Water’s Edge is Currently Under Construction

Water’s Edge Expansion! 

Opening Mid-September 

Meet the Giant Pacific Octopus this September at Butterfly Pavilion’s fully expanded and reimagined Water’s Edge aquatic exhibit. 

Discover why some of nature’s strangest creatures are also its most incredible. Get up close with fascinating marine invertebrates, including moon jellies, giant isopods, and at the heart of it all, a Giant Pacific Octopus! 

The Giant Pacific Octopus has three hearts, blue blood, nine brains, and is one of the most intelligent animals coming to Butterfly Pavilion. Step into a world where “weird” means wonderfully wild. 

Please note: The current Water’s Edge exhibit will begin undergoing construction on August 17 through September and will be closed to the general public during this time. 

New Animals Coming to Water’s Edge 

• Giant Pacific Octopus 
• Moon Jellies 
• Giant Isopods 
• Ochre Sea Stars 
• Fish-Eating Anemones 
• Pacific Sea Nettles 
• Debelius Reef Lobster 
• And more of your favorites! 

The reimagined Water’s Edge, Exploring the Depths of Ocean Life, expands the gallery to 1,100 square feet and triples Butterfly Pavilion’s saltwater capacity to more than 3,000 gallons. The refreshed exhibit will feature 12 habitats, including 8 brand-new exhibits, and introduce guests to more than 100 different species represented by hundreds of individual invertebrates — from sea stars and anemones to a mantis shrimp with one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom. 

New Experiences 

Living Tidepool 

an immersive Pacific touch tank where guests can get hands-on with sea stars and anemones and other intertidal invertebrates. 

Illuminated Reefs 

an opportunity to create glowing, interactive Coral reef patterns.