GREAT LAKES AQUARIUM

Give to the Max for Aquarium animals!

If you're feeding a family or buying groceries for yourself these days you've probably noticed everything is a bit more expensive these days. With nearly 1,500 mouths to feed, those little bits add up to a lot at Great Lakes Aquarium. 

Animal care is our priority, our passion and our commitment. Yet, during a time of inflation it is not without challenges. Both food and energy prices are adding to our bottom line while we continue to add staff and exhibit floor specials to enhance the visitor experience. 

You can help us during Give to the Max by donating for the animals! Every dollar donated will be used for animal food and care. Choose your animal and corresponding gift amount. Or just give the gift of your choice!

$20 – Touchpool sturgeon (buys one box of shrimp for a week)

$40 – Sharks and rays (buys one box of capelin (a type of fish) for two weeks)

$60 – River otters (buys one box of silversides (a type of fish), carrots, and cat food, enough for two weeks)

$100 – Bald eagle and turkey vulture (carnivorous diet consisting of raw meat and other proteins feeds the birds in Raptor Ridge for a month) 

Your gift is an investment in the future. It will help us connect people to our water-filled Minnesota and world.  Thank you! 

*This month you can follow our Instagram @greatlakesaquarium as we collaborate with Lake Superior Zoo. Our executive directors will engage in animal care "job swaps" to showcase just what it takes to care for the resident animals.