Event Brief
Long Beach aquarium cares for nearly 500 seized animals
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach is caring for nearly 500 animals seized from wildlife traffickers, including endangered and near-threatened species. The animals arrived June 19 after wildlife officials found a box truck carrying more than 2,000 animals, including fish, aquatic invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians.
WHO: Wildlife officials; Aquarium of the Pacific staff
WHAT: Nearly 500 trafficked animals seized from wildlife traffickers were transferred to the Aquarium of the Pacific for care after a box-truck discovery.
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026
WHERE: Long Beach, CA
WHY: Wildlife officials discovered a box truck carrying more than 2,000 animals, including fish, aquatic invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians.
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