What's New

Cooking for Solutions Online Auction

Bid now through May 20

For this year’s auction we’ve cooked up over 80 packages to choose from including a trip to the Galapagos, a dive in our Kelp Forest exhibit, a San Francisco 49ers construction tour, gourmet treats and so much more! All proceeds benefit our Seafood Watch program.
Learn more on BiddingForGood

Now Open! Cindy's Waterfront and Our Cafe

Relax and recharge with great food and spectacular ocean views at our new restaurant, Cindy's Waterfront, and the remodeled cafe and coffee bar. Enjoy casual food that's perfect for the whole family including brick-oven pizzas, fresh-tossed salads, sustainable seafood dishes, and mouthwatering desserts.

Cooking for Solutions Tickets on Sale Now

May 17–19, 2013

Enjoy three days of remarkable culinary experiences with some of the finest chefs in the Americas. From our fabulous Friday Gala to small-group Food & Wine Adventures and an exciting Street Food Extravaganza, you'll have a weekend of fun opportunities to meet great chefs, savor fine food and wine and discover ways to save the oceans—one meal at a time.

Save on Aquarium Tickets with CityPASS

Are you visiting the Aquarium and also touring the San Francisco area? Purchase a San Francisco CityPASS ticket booklet and save on Aquarium admission, plus four more top Bay Area attractions.
Learn more on CityPASS

Download Our New Aquarium App!

Get the most out of your visit with our new app. You'll learn about our animals and exhibits—plus programs and special events you won't want to miss! You can even share beautiful, professionally photographed Aquarium images with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter or e-mail.

Our Sea Otter Exhibit is Now Open!

Come watch our otters romp, wrestle and play, just like their brethren in the bay! You'll see some familiar faces, and perhaps an otter or two you've never met before!

Whales in the Bay!

Did you know that the whale-watching season is in full swing? There have been sightings of humpbacks, blue whales (the largest creature on earth), and even a pod of orcas. Enjoy a cruise, or perhaps get lucky just looking off our decks! (Ali Barratt photo)
Learn more about whale watching in the bay

Our Jellies “Laboratory”

Did you know that our aquarists are always experimenting with new species to help introduce visitors to the wonders of our oceans? Right now staffer Wyatt Patry is working behind the scenes with these amazing leopard jellies!

A Stunning Sea Slug

What’s lime green with white racing stripes? We’ve added beautiful Taylor’s sea hares to the Wetlands Gallery. Romance is in the air for these tiny animals—you can also see egg masses nearby!
Learn more on our blog

A Living Fossil

Older than dinosaurs? Indeed! Horseshoe crabs have been around for hundreds of millions of years and are said to be “living fossils.” We've added tiny, quarter-size juveniles to “The Secret Lives of Seahorses” special exhibition.