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The Oregon Coast Aquarium invites you to join us on an Animal Encounter. This program is designed to bring visitors up close and personal with some of the Aquarium's more interesting and unique animals. Learn about the seemingly playful sea otters and the amazing sea lions who would love to give you a big smooch!
Depending upon which encounter you join us for, you will have the chance to work with a member of the Aquarium's Education and Animal Husbandry staff participating in an animal feeding, getting a kiss from a sea lion, and/or learning the various skills and knowledge required to care for each animal. This is an opportunity for participants to learn what's involved in providing the Aquarium's animals with the best possible care and keeping the Animal Husbandry department running smoothly.
Pre-registration is required as tours are only offered on scheduled dates, and interested parties should call (541) 867-3474 ext. 2313 to register. Each encounter will have a minumum of four participants and a maximum of ten participants. Participants must be at least eight years or older and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Payment Policy: Full payment is required at the time of booking. In order to be provided a full refund or to be given the opportunity to select a different program date, please provide us with 48 hours notice if you can not partipate in your scheduled program. If we need to cancel the program due to low enrollment (less than 4), a full refund will be provided. We will provide you 48 hours notice if the program needs to be cancelled.
Sea Otter Encounters allow participants to go behind-the-scenes to learn about the sea otter's many adaptations and the numerous challenges these adaptations pose for the Aquarium's mammalogists. The tour will start with an introduction to sea otters with bio-facts, then it’s off to the kitchen to learn about how food is prepared for these animals. Meet an Aquarium Mammalogist to learn about animal care and feeding as you watch the sea otters up close. The Sea Otter Encounter lasts approximately 1 hour.
The cost is $30 for members and $35 for nonmembers.
Sea Otter Encounter Dates:
Sea Lion Encounters allow participants to discuss the natural history and conservation of these magnificent animals with Aquarium staff, learn about their basic needs, and receive a fishy kiss from one of the Aquarium's amazing pinnipeds. Bring your camera! The Sea Lion Encounter lasts approximately 1 hour.
The cost is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers.
Sea Lion Encounter Dates:
Are you a sucker for the spineless? Go behind-the-scenes on our favorite encounter to shake our octopus's hand... er, suckers. Learn about the exciting life of one of the most intelligent invertebrates on this planet!
The cost is $30.00 for members and $35.00 for nonmembers.
Octopus Encounter Dates:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30a.m. - 12:30p.m. September through May contingent upon octopus and guide availability. Call to find out availability by phoning 541-867-3474 Ext. 2313.
Pre-registration is required for tours by calling (541) 867-3474 Ext. 2313 to register.
