
makes each member of our flock unique. I aM very Pleased to announce the
opening of a new permanent exhibit
at the aquarium of the Pacific: the
6 P enguins—from South america
June Keyes Penguin habitat. More
to the South Pole | Penguins are than a dozen Magellanic Penguins will make
found on four continents in the Southern their home in this exhibit, giving us the
6
Hemisphere and live in regions that range opportunity to share their stories with the public and help
from the cold and icy Antarctic to the dispel some of the misconceptions about penguins.
warm and temperate shores of South One of those misconceptions is that all penguins live on ice
Africa and the Galápagos Islands. and snow in Antarctica. In fact, most of the world’s penguins
never see ice and snow. Ten out of the seventeen penguin
23 new Ocean Science center species actually live in temperate regions, like our Magellanic
Show | This new show on view begin- Penguins, which are native to South America. You can read
23 more about the range and variety of the world’s penguin spe-
ning in July connects marine ecosystems
cies on page 6.
and fisheries issues to animal and human
The group of penguins that will live in our new exhibit
health.
came to us from several different places. Some were born and
raised in facilities accredited by the Association of Zoos and
27 P rotecting Penguins  | Most
Aquariums as part of their Species Survival Program (SSP).
penguin populations are under threat
Others were rescued from the coast of Brazil, where they were
from human activity, which is negatively
stranded outside their normal range. The Aquarium plans to
27 impacting their habitats and health. create a breeding colony of Magellanic Penguins to maximize
genetic diversity of populations of penguins in the SSP. The
penguins from Brazil are especially valuable to the program
because, as wild birds, they will increase the genetic diversity
of Magellanic Penguins in zoos and aquariums. The SSP is
2 focus on Sustainability 19 donor highlights
coordinated and monitored to track the penguin gene pool to
3 letter from the ceO 20 Kids corner
ensure genetic diversity, and thus, a healthy population. Our
10 aquarium Programs & events 24 fundraising highlights penguins have started pairing up, preening each other and
selecting mates, so we are hopeful that successful breeding
18 new aquarium Webcams 25 aquarium accolades
will take place in the coming years.
It is also our aim to educate our visitors about the threats
penguins face in the wild. Penguins are well adapted to survive
and thrive in their environments. But their environments
PACifiC CurrenTS is published for members of the PHOne nuMBerS (562 area code) are experiencing rapid changes. Overfishing, habitat loss,
Aquarium of the Pacific. if you have comments about General information ........590-3100 ocean pollution, and climate change are all having impacts
this magazine, please send an email to our editorial fAX .......................................951-1629 on penguin populations around the world. Will we be able to
staff at [email protected]. Membership ......................437-fiSH (3474) slow these changes in time? If we act now, we can make great
Development ....................951-1605 strides toward protecting penguins and their habitats.
Our MiSSiOn | To instill a sense of wonder,
Pacific Circle ......................951-1664 I hope you will join us for special member previews of the
respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its
Lost & found .....................951-1733 new exhibit on May 14, 15, and 16. The exhibit opens to the
inhabitants, and ecosystems.
Private event info ............951-1663 public on May 17, and we have added to our offerings early
PACifiC CurrenTS STAff | editor/Writer: Claire education Programs .......951-1630 morning hours for members, as well as penguin encounters,
Atkinson | Copy editor: Cecile fisher | Designer: Gift Store ............................951-1SeA (1732) so you will have several opportunities to see these charismatic
Andrew reitsma | Contributing Writers: raelene Job Hotline .........................951-1674 birds up close. Please join us in welcoming the Magellanic
Bautista, Theresa Duncan, Heather George, and Volunteer Hotline.............951-1659 Penguins to their new home.
Lindsay Yates Advanced Ticket Sales ...590-3100, ext. 0
(note: $2 service charge per ticket, up to $10.) Thank you for your ongoing support.
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Dec. 25 and during the Grand Prix of Long Beach
Sincerely,
COrreCTiOn
MeMBerSHiP OffiCe HOurS it was incorrectly stated in the last issue that the
8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily Aquarium’s American Kestrel is being trained for free-
flight demonstrations. Other birds in the Aquarium’s
collection are undergoing this training.
Jerry R. Schubel
The Aquarium of the Pacific
is a non-profit 501(c)3 CoVer: Andrew reitsmA
institution. To provide exciting
and innovative exhibits and
educational programs, we
rely heavily on the generous
donations of individuals,
foundations, and corporations.
Aquarium Founding Sponsor
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Animal Updates
Meet the
MagellaNiC
PeNguiNs!
While it’s difficult
to distinguish one
Magellanic Penguin
from another,
Aquarium visitors will
be able to tell who’s
who by looking at the
penguins’ color-coded
and name-labeled iD
Avery
Roxy
tags on their wings. “The Teenager”
"The independent One"
Hometown niteroi, brazil
Hometown niteroi, brazil
ID tag white/white/black
ID tag white/white/orange
here yOu CaN read abOut the
various personalities and behav- Avery is a very mellow, mild-mannered, young roxy is a younger female penguin and she likes to
iors that are becoming apparent male penguin, but he does have one thing he’s be first, especially when it comes to feeding time.
amongst the members of our particular about: eating. unlike the other penguins, Other than that, her personality is pretty relaxed.
flock. By the time the June Keyes Avery does not like to eat fish straight from his While she likes to hang around with robbie and
Penguin Habitat opens on May 17, a human trainer’s hand. instead, he will take fish feed first with Whatever, she is the only female who
few more penguins will have joined from his feeder and then drop it on the ground to hasn’t paired up with a male. Her trainers say she
the group. Penguins of all species reposition it. He has paired up with Kate, but may likes her fish heads to be facing to the right for her
can be a lot like people—we see a lot have to compete with robbie for her affections to eat them. 
of ourselves in their behavior. At the as time goes on! Avery is often the first penguin
Aquarium, our penguins’ poolside to play with a new toy or come to a trainer’s hand
antics can be a bit like a soap opera! in the water.
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Animal Updates
Robbie Kate Noodles
"The brave One" "The flirt" "The bruiser"
Hometown niteroi, brazil Hometown niteroi, brazil Hometown bay area, california
ID tag white/white/blue ID tag white/black/red ID tag nOOdl
robbie is the penguin who is most comfort- Kate is the flirtatious female of the bunch. She noodles is a bit shy and hesitant around
able around humans. When he arrived at the has paired up with Avery and will follow him humans. He takes his food all at once and then
Aquarium, he had a foot infection and received around, but robbie is also interested in her. She runs back into the water. He’s also a bit noisy
medical treatment at the Molina Animal Care loves to catch fish in the water and do speed and gets very vocal at times. He’s a strong
Center. He has been heroically tolerant and swims around the water tank. Her trainers call chunky guy with a very strong bite. Despite
brave through a lot of discomfort, garnering the her a “flighty southern belle.” his powerful bite, noodles doesn’t seem to
love and admiration of the Aquarium staff. now challenge the other males much, but trainers
that he is healthy, he is enjoying life eating large are curious how things will shake out during
amounts of capelin and playing in the water nesting season.
with everyone else.
Whatever Shim Patsy
"The bold One" "The big One" "The Shy One"
Hometown bay area, california Hometown bay area, california Hometown bay area, california
ID tag WhaTe ID tag ShiM ID tag PaTSy
The penguin with an unusual name, Whatever Shim is the largest penguin in the group. Patsy is one of the female penguins and on the
is a female with a bold, independent streak. She Sometimes he’s vocal and will stretch out his smaller side. At first she used to wait for the
is always one of the first penguins to the feed neck to get food over others, but other times others to eat before getting food, but now that
and will push the males out of the way to get he tends to yield to the other penguins in the she’s warmed up to her human trainers, she is
food. She likes to figure out a good route to get pool and at the food bucket. Around humans, bolder. However, she still likes her fish to be
places without depending on blindly following he is quite shy, nervous, and very selective given in a certain way or she won’t eat them.
the others. Whatever is head-over-heels in love about which humans he will tolerate. Shim and She also likes the water flume in the swimming
with Shim, her mate. The penguin trainers say Whatever are paired up, and they can be heard pool. Her trainers call her an odd little gal with
the two seem strongly bonded. singing duets sometimes (if it can be called a distinctive face. She seems to have taken a
singing). liking to noodles.
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PeNguiNs

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shout; make messes—the list could be prolonged."
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staNdiNg fasCiNatiON with water-tight covering. Their feathers also help nest boxes that humans provide.
penguins’ human-like behav- control the penguin’s body temperature. They King and Emperor Penguins, which lay one
iors.  We use penguins in ad spend up to three hours a day preening to egg, do not build nests and instead incubate
campaigns and as characters in popular films. ensure that the feathers are clean. their eggs on top of their feet to protect the
We look at their black and white coloration So why are penguins black and white? This eggs from Antarctic ice and snow. The other
and see a tuxedo. But the pattern of their adaptation is a kind of camouflaging called penguin species lay two eggs. All penguins
plumage is not just decorative and their counter-shading, which makes it harder for have a brood patch, a spot of featherless skin
behaviors are not just for show; they are some both their predators and their prey to see that is used to keep eggs warm. The male and
of the many adaptations that have allowed them. When penguins are in the water, their female often take turns incubating the eggs,
penguins to survive and flourish. While there white chests camouflage them from being but some species, such as Emperor Penguins,
are similarities among penguin species, their seen from below against the lighter sky. From leave incubation duties entirely to the males.
behaviors and biology vary depending on a above, their black backs help them blend in Penguin chicks have a high mortality rate.
number of factors, including the regions with the darker blue ocean waters. In the In some places they starve or are eaten by
where they live. ocean, penguins’ predators include seals, sea seabirds and small mammals. They can also
When we think of penguins, we often lions, and killer whales. freeze to death, a risk for the Antarctic spe-
picture ice and snow. But only a few species cies. One parent goes out to sea to feed while
of penguins live in Antarctica and withstand the other stays at the nest with the chick.
that continent’s coldest temperatures. Most Parents feed their chicks by regurgitating
King and Emperor Penguins, the largest
penguins in the world—ten out of seventeen partially digested food.
species, are the deepest divers, able to
species—live in temperate areas and never Penguin chicks leave the nest and their
reach depths of up to 1,500 feet and stay
see ice or snow. Penguins have existed on parents’ care once they have fledged. This
Earth for more than 50 million years, and over submerged for up to twenty minutes. involves losing the downy feathers they hatch
that time they have adapted to living in many with and growing a full coat of water-tight
regions of the Southern Hemisphere. They feathers. Fledging usually occurs after two to
Penguins on land
live along the coasts of South America, Africa, four months.
Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica as Penguins come on land to raise their chicks. Adult penguins molt their feathers after
well as on surrounding islands, including the Some, like Little Blue Penguins, nest on shore the breeding season ends and chicks have
Galápagos off the coast of Ecuador, where the near the sea. Others, like Emperor Penguins, fledged. All birds lose feathers and grow new
northernmost penguins live. travel up to 75 miles inland from the coast ones, but penguins have adapted to molt and
over Antarctic ice to reach their breeding regrow all their feathers at once.
Penguins at sea grounds. They get there by walking and Penguins go on a feeding binge to bulk
tobogganing, where they lie on their bellies up before molting. Because their feathers
Penguins spend most of their lives out at sea and push themselves along the ground using are not water-tight during the molt, they
searching for their favorite foods, including their feet. stay onshore and fast during the two to five
fish, squid, and krill. They depend on the cold, Once they reach the breeding grounds, weeks it takes for new feathers to grow in.
nutrient-rich ocean waters that carry vast penguins vocalize to recognize each other. During this period penguins are particularly
schools of anchovies and krill. Each penguin’s voice is as distinct as a human vulnerable to predators on land. Depending
Penguins are birds, and they have feathers fingerprint. Some penguins, like Magellanic on the region, penguins are hunted by foxes,
and lay eggs. But unlike most other birds, they Penguins, often return to the same partner, leopards, and other small mammals as well
cannot fly. While flying birds are lightweight, but this is not true of all penguin species. as other seabirds, like gulls. Once the molt is
penguins have thick, heavy bones, allowing Emperor Penguins, for example, are known completed, penguins are able to return to the
them to dive and swim underwater. Their to have the highest “divorce” rate of all sea and begin their travels in search of food.
wings are more like flippers that are adapted penguins. Penguins can live twenty years or longer.
to help penguins “fly” through the water. The Courtship rituals vary, but for some species Large penguins, like Kings and Emperors, live
torpedo-like shape of their bodies and their they include calling, bowing, and head shak- longer than smaller species, like Magellanic
feathers help them swim rapidly. They have ing. Once the penguins have paired up, they and Little Blue Penguins. However, with
three hundred times more feathers than flying make a nest. Some, like Gentoo and Chinstrap predators, parasites, and human activity
birds of the same size, with a layer of down Penguins, gather stones to build their nests. impacting their survival, most do not reach
that traps air for insulation and an outer layer Others, like Little Blue Penguins, find nesting their full potential lifespan.
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Magellanic Penguins
To learn more about Magellanic
Penguins, see photos and
In May the Aquarium of the Pacific is open- videos from the colony at Punta
ing its June Keyes Penguin Habitat, where Tombo in argentina, and follow
a group of more than a dozen Magellanic the research of P. dee boersma,
Penguins will be on permanent exhibit. Ph.d., visit penguinstudies.org.
Magellanic Penguins were named after dr. boersma was involved in
the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, the development of the penguin
who was the first to sail from the Atlantic exhibit at the aquarium and
Ocean to the Pacific Ocean in the mid-1500s will present a lecture at the
through what is now called the Strait of aquarium on June 8. To learn
Magellan. A temperate species, Magellanic more about the other penguin
Penguins are usually about two to two- species, visit globalpenguinso-
and-a-half feet tall and weigh between six ciety.org.
and fifteen pounds when fully grown. Their
closest relatives are the other temperate mA
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during the breeding season along the rocky,
sandy beaches of the southern coasts of
Argentina and Chile and on the Falkland
Islands. The largest colony of Magellanic for the chicks to grow and fledge depends and have excellent eyesight. In aquariums and
Penguins, with more than 200,000 breeding on the availability of food and the parents’ zoos they are known to notice new objects
pairs, is located at Punta Tombo in Argentina. success at foraging. in their enclosures or changes made to their
If the nest has not been destroyed over the When they are at sea following the food routines. At the Aquarium for example, the
course of the year, Magellanic Penguins supply, Magellanic Penguins migrate along penguins are used to seeing humans wearing
may use the same nest for several years. the coasts of Argentina and Chile, reaching as the Aquarium uniform and are more hesitant
Magellanic Penguins nest in the open or far north as Peru on the Pacific side and Brazil around a visitor in different clothing. They are
under bushes and some burrow into the soil on the Atlantic side. amenable to some training and will follow a
by lying on their bellies and digging with their These penguins can be distinguished from trainer's instructions to swim across a pool
feet. Breeding grounds may contain thou- other temperate species by the two black and back, for instance.
sands of nests. stripes on their chests. Other temperate Be sure to visit the new June Keyes Penguin
Many Magellanic Penguins are faithful to species have just one stripe. It is difficult to Habitat at the Aquarium and witness the
their partners. They nest once each year, usu- distinguish males from females, although behaviors and personalities of these penguins
ally laying their eggs in October. The female adult males have thicker bills and are firsthand.
lays two eggs four days apart. The parents larger than adult females. Their vocalizations Special thanks to P. Dee Boersma for her
take turns incubating the eggs, lying on the include loud braying calls that sound like a scientific expertise in reviewing this article.
nest on their bellies, and caring for the chicks donkey as well as location calls at sea.
once they hatch. The amount of time it takes Magellanic Penguins are naturally curious
what do you Call a
group of Penguins?
The official term for a group of
penguins is a waddle, as decided
at the fourth international Penguin
congress. This type of term is called
a collective noun, and we use it
to refer to “a gaggle of geese” or
“a murder of crows.” if a group of
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June Keyes Penguin the world’s Penguins
habitat
there are seventeen species of penguins found in various regions around the world,
Visitors to the new June Keyes Penguin Habitat including Antarctica, south America, Africa, Australia, new zealand, and the islands
will be able to get up-close with Magellanic off the coastlines of those regions.
Penguins and learn what can be done to
help their counterparts in the wild. This new emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
permanent exhibit is located outdoors on the Emperor and King Penguins make up the genus Aptenodytes, or the
second floor near the Aquarium’s ray pool. large penguins. Emperor Penguins represent the largest species
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in space, allowing visitors to feel as if they are wAser the only species that breeds during the Antarctic winter. They
in the exhibit with the animals. Exhibit panels roByn walk up to 75 miles inland to avoid nesting on the sea ice, which
and interactive touch screens will provide will melt before the chicks are ready to fledge. The female lays one
information about penguins and issues that are egg and leaves it with the male, which incubates the egg on its feet
affecting their survival in the wild. Their new for sixty-four days huddled in a large group with the other males.
exhibit at the Aquarium will feature a rocky
area and beach that resembles their natural Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica)
habitat and a pool for swimming. Visitors
Chinstrap Penguins are brush-tailed penguins, like Adélie and
will be able to view the penguins both above
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penguins representing other species will also
Sandwich Islands boasts more than 10,000 birds. They build
be a part of the exhibit area.
circular nests out of stones, preferring ice-free slopes and ridges
Honda is helping power the Aquarium’s
for nesting.
Magellanic Penguin exhibit. By providing its
“thin film” solar panels, Honda is helping the
little blue Penguin (Eudyptula minor)
Aquarium reduce the energy needed from the
Found in New Zealand and Australia, Little Blue Penguins are the
grid for this exhibit. This 10.5-kilowatt system
only species in the genus Eudyptula and are sometimes referred to
provides a reliable supply of clean energy and
as Little or Fairy Penguins. Measuring just 12 to 16 inches in height,
is the first public demonstration of Honda’s
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June Keyes, wife of the late writer William
B. Keyes, enjoyed a long and exemplary career galápagos Penguin (Spheniscus mendiculus)
as a secretary and executive assistant at Galápagos Penguins are endemic to the Galápagos Islands
Occidental Petroleum Corporation. She joined of Fernandina and Isabela and are the world's northernmost
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after June Keyes. white fronts that is unique to each individual. With fewer than
Members will be able to view the new 800 breeding pairs, their nesting grounds are protected within the
exhibit during special early morning hours Galápagos National Park.
this summer. Starting May 17 the Aquarium
will open thirty minutes early for members on yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes)
weekends and holidays, then every day from Genus Megadyptes includes just one species: the Yellow-Eyed
June 20 through Labor Day. Penguin, which has a yellow band around its head that encircles
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new educational programming, including Eyed Penguins build their nests in forest and scrub areas between
two short films about penguins, a children’s bushes and grasses. They tend to be more solitary.
program, and a penguin guest speaker series
(see starred events on page 12). Visitors will southern rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome)
also be able to go behind the scenes and feed The crested penguins, or genus Eudyptes, include the Rockhopper,
a penguin while learning about these animals. Fiordland, Snares, Erect-Crested, Royal, and Macaroni Penguins.
This new Penguin Animal Encounter will be These species all have a yellow or golden crest of feathers on their
available by advance reservation only starting heads. Southern Rockhopper Penguins breed on sub-Antarctic and
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Aquarium Programs and Events
The Aquarium of the Pacific offers programs and events for all ages and interests.
With exclusive events for our members, cultural festivals, a guest speaker series, and
educational classes for families and children, there is something for everyone.
great aQuariuM aCtivities!
member events member events Special Events
Please join us for one of these select events just for M MeMber MOvie nighT The Aquarium of the Pacific hosts a variety of
our members and their guests. fundraisers, lunches, and other events throughout
friday, aUgUST 10 | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
the year. Check our website for more details and
M MeMber PengUin PrevieWS Pack your picnic blankets for Member Movie additional events.
MOnday, May 14 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Night when we transform the Aquarium’s
MOnday, May 14 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (adult night, front lawn into an outdoor movie theater
SE SharK lagOOn nighTS
ages 21+ only) Member children can also participate in
TUeSday, May 15 | 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. fridayS, May 4, 11 & 25 | 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
games and contests. Boxed dinners will be
WedneSday, May 16 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Shark Lagoon is open for everyone for free
available for purchase. Visit the Aquarium’s
Preview the June Keyes Penguin Habitat as after 6:00 p.m. Guests can touch and learn
website for more details, including the an-
the Magellanic Penguins make their debut. about sharks, and enjoy live music.
nouncement of the featured movie.
Learn about the penguins, their journey
COST | Free for everyone
to the Aquarium, and how they are being COST | $5 per member; please visit the website for
INFO | [phone], ext. 0
cared for. Due to the popularity of this event, guest pricing.
reservations are mandatory. Please visit www. RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by August 7. SE MOTher’S day brUnch
aquariumofpacific.org/aoppreviews and look Reservations are required as space is limited.
SUnday, May 13 | 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
for your members-only invitation in the mail
for more information. M adUlT MeMber laTe nighT This Mother’s Day join us at the Aquarium to
TUeSday, aUgUST 21 | 6:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. enjoy brunch and explore the wonders of the
COST | Free for members. Member guests receive Enjoy a relaxing summer evening touring the Pacific Ocean.
20% off regular admission. Aquarium after-hours while listening to live COST | Members: $32/adult (12+), $22/child. Non-
RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by May 11
music performed at Blue Cavern. A cash bar members: $42/adult, $32/child
M MeMber Urban Ocean dinner crUiSe and the Coffee Cart will be open. RSVP | [phone], ext. 0
friday, JUly 13 | 6:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. COST | Free to members; member guests receive
SE lOng beach SyMPhOny OrcheSTra
Join us for an exclusive members-only dinner 20% off general admission.
SOUndS and SPaceS cOncerT
cruise on a double-decker boat as we explore RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by August 10.
ThUrSday, JUne 7 | 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
our coastline while enjoying a gourmet dinner. Reservations are required.
The Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Visit the Aquarium's website to see the menu.
Guided by commentary from an Aquarium M SeniOr MeMber MOrning Chamber Players will perform a concert in
educator, learn what makes the Southern WedneSday, SePTeMber 12 | 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. the Aquarium’s Great Hall as part of the
orchestra’s Sounds and Spaces series.
California urban ocean unique. Meet and learn about our Animal
Ambassadors, like Lola the Sulfur-Crested COST | Free
COST | $57.50 per person Cockatoo, Kenai and Miki the Arctic foxes, RSVP | [phone], ext. 244 or [email protected]
RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by July 6. and some of our reptiles. Breakfast pastries
Reservations are required as space is limited. and beverages will be available. Please note: SE diScOUnTed laTe nighTS
The animals on view during this event will SUndayS, JUne 10–SePT. 2 | 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
M grandParenT MeMber Whale be selected that morning and some of the Enjoy the Aquarium with special extended
WaTch
animals listed above may not be available. hours. The entire Aquarium will be open, ex-
fri., JUl. 20 | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
cept Lorikeet Forest, until 9:00 p.m. General
Grandparent members and grandchildren are COST | Free to senior members. Due to capacity
admission after 5:00 p.m. is $14.95 for adults
invited to search out the magnificent blue limits, we are unable to provide tickets for
and seniors and $13.95 for children (3-11).
whale on a members-only whale watch trip. member guests at this event.
Guided by an Aquarium educator, you will RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by September 9. COST | Free for members
learn about blue whales and how they explore Reservations are required. INFO | [phone], ext. 0
the nutrient-rich waters right off our coast.
COST | $25.00 per adult; $15 per child. Due to boat
capacity, we are unable to provide tickets for
member guests at this event.
RSVP | (562) 437-FISH (3474) by July 17.
Reservations are required as space is limited.
10 | Pacific Currents | spring 2012