The Aquarium of the Pacific is a fun and educational experience for families. In addition to our 11,000 animal exhibits with numerous opportunities for up-close encounters, we offer Harbor Tours, a 4D film experience, family festivals, a variety of children’s educational programs, birthday parties, summer and winter camps, sleepovers, and more.
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | DAILY
Open every day of the year, except Christmas Day and during the weekend of the Grand Prix of Long Beach (April 7-9, 2017).
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
WEEKENDS
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Please note the weekday hours of the Watersheds: Pathways to the Pacific exhibit
Use this interactive map to find areas currently at risk of flooding, areas that could be at risk in the future, and use overlays to find schools, police and fire stations, wastewater treatment plants and other facilities located within the flood zone.
Panamic soldierfishes, small, bright red, big-eyed fish, are fairly common reef inhabitants in their distribution range. Panamic, a part of the common name of this species, means that these fish are found in a geographic province of the eastern Pacific encompassing central Baja California to northern Peru. The second part of their common name comes from the swimming behavior of soldierfishes. They are frequently seen swimming in nicely organized schools that are said to resemble military formations.
See our penguins live 24 hours a day in our above water penguin cam, courtesy of explore.org.
Purchase package experiences for additional savings
Join our naturalists on the open seas for an ocean adventure. Head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more!
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See the downtown shoreline, ocean vistas, ships from around the world, and even sea lions in this 45-minute tour of one of the most active ports in the world.
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Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price. Please note that tickets are redeemable for up to one year from purchase date and don't have to be used on the same date.
Learn MoreMembers receive 12 months of unlimited free visits, exclusive member benefits, and valuable discounts. Member reservations required.
Add-on Experiences for Members
Join our naturalists on the open seas for an ocean adventure. Head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more!
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Tour the Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbors with Harbor Breeze Cruises for a 45-minute narrated cruise around one of the most active ports in the world.
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Aquarium coupons at Baker’s through December
