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Adopt an Animal
Welcome to the “Adopt an Animal” program at Central Coast Aquarium! Here, you can make a meaningful donation to symbolically adopt one of our incredible marine creatures.
Your generous support helps us provide the best care for our animals, maintain their habitats, and continue our mission of marine education and conservation. By adopting an animal, you’re not just making a donation – you’re becoming a vital part of our ocean-loving community.
$1
- Hermit Crab, Moon Jelly, Urchins, Snails, Nudibranch
$5
- Anemone, Kelp Crab (touch tank), Shiner Perch, Sculpin, 6 Arm Sea Star
$10
- Gumboot Chiton, Sea Cucumber, Scallop, Bat Star, Mermaids Purse, Sand Dabs, Red Rock Crab
$25
- Leather Star, Kelp Crab (pier piling), Gopher “twins” Rockfish, Sargo, Opal Eye, Juvinile Swell & Horn Shark, Round Ray (Pancake), Ochre Star, CA Moray Eel (Drako), Garibaldi
$50
- Starry Rockfish, Cabezon, Kelp Bass, Flag Rockfish, Adult Swell Shark (PB&J), Turbot, Flounder, Monkey Face Prickleback, Baby Ray (upstairs tank)
$100
- Adult Horn Shark (Larry), Adult Leopard Sharks (Spot & Dot), Grassy Rockfish (Monster, upstairs tank)
Adoption Benefits
| Giving level | $1 | $5 | $10 | $25 | $50 | $100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personalized Certificate | ||||||
| Animal Fact Sheet | ||||||
| Sticker | ||||||
| Aquarium Pass | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Feed Adopted Animal | * | ** | ||||
| Aquarium Tour | ** |
*Up to 5 people | **Up to 10 people
All adoption gifts are tax-deductible and are good for one full year.
Adoptions can be made at the front desk of the aquarium, or online by purchasing one of the packages above.