Opal joins the raft!

After a month of training behind-the-scenes, our newest sea otter, Opal, is officially on exhibit! Opal's sparkly personality quickly shined through during her training. The team was impressed by her confidence and how quickly Opal bonded with her new raftmates Ivy, Ruby, and Selka. Our precious gems Opal and Ruby are especially close!

"It has been an absolute joy working with Opal, getting to know her personality, and watching her learn so quickly,” shared Courtney Ribeiro-French, aquarium senior mammalogist. “Introducing her to new toys and enrichment items and seeing how inquisitive and playful she is with them has been one of the best parts of my day."

If you can’t make it to Monterey right away to meet Opal in person, you can watch her playful antics on our live Sea Otter Cam. We expect that Opal will be moving in and out of the exhibit area for a while as she gets used to her new home, so she will not be visible all the time. Thank you for your patience as we welcome Opal to her new home!