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Animal Encounters

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562-590-3100, ext. 0

Animal Encounters

The ultimate behind-the-scenes tour! Our animal encounters offer guests a chance to feed a sea otter, train a sea lion, wade with sharks, or waddle up to a penguin!

One-hour duration
30 minutes behind-the-scenes with an educator
30 minute of animal interaction

VIP Experience: Sea Otter & Octopus

VIP Experience: Penguins/Seals and Sea Lions

VIP Experience: Sharks & Rays

Animal Encounter: Sharks

Animal Encounter: Penguin

Animal Encounter: Sea Otter

Aquarium of the Pacific

Animal Encounters

562-590-3100, ext. 0

Animal Encounters

VIP Experience: Sea Otter & Octopus

VIP Experience: Penguins/Seals and Sea Lions

VIP Experience: Sharks & Rays

Animal Encounter: Sharks

Animal Encounter: Penguin

Animal Encounter: Sea Otter

Animal Encounter: Sea Lions

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