Sea Cliffs

Outside, penguins, seals, otters, and walruses rest on a 300-foot-long swath of the North Pacific’s rocky coastline. Inside the underwater viewing area, get a fisheye-view of the marine mammals as they swim and dive.

What to See and Do

Daily Feedings: Sea otters, walruses, and penguins
A walrus sucks herring out of a giant straw, a sea otter plays a toy retrieve game for a scrumptious prize, and penguins bob for fish. Please note that feeding times are subject to change on a daily basis, based on the animals' needs. Check the schedule at the Aquarium's main entrance to confirm times.

What are the penguins braying about? It’s likely they're either saying “Here I am!” “Why’d you do that!” or “Hello, friend!”

Do the octopus wave. (Tip: Find three friends to join you!)
The giant Pacific octopus is an eight-armed hunter and master of camouflage who uses the suction cups of his tentacles to grab prey.

Discover the real Mr. Moms.
For seahorses, it is the males that carry the babies. With tails entwined, the female seahorse deposits her eggs into her mate’s pouch.

Saving Penguins

The Wildlife Conservation Society saves penguins and their habitats, which are threatened by pollution—such as from oil spills—and coastal development. WCS conservationists also work to prevent excessive penguin egg and guano collection, and to create sustainable alternatives to fishing when it imperils the birds’ main food sources.