The Living Planet Aquarium

The Living Planet Aquarium Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is located in Draper, UT. We are home to more than 5,600 animals
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Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has become one of Utah´s most unique and popular attractions, and is definitely a must-see if you are planning a trip to Utah. Exhibits feature sharks, rays, seahorses, sea jellies, octopus, piranha, rescued sea turtles, penguins and more! It is a unique opportunity for the many landlocked Utahans, particularly children, who have not previously had the chance to interact with such creatures.

06/09/2026

All hail the queen!👑🐝

In managed honeybee colonies, the queen is often marked with a small colored dot on her back. This helps beekeepers easily spot her, monitor her health, track her age, and observe her egg-laying patterns over time.

The color of the mark changes each year according to an international color-coding system used by beekeepers!

Next time you're exploring Discover Utah, see if you can spot the queen bee!

Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊🌊You can make a difference for our oceans right here in Utah by taking action to keep the Earth...
06/08/2026

Happy World Oceans Day! 🌊🌊

You can make a difference for our oceans right here in Utah by taking action to keep the Earth and oceans clean. Here are some ways you can help:
🚮Don’t litter, and if you see trash on the ground, pick it up.
♻️Recycle!
🧴Choose reef-safe sunscreens.
🍤Eat sustainable seafood by using tools like the Seafood Watch website.

Visit the link in our bio to explore even more ways you can save our planet. Even just one small change can make a huge difference! The Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Can you spot the turtle in this photo?🐢It's the Matamata turtle! He lives in the pond across from our Yellow Anaconda ha...
06/07/2026

Can you spot the turtle in this photo?🐢

It's the Matamata turtle! He lives in the pond across from our Yellow Anaconda habitat in Journey to South America. Something you may notice about this turtle is the peculiar shape of its head. While it is unique, it serves an important purpose!

This turtle species has extremely poor eyesight, and the fleshy flaps extending from their head and neck help it to camouflage. They also contain nerves that respond to stimuli, such as vibrations caused by the movement of potential prey nearby.

What is the name of this animal? 🤔Wrong answers only!
06/03/2026

What is the name of this animal? 🤔

Wrong answers only!

Did you know you can meet animals at the Aquarium face-to-face?Check out the "Animal Spotlights" section of our daily st...
05/30/2026

Did you know you can meet animals at the Aquarium face-to-face?

Check out the "Animal Spotlights" section of our daily stories to see when you’ll have the chance to meet one of our amazing Ambassador Animals! These spotlights may feature everything from snakes to birds or even cockroaches.🐍🦜🪳

Two words: Coconut. Crab.🥥🦀Meet the Coconut Crab, the largest land arthropod in the world. They are found on islands in ...
05/23/2026

Two words: Coconut. Crab.🥥🦀

Meet the Coconut Crab, the largest land arthropod in the world. They are found on islands in the Indian Ocean, the Indo-Pacific region, and the southern Pacific Ocean. And, as the name suggests, they eat coconut meat, fruit, nuts, and seeds.

If you come looking for the Coconut Crab here at the Aquarium, look closely! In the wild, they spend their days hiding in burrows or under foliage to avoid heat and predators, making them hard to spot.

We, along with the cute face of Soya, are here to remind you it's World Tree Kangaroo Day! 🦘World Tree Kangaroo Day was ...
05/21/2026

We, along with the cute face of Soya, are here to remind you it's World Tree Kangaroo Day! 🦘

World Tree Kangaroo Day was created to raise awareness and support conservation efforts that protect Tree Kangaroos and the rainforest habitats they depend on. Conservation organizations are working alongside local communities in Papua New Guinea to protect forests, create wildlife-safe areas, and ensure a future for these extraordinary animals.

You can help Tree Kangaroos right here in Utah by learning more about them, sharing their stories, and supporting conservation programs protecting wildlife and rainforest habitats.

If nothing else, just know Soya is enjoying his favorite veggies in honor of his special day.🥕🫑🫛

Shiny pancake, meet viewer, viewer meet shiny pancake, aka the Lookdown Fish! 🥞What's so cool about the Lookdown Fish, y...
05/18/2026

Shiny pancake, meet viewer, viewer meet shiny pancake, aka the Lookdown Fish! 🥞

What's so cool about the Lookdown Fish, you ask? It's part of the AZA Larval Aquaculture Program. This program is designed to help accredited aquariums breed and raise marine fish sustainably, including species like the Lookdown Fish.

Lookdowns are known for their shimmering silver bodies and dramatic schooling behavior, but raising them from tiny larvae requires advanced aquaculture techniques and collaboration between institutions.

By breeding fish in human care, aquariums can help reduce pressure on wild populations, improve animal welfare, and build more sustainable ocean habitats for the future. This growing program is an exciting example of how aquariums contribute not only to education and conservation but also to the advancement of marine science.

Want to know more about this program? Head over to the link in our bio.

Address

12033 S Lone Peak Pkwy
Draper, UT
84020

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+18013553474

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