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
Discover the sounds of humpback, sperm, gray, blue, beaked, and Northern right whales in this online version of the Aquarium of the Pacific’s exhibit Whales: Voices in the Sea. Listen to each whale call, watch videos on the whales, learn about conservation issues, and see interviews with scientists.
A typically bashful fish, the spotfin porcupinefish has an expandable thin body covered in spines. When threatened, they swallow water to make themselves much larger. As they enlarge, the spines become erect, which makes the fish appear unappetizing to a predator. Its internal organs are extremely toxic. Their flesh is eaten as a type of sushi called fugu, which may result in fugu poisoning. This fish is not evaluated by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
This exhibit represents the famous Blue Corner off the coast of Palau. This area, lush and abundant with life, is considered one of the most beautiful dive sites in the world.
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Join our naturalists on the open seas for a summer 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.
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Add-on Experiences for Members
Join our naturalists on the open seas for a summer 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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