Aquarium of the Pacific | News & Events

November, 2009
Nature by KayakSaturday, Nov. 21, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Nature by Kayak

Join us for a morning of gentle paddling in the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Preserve for an up-close view of nature.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio: Inverts 10-12Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Junior Biologist Program: Invertebrates (Ages 10-12)

From inking octopuses to sea star stomachs!

Participants ages 10-12 will learn what marine biologists have discovered about these spineless wonders in this hands-on class.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Thanksgiving LunchThursday, Nov. 26, 2009 11:00 am–5:00 pm

Thanksgiving Lunch

Take the Stress Out of Thanksgiving, and Treat Yourself and Your Family to a Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific.

You’ll discover over 11,000 animals from the world’s largest ocean, and enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet in the Aquarium’s Café Scuba.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Late NightFriday, Nov. 27, 2009 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Late Night

Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific on our special discounted Late Night.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Saturday Family Fun: SharksSaturday, Nov. 28, 2009 10:00 am–11:30 am

Saturday Family Fun: Shark Sleuths

Sharks are the focus of this family program.

Discover how sharks’ amazing adaptations make them excellent predators with your four- to six-year-old child.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education Shark Summer
Late NightSaturday, Nov. 28, 2009 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Late Night

Special Extended Hours

Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific on our special discounted Late Night.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Restoring Los Cerritos Wetlands: Waiting for the Tides to ReturnMonday, Nov. 30, 2009 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Restoring Los Cerritos Wetlands: Waiting for the Tides to Return

Eric Zahn

Eric Zahn will talk about the natural history of Los Cerritos Wetlands, its existing ecology and politics, and the status of the conservation effort in the works to protect and restore this precious and valuable Long Beach resource.

EVENT CATEGORY: Guest Speakers
December, 2009
Aqua Tots: Sounds of the SeaTuesday, Dec. 1, 2009 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

Aqua Tots: Sounds of the Sea

This program focuses on the sounds made by some of the animals that live in the ocean.

Do you love the calming sound of the waves on the shore? Did you know that there is a commotion of noise just under those waves?

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Preschool: PuffinsWednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

Preschool Program: Puffins and Pals

What makes birds different from other animals?

Join us as we “zoom in” on Puffins and other seabirds to find out what makes them so special.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Dec. 4, 2009 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Shark Lagoon Nights

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Holiday Treats for the AnimalsSaturday, Dec. 5, 2009 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Holiday Treats for the Animals

In celebration of the holiday season, Scuba Santa will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s sea otters, seals, sea lions, birds, fish, and other animals.

EVENT CATEGORY: Festivals Special
Twelve Days by the SeashoreSaturday, Dec. 5, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Twelve Days by the Seashore Holiday Program

This fun and educational class looks at twelve popular seashore animals

Take home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio: Fish 7-10Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Junior Biologist Program: Fish (Ages 7-10)

Learn how marine biologists keep fish healthy in an aquarium environment.

Participants ages 7-10 will learn about the many adaptations of these scaly friends.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Holiday Treats for the AnimalsSunday, Dec. 6, 2009 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Holiday Treats for the Animals

In celebration of the holiday season, Scuba Santa will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific’s sea otters, seals, sea lions, birds, fish, and other animals.

EVENT CATEGORY: Festivals Special
Shared Holiday PartySunday, Dec. 6, 2009 6:59 pm–10:59 pm

Shared Holiday Party

Our shared holiday concept was developed so that smaller companies would be able to enjoy the same benefits of a large corporate party. 

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Shared Holiday PartyThursday, Dec. 10, 2009 6:59 pm–10:59 pm

Shared Holiday Party

Our shared holiday concept was developed so that smaller companies would be able to enjoy the same benefits of a large corporate party. 

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
The Stinging Truth Behind Blooms of Sea JelliesThursday, Dec. 10, 2009 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

The Stinging Truth Behind Blooms of Sea Jellies

Monte Graham

Despite numerous recent examples of massive and unprecedented blooms of sea jellies in coastal waters around the world, these much-maligned animals remain enigmatic to marine science. Dr. Monte Graham.

EVENT CATEGORY: Guest Speakers
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Dec. 11, 2009 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Shark Lagoon Nights

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Job Shadow: MammalogistSaturday, Dec. 12, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Job Shadow: Mammalogist

If you want to grow up and be a dolphin trainer, then this class is for you!

Husbandry has nothing to do with finding a mate, and everything to do with animal healthcare. Learn how our mammalogists care for our marine mammals.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio: Fish 10-12Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Junior Biologist Program: Fish (Ages 10-12)

Learn how marine biologists keep fish healthy in an aquarium environment.

Participants ages 10-12 will learn about the many adaptations of these scaly friends.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Twelve Days by the SeashoreSunday, Dec. 13, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Twelve Days by the Seashore Holiday Program

This fun and educational class looks at twelve popular seashore animals

Take home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Preschool: InvertsTuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 2:30 pm–4:30 pm

Preschool Program: Spineless Wonders

The incredible invertebrate octopus.

Preschool students can come along as we explore these amazing spineless creatures and learn the fascinating ways they survive in the ocean.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Aqua Tots: Colors of the OceanWednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 3:00 pm–4:30 pm

Aqua Tots: Colors of the Ocean

Let's focus on the many colors in the ocean!

What’s your favorite color? Discover which animal in the ocean shares your passion for purple or your glee at the sight of green with your two or three-year-old.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Homeschool HolidayFriday, Dec. 18, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Homeschool Holiday

Join us for our Homeschool Holiday!  We are opening our doors to homeschool families with a special discounted rate of $6 per person for groups of any size. 

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Dec. 18, 2009 6:00 pm–9:00 pm

Shark Lagoon Nights

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Twelve Days by the SeashoreSaturday, Dec. 19, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am

Twelve Days by the Seashore Holiday Program

This fun and educational class looks at twelve popular seashore animals

Take home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
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Aquarium News

Aquarium Launches Seafood for the Future Program

Aquarium Launches Seafood for the Future Program

The Aquarium of the Pacific launched its new Seafood for the Future program on Tuesday, September 22 with a press event featuring its first-ever Top Dish: Sustainable Seafood Competition with chefs from SAVOR…, McKenna’s on the Bay, Renaissance Long Beach, and Walt’s Wharf.

Tiger Shark Moves to New Home

Tiger Shark Moves to New Home

In order to give our tiger shark more space, the Aquarium of the Pacific has transferred her to another AZA-accredited aquarium that has a larger shark exhibit.

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by the Alliance to Save Energy

Aquarium of the Pacific Honored by the Alliance to Save Energy

September 17, 2009—Today the Aquarium of the Pacific was recognized in Washington, DC with a Super Nova Star Award as the most energy efficient business with annual revenues under $50 million.

Past Aquarium Guest Speaker Francisco J. Ayala Hosts Colloquium

Past Aquarium Guest Speaker Francisco J. Ayala Hosts Colloquium

Francisco J. Ayala, who has been a guest speaker at the Aquarium, and John C. Avise will host In Light of Evolution IV: The Human Condition at the Beckman Center of National Academies in Irvine, California on December 10-12, 2009.

Mural Painted by Children with Wyland Now on Display

Mural Painted by Children with Wyland Now on Display

In April 2009, as part of Wyland’s Clean Water Challenge, Aquarium of the Pacific member children were invited to paint a 20 foot mural with renowned marine-life artist Wyland.

First-Ever Tiger Shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific

First-Ever Tiger Shark at the Aquarium of the Pacific

July 17, 2009—The Aquarium of the Pacific is excited to have a tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) on display for its first-time ever. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see this amazing five-foot predator. Few aquariums have had tiger sharks, and today only two other aquariums in the U.S. are home to these awesome predators.

Aquarium Contributes to the Art Miles Project

Aquarium Contributes to the Art Miles Project

The Aquarium of the Pacific welcomed more than 430 artists of all ages for the Art Miles mural event on Tuesday, February 3.

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Brent Maxwell Ward as its May 10th Anniversary Scholar

Aquarium of the Pacific Announces Brent Maxwell Ward as its May 10th Anniversary Scholar

June 8, 2009—The Aquarium of the Pacific is pleased to announce Brent Maxwell Ward as its May 10th Anniversary Scholar for his efforts in marine science and conservation.

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