Come Meet Octavio

We're excited to announce the newest addition to the aquatic family – Octavio, a Giant Pacific Octopus. Learn more about the Aquarium's newest star →

Plan a Visit

Explore below San Francisco Bay by getting up close and personal with more than 20,000 local marine animals. Our interpretative naturalists are always nearby to answer your questions and guide you through hands-on animal encounters. →

Spotlight Animal: River Otters

The North American river otter is a semiaquatic mammal that lives in and around the rivers, estuaries, lakes and coasts of North America and is common in the Bay Area. River otters are members of the weasel family and are not closely related to sea otters. Learn More →


Donate

Your donation to Aquarium of the Bay helps provide our visitors with the chance to learn about how their actions affect the health of the Bay and give over 20,000 Bay Area children with FREE conservation education programs each year.→

Save $38+ on Tickets

Make the most out of your Fisherman's Wharf visit with the WharfPass. Five of the top attractions at one low price. →

City Pass


Save 42% off Unlimited Cable Car Rides, plus 4 top San Francisco attractions, packed into a pocket sized ticket book. →