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May 2013

Shark Lagoon Nights
May 24, 2013 6:00 PM—9:00 PM

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Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.

Saturday Family Fun: Sea Jellies
May 25, 2013 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

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and Other Incredible Invertebrates

Explore these incredible animals with your four to six-year-old child.

Discounted Late Nights
May 26, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Discounted Late Nights
May 27, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Early Long Beach
May 28, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Gerrie Schipske

Gerrie Schipske will discuss the natural assets, the people, and the events that shaped the first fifty years of history in Long Beach, California, her native city.

Job Shadow: Veterinarian
May 29, 2013 3:30 PM—6:30 PM

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Fish can get sick too!

Learn what it takes to be a world-class veterinarian in charge of over 11,000 animals in this hands-on class.

Shark Lagoon Nights
May 31, 2013 6:00 PM—9:00 PM

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Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.

June 2013

Job Shadow: Veterinarian
June 1, 2013 9:00 AM—12:00 PM

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Fish can get sick too!

Learn what it takes to be a world-class veterinarian in charge of over 11,000 animals in this hands-on class.

Pacific Islander Festival
June 1, 2013 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

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Discover the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands.

Pacific Islander Festival
June 2, 2013 9:00 AM—5:00 PM

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Discover the rich and diverse cultures of the Pacific Islands.

The Past, Present, and Future Habitats of Los Cerritos Wetlands
June 6, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Eric Zahn

Eric Zahn will discuss recent restoration efforts at the Los Cerritos Wetlands, located on the border of Los Angeles and Orange Counties near the mouth of the San Gabriel River.

Junior Biologist: Southern California/Baja
June 8, 2013 9:30 AM—11:30 AM

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Learn about the animals and habitat right off our own coast.

Kids ages 7-12 will discover the adaptations the animals that live right off our coast need.

Discounted Late Nights
June 9, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Gladiator of the Sea
June 13, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Richard Ellis

Richard Ellis will discuss the broadbill swordfish, whose scientific name Xiphias gladius means “gladiator.”

Aqua Tots: Shoreline Shapes
June 15, 2013 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

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Shape is the focus of this Aqua Tot program.

As we explore our surroundings we will discover the beautiful shapes in the sea with your two or three-year-old.

The Urban Ocean: World Port and Sealife Cruise
June 15, 2013 4:00 PM—6:30 PM

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Join us on a double-deck yacht as we explore one of the most distinctive sections of our coastline and experience the wonders of the Southern California Urban Ocean.

Ocean Conservation Awards Gala
June 15, 2013 6:30 PM—11:00 PM

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Please save the date for the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Ocean Conservation Awards Gala on Saturday, June 15, 2013 as we celebrate our 15th anniversary and the opening of our Ocean Exploration exhibit.

Father’s Day BBQ
June 16, 2013 11:30 AM—1:30 PM

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Celebrate Father’s Day with the entire family at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual picnic.

Discounted Late Nights
June 16, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1
June 17, 2013 8:00 AM—5:00 PM

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Dive deeper into the field of marine biology!

Give your 5th-7th grade child the opportunity to delve deeper into the field of marine biology.

Discounted Late Nights
June 18, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Ocean Exploration
June 18, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Dr. Sylvia Earle

Sylvia Earle is an oceanographer, explorer, author, and lecturer with experience as a field research scientist. In her lecture she will share stories of exploration and discovery.

Discounted Late Nights
June 19, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Impacts of Radioactivity on Marine Life After Fukushima
June 19, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Nicholas Fisher

Nicholas Fisher will talk about the release of long-lived radionuclides from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan into the Pacific and the subsequent bioaccumulation of these contaminants in diverse marine biota.

Discounted Late Nights
June 20, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Discounted Late Nights
June 21, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Saturday Family Fun: Totally Turtles
June 22, 2013 10:00 AM—11:30 AM

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Discover fun facts and turtle trivia as you explore these reptiles with your four to six-year-old child.

Discounted Late Nights
June 22, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Discounted Late Nights
June 23, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Introduction to Scientific Diving
June 24, 2013 7:00 AM—4:00 PM

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Dive in local habitats and an Aquarium exhibit with scientific divers!

During this five-day dive program participants have the opportunity to dive into the temperate Southern California waters and learn what its like to be a scientific diver!

Junior Biologist Day Camp 2
June 24, 2013 8:00 AM—5:00 PM

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Dive deeper into the field of marine biology!

Give your 5th-7th grade child the opportunity to delve deeper into the field of marine biology.

Discounted Late Nights
June 24, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Sea Squirt Camp 1
June 25, 2013 8:30 AM—11:30 AM

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This three-day camp offers an exciting introduction to marine biology for five-and-six-year-olds.

Discounted Late Nights
June 25, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

Exploring the Sensory Biology of Sea Otters Through Cooperative Research
June 25, 2013 7:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Asila Ghoul

The Aquarium’s southern sea otter Charlie recently returned from Santa Cruz, California, where he participated in a year-long study of how sea otters perceive sound.

Discounted Late Nights
June 26, 2013 5:00 PM—8:30 PM

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Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!

15th Anniversary Charter Member Party
June 27, 2013 7:00 PM—10:00 PM

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Join us for an evening of celebration, recollection, and appreciation…

Aquarium charter members have helped us grow into one of the world’s finest aquariums. We look forward to celebrating our 15th Anniversary and hope you join us on this special occasion.

15th Anniversary Member Parties
June 28, 2013 7:00 PM—10:00 PM

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Join us for an evening of celebration, recollection, and appreciation…

Aquarium members have helped us grow into one of the world’s finest aquariums. We look forward to celebrating our 15th Anniversary and hope you join us on this special occasion.

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