Aquarium of the Pacific — Aquarium in Long Beach

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Aquarium of the Pacific and its collection

Aquarium of the Pacific, opened in 1998, is an aquarium in Long Beach, United States.

It opened on 20 June 1998 and recorded 1.7 million visitors in 2018. It faces the convention centre, Shoreline Village and the Queen Mary across the water, and has a street named Aquarium Way.

Animals and collection

Animals on show include sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, frogs and octopus.

Exhibits

One gallery covers the mixed habitats of Southern California and Baja, while another is given over to life in the Bering Sea.

Things to do

Things to do include Ray Touchpool, Boat Adventures, Feed a Ray By Hand and Undersea Explorer VR.

What the venue says

  • Boat Adventures
  • $8 Parking. Convenient parking is available in two structures minutes walk from the Aquarium.
  • The Aquarium welcomes people of all abilities. We offer a variety of services and experiences for people with disabilities.

Opening hours

Days Opens Closes
Every day 09:00 18:00

Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.

It is closed annually on Christmas Day.

Admission

Ticket TypePrice
adults (ages 12+)49.95 USD
seniors (62+)46.95 USD
children (ages 3–11)34.95 USD

Facilities

  • Sensory and cognitive support
  • Parking
  • On-site dining
  • Animal feeding experience
  • Touch pool
  • Immersive media attraction

Exhibitions & events

No upcoming events

No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Aquarium of the Pacific at this time.

Accreditation

  • AZA accredited, valid until (source)

Location & map

California
Long Beach
United States

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Frequently asked questions

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Animals

Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Aquarium of the Pacific.

Exhibits

  • Shark Lagoon
  • Lorikeet Forest

On site

  • 太平洋水族館 0 m from the centre of the site