Five-Year-Old Adam Anglin Learns First-Hand from Octopus Experts at OdySea Aquarium SCOTTSDALE/SALT RIVER-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY, AZ (August 13, 2023)— Five-year-old Adam Anglin from El Paso, Texas had a dream fulfilled when he visited OdySea Aquarium in Scottsdale, AZ, on Tuesday to learn more about the aquarium’s Giant Pacific Octopus (GPO). A huge fan of the… Read more »
Whether you’ve just moved from Seattle to an apartment in downtown Phoenix, or you’ve recently bought a home in Scottsdale, it’s no secret that summers in Arizona can be scorching hot. So if you’re looking for fun indoor things to do in Phoenix this summer or just other ways to beat the heat, you’ve come… Read more »
SCOTTSDALE/SALT RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY, AZ –(September 28, 2021 ) – An extremely rare, pumpkin-colored lobster turned up this summer at Nobu Scottsdale, an upscale Japanese restaurant at Fashion Square Mall. Immediately, its kitchen staff recognized its one-in-30 million uniqueness, prompting a call to OdySea Aquarium, where it was later donated. Orange lobsters are more likely… Read more »
Large, Honeycomb Whiptail Ray at OdySea Aquarium Recovers Under Top Care SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (Oct.21, 2020) – Bee, a beloved honeycomb whiptail stingray, who has called OdySea Aquarium home since the attraction first opened in 2016, spent weeks on the mend after a rare and risky surgery saved her life in August. Despite a recent… Read more »
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – (August 25, 2020) – Stories of animals overcoming adversity and challenges are as vast and wide as the ocean. In a time where an uplifting and inspirational story is needed more than ever, OdySea Aquarium introduces their very own wonder: 8-month old Rosie, an African penguin with physical disabilities. Rosie hatched in… Read more »
OdySea Aquarium is proud to receive the AZSAFE + Clean Certification for safety and cleanliness. This certification was a result of recent measures the Aquarium has implemented to ensure the health and safety of every guest during their visit. This includes meeting sanitation standards, best practices, and recommendations from national hospitality and public health experts.
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 »
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 »
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