Video Update: The Pup Is Growing Fast!

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

This week Aniak, Lootas and the pup got a special treat – a kiddy pool full of ice. This was the pup’s first encounter with ice. The first video is a short clip of the pup playing with a piece of ice and the second video clip shows the entire family (Aniak, Lootas and the pup) playing with the ice filled kiddy pool! The pup this week also turned 1 month old on February 14th. She is growing so fast!

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An Octopus Blind Date!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Today at noon we removed the barrier separating our male and female octopuses on exhibit for our Octopus Blind Date! After our female octopus, Mayhem, played hard to get for a little bit, both animals came together. Our female Mayhem will be released as part of Octopus Week on the 18th, followed by Rocky, our male on the 25th.

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Octopus Blind Date

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Rocky - A male giant Pacific octopusMayhem - A giant Pacific octopus

Tuesday, February 14
Time: 12pm (noon)

Watch what happens when sixteen arms, six hearts (three hearts each) and two giant Pacific octopuses meet on Valentine’s Day. Rocky, the big male giant Pacific octopus pictured on the left and Mayhem, pictured on the right will meet on Valentine’s Day when the Plexiglas barrier between their two sides is removed for an Octopus Week preview event – Octopus Blind Date. Aquarium biologists set the mood with decorative hearts, roses and romantic music at the octopus exhibit. But it’s up to the octopuses to decide whether or not love is in the water!

Come to this special Valentine’s Day event at the Aquarium!

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Pup Naming Contest – Now Open!

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Aniak's pupThe Seattle Aquarium sea otter pup naming contest is now officially open! Help us name Aniak’s new pup by voting on one of five names. Voting will be open February 7-24. The winning name will then be announced on Monday, February 27. Go to www.seattleaquarium.org/naming-contest to place your vote today!

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A Growing Girl – Second Vet Exam!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Here is a video of the pup’s second vet exam. She is now a healthy 6.9 pounds and is starting to swim!

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