From albino axolotls to rainbow-colored beetles, experience the full spectrum of animal awesomeness this summer.

While some fans of Deppea splendens hope another stand of the plant may exist somewhere in Southern Mexico or Guatemala, Almeda believes the species is almost certainly extinct in the wild. “It’s a ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 17, 2025) —More than 70 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by oceans, and beneath the surface lies a hidden world. In Unseen Oceans, a new exhibition on view at the ...

Academy Day is a celebration of the Academy’s anniversary, and each year we reflect on the community and philanthropy that make everything we do here possible. On Academy Day, pay-what-you-can tickets ...

Recent winner of the Best Dome Award at the Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation, & Technology, Best Science Award at the Jena & International Planetarium Society Fulldome Festival, Best Educational ...

Climb atop Pachyrhinosaurus for an unforgettable photo op; admire the elaborate feathers of Deinonychus; and marvel at massive and mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. Catch a puppet show starring a cute baby ...

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It may be the waddling. Or their sophisticated tuxedoes. Or perhaps it's the fact that they are highly social and form long-term bonds. Whatever the reason, penguins have a knack for capturing our ...

Whether you're seeking some quality time with Claude (our dashing alligator with albinism) or sustainable swag from our store, gift cards let you choose your own Academy adventure. Curious how far ...

Protecting biodiversity in the Bay Area, California, and beyond is as easy as taking pictures. Take part in the City Nature Challenge April 30–May 3, 2027, by joining a bioblitz or observing wildlife ...