Aquarium of the Pacific
Now’s the perfect time to bring your family to the Aquarium of the Pacific, in Long Beach.  Touch a shark, feed lorikeet birds, watch penguins play, or even speak with an underwater diver!

During your visit, you can explore the Aquarium’s three main galleries, including the chilly Northern Pacific, the colorful Tropical Pacific, and sunny Southern California/Baja.  You’ll witness fascinating marine animals from weedy sea dragons and sea jellies to our puffins and sea lions.

There are informative shows and feedings at major exhibits throughout the day. And, you can even have colorful lorikeet birds eating right out of your hand in the outdoor aviary.

Be sure to check out Shark Lagoon, where you’ll learn about and even touch the ocean’s most mysterious and misunderstood predator.

Explore the Aquarium’s latest exhibit, the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, featuring Magellanic penguins.
You can even enhance your visit with an animal encounter, behind- the-scenes tour, boat trip, or 4D film.
So take an adventure today and discover over 11,000 animals from the biggest ocean in the world. For more information, call 1- 888-SHARKS2. Or visit us online at http://www.aquariumofpacific.org for advance tickets.

Aquarium of the Pacific.  Where the ocean and people connect.

100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.590.3100

Open daily – 9AM-6PM (closed to the public on Christmas day and during Long Beach Grand Prix in April)

Admission
Adults: $25.95
Seniors (62+): $22.95

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thebalboafunzone.com
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Phone: (949) 559-8336
16800 Magnolia Street
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Phone: (714) 842-1111
boomersparks.com
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(714) 567-3600
www.bowers.org
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Weekends: $19 adults, $14 seniors and students. Free to kids under 5
 

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Phone: (714) 708-1618
http://www.ocfair.com/ocf/CentennialFarm/index.asp
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(714) 542-CUBE
discoverycube.org
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1313 S. Harbor Blvd
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Resort Information: (714) 781-4565
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Information: (714) 781-4565
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411 Olive Ave
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Email intsurfing@earthlink.net
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Phone: (714) 220-5200
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bowlluckystrike.com
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medievaltimes.com
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missionsjc.com
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Phone: (949) 721-9333
http://www.newportsportsmuseum.org/index.html
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www.ocparks.com/oczoo
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(714) 690-1497
piratesdinneradventure.com
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powerhousegames.com
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