Today's Hours: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm

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Discover all our exhibits, including sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, frogs, and more in our Tropical, Northern, and Southern California/Baja Galleries.

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Don't Miss Our Sea Otter Pups

New Babies! Exhibits Open Now

Meet some adorable new arrivals and learn about the Aquarium’s breeding programs that promote ocean conservation.

Sustainability for All

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More than You Ever Imagined

The Aquarium offers extensive education programming for all ages, connects the arts and sciences to inspire and engage, gathers experts to tackle critical environmental issues, serves and engages local communities, and conserves endangered species and ecosystems.

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Support Your Aquarium

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Virtual Field Trips

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Live Exhibit Views

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Aug 17
9:00 AM

No Bones? No Problem!

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Aug 30
6:00 PM

Ocean Conservation and Community Science Course

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Sep 3
10:30 AM

Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration

Featured News

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African-American Scholar Program 2022 Recipients

Eleven students were selected to receive scholarship funds and will be invited to participate in Aquarium projects and events through the program, now in its second year

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The Value of Membership

Membership is a great value no matter how you look at it. Each level is priced so that the membership pays for itself in a few visits. Plus, members receive 12 months of valuable benefits.

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Students Will Earn College Credit in Aquarium Course this Fall

The Aquarium of the Pacific has partnered with Orange Coast College (OCC) to offer a college-level course for thirty high school and college students during the fall 2022 semester.

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Please consider supporting your Aquarium by becoming a member, making a donation, or including the Aquarium in your estate plans. We need your support now more than ever.