AUGUST 2025

Meet the newest member of our flock!

This tufted puffin chick made its debut on July 16, and our bird keepers report the “puffling” is doing well and growing steadily. It will be several weeks before the chick leaves the burrow; in the meantime, it will remain under the care of its doting parents.

Tufted puffin pairs work together to rear their young, taking turns sitting with the chick and bringing fish back to the burrow. Tufted puffins often collect multiple fish at a time, crisscrossing them in their bill—an action known as “bill stacking.” See if you can spot this behavior during your next visit to our Seabird Aviary!

As a participant in the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation’s annual Birthday Grant celebration, we were assigned three glass floats, hidden along the beaches of Lincoln City; the Oregon Coast Aquarium receives a $1,000 donation per float, so long as they are found and registered by August 11.

We're thrilled to say that one of our floats has been found! That means there are two left to track down!

For what would have been Marie’s 129th birthday, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation is working with Explore Lincoln City to donate $129,000 to nonprofits on the Oregon Coast – supporting adventure, exploration, and expeditions for local young people.

We're closer than ever before! Have you ordered yours?

By preordering today, you’re helping establish an ongoing form of support for wildlife rehab and animal care. As with any new license plate at the Oregon DMV, 3,000 vouchers must be sold to push the plates into production. With less than 500 preorders left, we're closer than ever!

Aquarium members can visit the Benton County Historical Society 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:

Join us for our upcoming trading card days!

VIDEO OF THE MONTH

The best way to beat the summer heat? Seafood-filled icy treats.

Watch as Earle, Oswald, and Schuster munch and crunch through blocks of ice to get to the crab legs inside.

Members make a difference! To recognize and show appreciation for our members, we are hosting Member Appreciation Day on September 13, 2025!

On September 13, the Aquarium will offer early entry for members, starting at 9am. Members will also have access to a special Members Only Lounge located in our Gleason Room, located at the north end of Passages of the Deep, from 10am-4pm. The lounge will feature light snacks and beverages, a selfie station, children’s activity table, Meet the Keeper talks, and visits from our Ambassador Animals. Stay tuned for more information.

Educators, did you know your class can adopt an animal? With our classroom adoptions, dive into the school year with a plush representative of the adopted animal, as well as materials developed by our Education team to supplement your teachings.

Tuna Fishery Day - August 26

Join us on site for tabling and talks as we discuss the importance of local fisheries!

Summer Hours End - September 2

Beginning September 2, the Oregon Coast Aquarium will return to our 10:00am - 5:00pm schedule. 

Member Appreciation Day - September 13

In recognition of our members and the vital role they play in supporting our mission, the Oregon Coast Aquarium is hosting Member Appreciation Day! Learn more

Join us in this August in celebrating some animal birthdays! This month marks Schuster the sea otter's 14th birthday! August also marks the tail end of our aviary's hatching season--be sure to wish a happy hatch-day during your next visit to the aviary! 

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