SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Feb. 27, 2020 – OdySea Aquarium is celebrating the birth of four healthy sandbar shark pups (babies) that took place in its OdySea Voyager exhibit last Thursday, February 20. The gender of the pups are two males and two females. Sandbar sharks successfully born under human care are a very rare… Read more »
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (Feb. 13, 2020) – Officials at OdySea in the Desert announced today they are changing the name of the entertainment complex to Arizona Boardwalk. The name change does not affect the aquarium’s name, OdySea Aquarium, but was chosen to better reflect the diverse offerings of the 35-acre, multi-level entertainment destination, home… Read more »
SRP set aggressive measures to reach its 2035 sustainability goals. The award features partnerships with vital organizations to help our communities become more sustainable. By partnering with SRP, OdySea Aquarium made sustainable decisions in building design, operations and daily guest interactions. The aquarium has more than 80 exhibits that include 1.5 million gallons of water… Read more »
Wings for Warriors is honored to announce our 4th Annual Gala. The event will honor wounded warriors, military families, and caregivers for their service and sacrifices. Wings for Warriors is a nationally recognized 501(c)3, non profit organization in support of combat wounded military service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Our mission is to… Read more »
The International Board of Credentialing and Continued Education Standards (IBCCES) announced today that OdySea Aquarium is the first attraction – and aquarium – in Arizona to become a Certified Autism Center (CAC). The CAC designation, granted by IBCCES, means that visitors and families with children who have autism and other sensory differences can enjoy the… Read more »
Chelsea Clinton poses with two African penguins and two animal care specialists from OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale. Chelsea Clinton visited OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale on Monday. Clinton toured the Aquarium with OdySea Aquarium’s CEO Amram Knishinsky, Greg Charbeneau, Vice President and General Manager, and several of the Aquarium’s animal care specialists. The highlight of her… Read more »
Rabbit, a 11-year-old harbor seal, is now on loan to the Smithsonian National Zoo where he will serve as a companion animal. Rabbit was one of OdySea aquarium’s most popular seals, but the 11-year-old harbor seal has been called to duty. He traveled across the country this week to become a companion for 35-year-old Luke,… Read more »
The new OdySea Aquarium is now open in Scottsdale, so what exactly does it take to keep more than 30,000 sea creatures in the desert? “We have over 40 animal care specialists that work around the clock, 24 hours a day,” said Greg Charbeneau, vice-president and general manager of the OdySea Aquarium. “They care… Read more »
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