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Adopt-an-Animal

Join our Adopt-an-Animal program at the Ocean Institute and become an ‘Adoptive Parent’ to your favorite marine creature.
Your adoption fee supports the well-being of our fascinating marine life, empowers educational initiatives, and ensures smooth operations at Ocean Institute. Dive into a world of ocean education and make a meaningful impact today!

Adoption includes:

– Downloadable Certificate of Adoption

– Downloadable Animal fact sheet

– Adopt-an-Animal tote bag*

– Adopted animal sticker*

– (2) General Admissions Tickets (expire 1 year after the purchase date)

*pick up at Ocean Institute

Price: $100

ADOPT-AN-ANIMAL

California Moray Eel

Horn Shark

Swell Shark

'Jetty' the Western Pond Turtle