Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sea Otter Pup's Winning Name Is...

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Today the Seattle Aquarium along with Christie Johnson from KING 5 News announced the winning name of Aniak’s new sea otter pup. With over 15,000 votes, the winning name is Sekiu! Thank you to everyone who voted. Come to the … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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Octopus Blind Date

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

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 … Continue reading →

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Pup Naming Contest – Now Open!

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

The 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, … Continue reading →

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