Animal
Animals A to Z
Learn about the many different kinds of animals that live in the ocean, from abalone to zebra sharks.
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Animals
Get to know ocean animals
Satisfy your curiosity about cuttlefish, watch sea otters frolic on a live cam, download a blue whale wallpaper or read stories about seabirds.
What to see at the Aquarium
Planning a trip to the Aquarium? Explore our exhibits before you arrive, so you won't miss out on seeing a thing.
Enjoy the Aquarium at home
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Live cams
Be delighted by the antics of our sea otters or mellow out to the hypnotic drifting of our jellies.
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Wallpapers
Download beautiful, high-resolution ocean wallpapers and background videos for your desktop or mobile device.
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Crafts & printables
Explore fun and educational ocean-themed activities for students and families.
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Read animal stories
Story
A tribute to our long-lived willet
We honor the passing of the female willet who lived in our Aviary for 32 years and was beloved by many.
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The feel-good science behind sea otter surrogacy
The Aquarium’s sea otter surrogacy program is the first of its kind — a pioneering approach to rescuing, rearing and returning sea otter pups to the wild.
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Behind the scenes: a chamber of nautilus secrets
Go behind the scenes to see our most recent work with the incredible nautilus.
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Life of a baby sand dollar
Money may not grow on trees, but sand dollars grow at the Aquarium! Get an inside look at how we culture (breed) these animals behind the scenes.
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