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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
Saturday, 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
Thursday, 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
Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific on our special discounted Late Night.
EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Saturday, 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 SummerEnjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific on our special discounted Late Night.
EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
7:00 pm–8:30 pm
Restoring Los Cerritos Wetlands: Waiting for the Tides to Return
Eric ZahnEric 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
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, 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
Join us on Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
EVENT CATEGORY: Special
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
Saturday, 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 animalsTake home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.
EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Saturday, 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: EducationIn 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
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: SpecialOur 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
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 SpeakersJoin us on Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Saturday, 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: EducationSaturday, 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: EducationSunday, 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 animalsTake home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.
EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Tuesday, 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
Wednesday, 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
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: EducationJoin us on Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
EVENT CATEGORY: SpecialSaturday, 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 animalsTake home a special keepsake book made by you in this class.
EVENT CATEGORY: EducationEvents later than 6 weeks >>
Aquarium News
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.
Date Posted: September 24, 2009
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.
Date Posted: September 22, 2009
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.
Date Posted: September 16, 2009
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.
Date Posted: September 16, 2009
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.
Date Posted: July 28, 2009
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.
Date Posted: July 17, 2009
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.
Date Posted: June 09, 2009
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.
Date Posted: June 08, 2009
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