Otter FestivitiesThe otterly best holiday outing is to Aquarium of the Bay, where 20,000 aquatic animals are waiting to greet you with fishy festivities and underwater cheer. From December 21-28, Aquarium of the Bay’s three resident river otters will join in on the holiday festivities. From treat stuffed stockings, festive trees, ...
Where: San FranciscoCost: Free with admission
Water Birds at Lake MerrittMigrating birds are here! See which winter visitors are currently at Lake Merritt, the nation's oldest wildlife refuge.  A naturalist from the Rotary Nature Center will lead a short walk along the lake. Learn about the Pacific Flyway and how to identify some winter migrants as well as year-round residents. We'll begin ...