octopus Archives - New England Aquarium

Aquarium Animals - July 12, 2018

Two Octopus in the Olympic Coast Exhibit

There are two octopus in our Olympic Coast Sanctuary exhibit. But it's a special day when you get to see them both out and about! ...

Aquarium Animals - June 20, 2018

Behind the Scenes: Octopus Feeding

For these intelligent cephalopods, feeding time is about more than getting food. It's also time to socialize! ...

Aquarium Animals - March 19, 2018

New Arrival: Giant Pacific Octopus

A new giant Pacific octopus just settled into the Olympic Coast exhibit. Watch him explore his new home! ...

Aquarium Animals - November 1, 2017

New Giant Pacific Octopus

Our new octopus is named Freya, partly after the Ice Queen from a popular action-adventure film. Senior Aquarist Bill Murphy says she's definitely living up to her name. ...

Aquarium Animals - January 4, 2017

When are the octopus active?

Many people wonder when the giant Pacific octopus are most active. Let's ask the aquarist! ...

In the News - December 28, 2016

Frozen octopus takes hold of Front Plaza

Come see the 15,000-pound octopus ice sculpture that has our Front Plaza in its chilly grip. The icy representation of a giant Pacific octopus and its habitat was created for New Year’s revelers...