New “Puffin Plate” Supports Wildlife Rehabilitation Efforts |
We're halfway there--help us reach 3,000!
Once 3,000 vouchers are sold, our new Puffin Plate will go into production—meaning the sooner we reach 3,000, the sooner you’ll have your plates in-hand!
Those wanting to own a puffin plate can now purchase vouchers through the Aquarium’s website. The voucher covers the plate’s $40 surcharge fee, and after the deduction of DMV’s administrative costs, funds will support the Oregon Coast Aquarium’s rehabilitation and conservation efforts.
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Oregon Coast Aquarium Receives Donation from Wildlife Warriors |
Last month we received a generous donation from Wildlife Warriors, a non-profit charity founded by Steve and Terri Irwin. Better yet, the donation’s impact was doubled thanks to a recently-awarded matching grant from the Marcia H. Randall Foundation. The Irwin family has strong ties to Oregon, making regular trips to revisit their favorite locales, including the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Wildlife Warriors’ donation will support the construction of our future Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, expanding our capacity for wildlife rehabilitation efforts.
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Reminder: through December 31, 2024, the Marcia H. Randall Foundation will match all gifts and pledges, up to $500,000, made to our wildlife rehabilitation fund.
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Animal Crossing™: New Horizons Aquarium Tour
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The aquarium experience inspired by the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons game for the Nintendo Switch™ system is expanding to a national level. After debuting at the Seattle Aquarium, the experience is hitting the road and making multiple stops across the U.S. this year and next. Each aquarium on the tour will host photo ops, character standees, and more. Plus, guests may even have the opportunity to meet-and-greet Isabelle, Tom Nook, or K.K. Slider on select days and stops.
Check out the Animal Crossing™: New Horizons experience at the Oregon Coast Aquarium August 26 through October 20. Tickets for the experience are included with the cost of general admission,
More information is on the horizon—stay tuned!
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August Membership Reciprocity
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Aquarium members can visit the Five Oaks Museum 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:
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We just welcomed a bundle of fluff to our Seabird Aviary! Over the past several weeks, a pair of tufted puffin parents took turns tending their egg in a hidden burrow atop the rocky ledges of our Seabird Aviary. The chick—called a puffling—hatched on July 30. The chick is now behind-the-scenes, receiving care round-the-clock until they are grown enough to join the flock.
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Join an upcoming Volunteer Information Session to learn more about our Volunteer Program and how to get involved! Information sessions help prospective volunteers become acquainted with the Aquarium, the program, our current volunteer opportunities, and volunteer expectations and benefits. Attendance is required for all adults interested in joining the Volunteer Program; these sessions are held in-person at the Aquarium.
Save the date—Volunteer Information Sessions take place in early September!
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Interested in joining our team of volunteer divers? Dive volunteer applications are due by the 1st of September.
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Are you a teacher or educator planning for the coming school year?
Consider a classroom animal adoption to help teach students about coastal
wildlife! This option includes everything
in a Classic Adoption package, plus extra educational resources, stickers, and more.
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| Rocky Coast - On the Rocks
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Summer is prime time for tidepooling on the Oregon Coast! Tidepool animals can withstand crashing waves, intense heat, and ever-changing conditions. View Rocky Coast – On the Rocks to find out exactly how!
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Tuna Fishery Day - August 21
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Join us online and on site today as we discuss the importance and impact of Oregon's tuna fisheries.
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Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons Experience - August 26 thru October 20
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We are excited to announce our upcoming 2024 Nintendo Animal Crossing: New Horizons Experience, in partnership with Nintendo of America! The experience is included with general admission and will be at the Oregon Coast Aquarium from August 26 through October 20, 2024. More information is on the horizon—stay tuned!
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Winter Hours Begin - September 3
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For those looking ahead, our summer hours end after Labor Day weekend! At this time our hours return to our winter schedule, open from 10:00am - 5:00pm.
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Happy Birthday, Party Animals!
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This month we celebrate Schuster the sea otter’s 14th birthday! 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!
Want to help celebrate some of these birthday animals? Consider shopping our wishlist or making a symbolic adoption! Wishlist items and adoption proceeds directly support the care of our animals.
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