Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach Zoos and Aquarium

Full Amenity List

• Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

• The Aquarium of the Pacific is Southern California’s largest aquarium and the fifth largest in the nation. With nearly 1.4 million annual visitors, including 200,000 school children, the Aquarium of the Pacific is also the third largest cultural ... more on aquariumofpacific.org
• One of the largest aquariums in the United States! - ... more on Museum Stuff
• Over 12,000 creatures are on view at this fascinating, ... more on tripadvisor.com
• The Aquarium in Long Beach is a terrific facility celebrating the inhabitants of the Pacific Ocean. You'll find tropical fish exhibits, coral reefs, sea otters, seals and sea lions, sea turtles, and sea birds.The exhibits stretch from floor to ceiling; kids can lie right down on the carpets and stare up as schools of brightly colored tropical fish go swimming by, and feel that cold thrill as a shark suddenly darts into the picture. Scuba divers make periodic appearances to feed the fish and clean the coral, and are quite willing to wave and clown around for delighted children.The centerpiece is the 10,000 square foot Shark Lagoon, which offers visitors the opportunity to touch and interact with bamboo, nurse, epaulette, and zebra sharks in shallow pools. One section, featuring above-and-below water views, allows guests to get nose-to-nose (but not, ... more on gocitykids.com
• The Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific is one of the largest aquariums in the United ... more on epinions.com

Directions

Directions to the Aquarium from Los Angeles: Take the 405 S to 710 S and follow signs Directions to the Aquarium from Orange County: Take the 405 N to the 22 West/7th Street Exit Turn left on Alamitos and follow the signs

Off Shoreline Dr

Hours

Open 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every day of the year, except December 25 and during the weekend of the Grand Prix of Long Beach (April 13-15, 2007).

Miscellaneous

• Admission: You may purchase Aquarium tickets upon your arrival at our ticket windows in front of the Aquarium. You may also call (562) 590-3100, but if you purchase tickets online now, you will save $2.00 per ticket! The Aquarium accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Americ
• Events: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/newsevents/

Other Web Resources

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