In-Person Animal Encounters
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Discover all our exhibits, including sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, and more in our Tropical, Northern, and Southern California Galleries.
Reservations required weekends and holidays
Credit: © Tom Bonner 2019
The Ray Touchpool is closed for renovation. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Purchase package experiences for additional savings
Join our naturalists on the open seas for an ocean adventure. Head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more!
Learn MoreSee 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.
Learn MoreVisit 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.
Learn MoreMembers receive 12 months of unlimited free visits, exclusive member benefits, and valuable discounts. Member reservations required.
Add-on Experiences for Members
Join our naturalists on the open seas for an ocean adventure. Head out into the Pacific Ocean in search of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions and more!
Learn MoreTour 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.
Learn MoreThe Aquarium accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Union Pay.
Open daily 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
except Christmas Day (December 25).
The Aquarium offers extended hours on select days. See the calendar below.
Today's Hours:
February 08 | 9:00 am–8:00 pm
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Enjoy daily shows and presentations during your visit.
Moon Jelly Touch Lab
Open Daily: 10:00
a.m.–Closing
FEEDING: weekends 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
CLOSED DAILY: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Lorikeet Forest
Open Daily: 9:30–4:30 p.m.
FEEDING: 9:30 a.m.–until daily nutritional needs met
CLOSED DAILY: 12:00–1:00 p.m.
(562) 590-3100
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PST
Live Chat
9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. PT