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DIVING SNAKES
 A favorite at Wild About Otters is the sleek, bright green Asian vine snakes who live in trees but eat fish that they capture by plunging their heads into water.
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THEY CAN SHOOT
 Another highlight at Wild About Otters is the archerfish exhibit. These angular silver and black striped fish spit water to dislodge unwary prey from trees and plants above the water�s surface, sometimes scoring a hit at distances up to four feet away! Both the archerfish and vine snake exhibits are designed so you can watch them hunt.
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A FISH CALLED CLEESE
 Throughout Wild About Otters, actor and wildlife conservation advocate John Cleese narrates high-definition video with messages about the global importance of clean water, and how lakes, rivers, and oceans are all connected.
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GET ‘WILD ABOUT OTTERS’ AT THE
MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUMExplore the fun and fascinating world of otters in a multi-sensory adventure through five dynamic galleries and an intriguing array of live freshwater exhibits and interactive displays.
Wild About Otters features six African spotted-necked otters and four Asian small-clawed otters in exhibits that represent their native lake and river habitats. Both species are sleek, curious, and very active. You are likely to see an entertaining range of behaviors, from elaborate water play to ambush games.
And it’s not just otters. You’ll see 30 species of freshwater reptiles and tropical fish (some of which you've probably seen in home aquariums) which share the freshwater otters� habitats in the wild. A live exhibit features exotic Asian frogs, such as the Vietnamese giant tree frog, Bornean horned frog, Chinese gliding frog, White�s tree frog, or Vietnamese mossy frog.
At the end of the exhibit, kids can create a souvenir scrapbook in the Discovery Art Room. There are stamps available that depict images of freshwater otters and other animals that share their habitats, like hippos, crocodiles, and egrets.
Wild About Otters is included with regular aquarium admission of $24.95 adult; $22.95 senior (65+) and student (full-time college, with I.D.); and $15.95 children 3-12, and the disabled. (2007 rates) Children under 3 are admitted free of charge. Discounted tickets for members of the military and their families can be purchased in advance at many California and Nevada installations.
The aquarium is located on historic Cannery Row in Monterey. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and in summer and major holiday periods from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (closed Christmas Day). Summer hours include extended weekend hours, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, between May 26 and September 3.
You can find more information about Wild About Otters and the aquarium in general, including seasonal specials, special events and programs, family activities, and live web cams, at www.montereybayaquarium.org or by calling (831) 648-4888. Advance tickets can be purchased online, or by phone at (800) 756-3737. You can also use Tickets.com online or at 800-225-2277.
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