JULY 2024

We are so excited to introduce you all to Jackson and Palmer!

These striped skunk brothers are the newest members of our ambassador animal program. They can be told apart by their white stripes—Jackson has thicker stripes than Palmer, and he has white spots under each leg. They were born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado in 2023, making them just over a year old. Raised to be ambassadors, they work alongside our educators to teach the public about their wild counterparts. You can get to know Jackson and Palmer in the Aquarium lobby at 3:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 🦨

Aquarium members can visit the Museum at Warm Springs for free this month! Just show proof of your Aquarium membership at the entrance.

Learn more on how to become a member, or how to gift a membership:

Team up and clean up! This Sunday, July 7th, folks are hitting the shores to pick up Fourth of July trash. With the Surfrider Foundation and SOLVE Oregon leading the charge, join Aquarium representatives at South Beach State Park for a beach cleanup!

Not able to make it down to South Beach, or that date not work for you? Check out Surfrider's website for more cleanup dates and locations:

Have you checked out our new online interactive map yet? Chart your course during your next visit, from start to finish. The map includes the latest updates on feeds and presentations, information on our animals and habitats, and real-time navigation.

Best part? No app required! Just visit map.aquarium.org to dive in.

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

Did you know our newly renovated touchpool is twice as big as it once was? Join Aquarist Abby to learn a little more about our freshly renovated Rocky Coast gallery.

The Marcia H. Randall Foundation has gifted $500,000 to the Aquarium to support the construction of its Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The Foundation has also issued a $500,000 matching challenge grant, bringing the total donation to $1 million once the match is met.

The Foundation will match all gifts and pledges made to the Aquarium’s wildlife rehabilitation fund between June 1 and Dec. 31 2024, up to $500,000, doubling the impact of each dollar donated.

Want to look ahead? Check out our full event calendar!

Beach Cleanup at South Beach - July 7th

Team up and clean up! This Sunday, folks are hitting the shores to pick up Fourth of July trash. Sign up now, or find a cleanup near you »

Shark and Ray Awareness Day - July 14th

Join us on-site and online for Shark and Ray Awareness Day! With special talks, a shark dissection, and more, there's all sorts to enjoy! Learn more »

This month we celebrate California sea lions Catalina (11) and Rosa (10)! We also have a flock of feathered friends to celebrate this month, since summer is seabird hatching season—stop by our Seabird Aviary to say happy birdday to our murres, guillemots, and puffins! And be sure to join an ambassador animal presentation to wish Wilson the barn owl a happy 6th hatchday!

Want to help celebrate some of these birthday animals? Don't forget, many of our animals are available for animal adoption! Proceeds from our adoptions go directly towards the continued care and support for our animals.

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