Giant Pacific Octopus
Observe one of the ocean's most intelligent creatures — the giant Pacific octopus. Watch as it uses its eight arms to explore, solve puzzles, and interact with enrichment activities provided by aquarists.
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Rocky Shore & Tide Pools
A hands-on touch pool area where visitors can gently touch sea stars, hermit crabs, and sea cucumbers. Learn about the intertidal zone and the resilient creatures that live there.
Monterey Bay Habitats
Explore the diverse habitats of Monterey Bay, from rocky reefs to sandy seafloor. See bat rays, flatfish, crabs, and other local species in recreated underwater environments.
Sandy Shore & Aviary
An outdoor exhibit featuring shorebirds including snowy plovers, black-necked stilts, and other coastal birds in a naturalistic sandy habitat.
Into the Deep
Explore the mysteries of the deep sea in this groundbreaking exhibit featuring bioluminescent creatures, giant isopods, and other rarely-seen animals from the ocean's twilight zone and beyond. Sections include Down to the Deep, The Midwater, The...
Sea Otters
Meet rescued southern sea otters in this beloved exhibit. Watch daily feedings and learn about the aquarium's pioneering Sea Otter Program, which has helped raise and release orphaned sea otter pups back into the wild since 1984.
Life on the Bay
Discover the wildlife of Monterey Bay through interactive exhibits and live animal displays showcasing the rich biodiversity of the local marine environment.
Open Sea
A million-gallon exhibit showcasing the open ocean ecosystem with yellowfin tuna, hammerhead sharks, ocean sunfish, sea turtles, and massive schools of sardines. Features one of the largest single-pane windows in the world.
Kelp Forest
A towering 28-foot-tall living kelp forest exhibit — one of the tallest aquarium exhibits in the world. Watch leopard sharks, sardines, and other fish swim through swaying kelp fronds in this recreation of a Monterey Bay kelp forest ecosystem.
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