A vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt that went viral after Taylor Swift wore it is now available for purchase again.The aquarium announced Tuesday that its popular sea otter shirt would return Wednesday, with email subscribers getting first access to the new release.The off-white shirt features a vintage southern sea otter illustration on a teal background with a sparkly orange Monterey Bay Aquarium logo.The shirt first gained national attention in October 2025 after Swift was seen wearing the decades-old design, sparking a frenzy among fans online and prompting the aquarium to bring it back in partnership with Liberty Graphics.That original relaunch quickly became a major fundraiser.Within hours, Swift fans helped the aquarium meet its $1.3 million goal, and by the next day, the campaign had raised $2.3 million.Supporters were encouraged to donate $65.13 — a nod to Swift’s lucky number — to receive a shirt, while the aquarium also saw an uptick in $13 donations. Shipping and handling is included for US buyers. Aquarium officials said the effort helped support its ocean conservation work and care for sea otters, while also serving as a thank-you to Swift and her fans.According to the aquarium shop, donors who give at least $65.13 through the current campaign will receive the vintage sea otter T-shirt as a thank-you gift while supplies last.The shirt is printed in Maine by Liberty Graphics and was originally designed in the 1990s by illustrator and children’s book author Chris Van Dusen. It is made from 100% cotton, printed with eco-friendly, water-based inks and shipped in plastic-free packaging.Shipping and handling are included for domestic orders, while international orders will be charged an additional shipping fee at checkout. Orders are limited to five shirts per purchase.Buy your shirt here.
MONTEREY, Calif. —
A vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium T-shirt that went viral after Taylor Swift wore it is now available for purchase again.
The aquarium announced Tuesday that its popular sea otter shirt would return Wednesday, with email subscribers getting first access to the new release.
The off-white shirt features a vintage southern sea otter illustration on a teal background with a sparkly orange Monterey Bay Aquarium logo.
The shirt first gained national attention in October 2025 after Swift was seen wearing the decades-old design, sparking a frenzy among fans online and prompting the aquarium to bring it back in partnership with Liberty Graphics.
That original relaunch quickly became a major fundraiser.
Within hours, Swift fans helped the aquarium meet its $1.3 million goal, and by the next day, the campaign had raised $2.3 million.
Supporters were encouraged to donate $65.13 — a nod to Swift’s lucky number — to receive a shirt, while the aquarium also saw an uptick in $13 donations. Shipping and handling is included for US buyers.
Aquarium officials said the effort helped support its ocean conservation work and care for sea otters, while also serving as a thank-you to Swift and her fans.
According to the aquarium shop, donors who give at least $65.13 through the current campaign will receive the vintage sea otter T-shirt as a thank-you gift while supplies last.
The shirt is printed in Maine by Liberty Graphics and was originally designed in the 1990s by illustrator and children’s book author Chris Van Dusen. It is made from 100% cotton, printed with eco-friendly, water-based inks and shipped in plastic-free packaging.
Shipping and handling are included for domestic orders, while international orders will be charged an additional shipping fee at checkout. Orders are limited to five shirts per purchase.
Buy your shirt here.