Podcast, Videos &
Web Cams

Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, California 93940
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Regular Hours
10 a.m.–6 p.m. Daily
Closed Dec. 25

Summer (May 26–Sept. 1)
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Summer Weekends
(July 5–Sept. 1) Sat. & Sun.
9:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Holidays
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

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Freshwater Otter Cam

Explore the fun and fascinating world of otters—from sea otters to their freshwater cousins—in the Wild About Otters exhibit. You'll meet 10 feisty freshwater otters and discover the lush world of tropical freshwater fishes, reptiles and plants they live in.

Watch our freshwater otter cam to get a glimpse of the African spotted-necked otters

on exhibit. The cam provides two different views of the exhibit so you might see these inquisitive animals playing or sleeping on the log pile, or eating a fish in the feeding area.

Wild About Otters BINGO PDF

Have fun and learn more about otters and the creatures that share their habitats when you visit the aquarium or at home.

Otter Door Hanger PDF

Download a printable sign to hang on your doorknob. Let everyone know how wild you are about otters!

Products like pesticides and improperly disposed of motor oil eventually flow to the sea, and can make otters sick.

Help Sea Otters

Freshwater otters and sea otters need clean water and healthy habitats to survive - and so do we! The choices you make every day can keep the planet healthy for all living things.

Use environmentally safe home and garden products.
Recycle motor oil and drive less.
Join our Ocean Action Team and help us protect the waters where sea otters live.
Don't flush kitty litter and cat feces down the toilet. (Cat feces is one source of Toxoplasma Gondii, a parasite that survives sewage treatment and ends up in the ocean where it can kill sea otters.)

While we don't study freshwater otters in the wild, we work hard to protect threatened sea otters. Visit our Sea Otter Research and Conservation section to learn more about what you can do to make a difference.

Wild About Otters Activities

Enrich or extend a family or school field trip visit with our Wild About Otters learning activities. Many of the "at the aquarium" activities can be done online using the content of our web site and live web cams.

Spotting Guide
Learn to identify who's who and other fun things to look for on the cam.

Live Cam 7 a.m–7 p.m. Pacific Time

You are watching a pre-recorded, off-hours video of the freshwater otter cam.

Cam Help

Our live web cams are made possible through the generosity of our members and donors. If you would like to lend your support, you can donate online. The cam will time out after 30 minutes—refresh/reload your browser window to restart the stream.

Inspiring conservation of the oceans

Freshwater Otter Cam

Help Sea Otters

Wild About Otters Activities

Spotting Guide