Aquarium of the Pacific | News & Events

March, 2010
Seafood Lovers DinnerThursday, Mar. 25, 2010 6:30 pm–9:30 pm

Seafood Lovers Dinner

Enjoy and Learn About Sustainable Seafood

Come to the Aquarium for an evening of fun, fresh, and sustainable seafood. Enjoy a multi-course dinner while learning about and discussing sustainable seafood. 

EVENT CATEGORY: Conservation Special
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Mar. 26, 2010 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
Saturday Family Fun: SharksSaturday, Mar. 27, 2010 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
Divers DaySunday, Mar. 28, 2010 9:00 am–5:00 pm

Divers Day

Explore the Depths of Diving

Learn all about the history and recent advancements in diving at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual Divers Day. Very special discount for certified divers!

EVENT CATEGORY: Festivals
Spring Break Discounted Late NightsSunday, Mar. 28, 2010 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spring Break Discounted Late Nights

Experience the Aquarium at night this spring break. The Aquarium will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Admission is just $11.95 for everyone after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Late Night
Spring Break Discounted Late NightsMonday, Mar. 29, 2010 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spring Break Discounted Late Nights

Experience the Aquarium at night this spring break. The Aquarium will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Admission is just $11.95 for everyone after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Late Night
Spring Break Discounted Late NightsTuesday, Mar. 30, 2010 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spring Break Discounted Late Nights

Experience the Aquarium at night this spring break. The Aquarium will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Admission is just $11.95 for everyone after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Late Night
Spring Break Discounted Late NightsWednesday, Mar. 31, 2010 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spring Break Discounted Late Nights

Experience the Aquarium at night this spring break. The Aquarium will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Admission is just $11.95 for everyone after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Late Night
April, 2010
Spring Break Discounted Late NightsThursday, Apr. 1, 2010 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

Spring Break Discounted Late Nights

Experience the Aquarium at night this spring break. The Aquarium will remain open until 9:00 p.m. Admission is just $11.95 for everyone after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Late Night
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Apr. 2, 2010 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, Apr. 3, 2010 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: Trop. Pacific 7-10Saturday, Apr. 3, 2010 9:30 am–11:30 am

Junior Biologist Program: Tropical Pacific (Ages 7-10)

Learn about the special needs that marine biologists must consider when taking care of animals from this area.

Participants ages 7-10 will learn all about this colorful habitat and the animals that live in it.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Easter Sunday BrunchSunday, Apr. 4, 2010 10:30 am–1:00 pm

Easter Sunday Brunch

Join us for a perfect Easter Brunch!

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Sea Otters: Iconic Indicators of Coastal Ecosystem HealthWednesday, Apr. 7, 2010 7:00 pm–8:30 pm

Sea Otters: Iconic Indicators of Coastal Ecosystem Health

Tim Tinker

Join us as Dr. Tinker presents the latest research on conservation challenges now facing the sea otter. For biologists, sea otters are a keystone species that has profound effects on the ecosystem’s dynamics and diversity.

EVENT CATEGORY: Guest Speakers
Preschool: InvertsThursday, Apr. 8, 2010 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
Shark Lagoon NightsFriday, Apr. 9, 2010 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
Jr. Bio: Trop. Pacific 10-12Saturday, Apr. 10, 2010 9:30 am–11:30 am

Junior Biologist Program: Tropical Pacific (Ages 10-12)

Learn about the special needs that marine biologists must consider when taking care of animals from this area.

Participants ages 10-12 will learn all about this colorful habitat and the animals that live in it.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Aqua Tots: Shoreline ShapesTuesday, Apr. 13, 2010 4:00 pm–5:30 pm

Aqua Tots: Shoreline Shapes

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.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Friday, Apr. 16, 2010 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Closed for Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Aquarium will be closed during the Grand Prix.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Saturday, Apr. 17, 2010 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Closed for Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Aquarium will be closed during the Grand Prix.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Sunday, Apr. 18, 2010 9:00 am–6:00 pm

Closed for Grand Prix of Long Beach

The Aquarium will be closed during the Grand Prix.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Nature by KayakSunday, Apr. 18, 2010 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
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Aquarium News

Yellow Submarine Donated by Honda

Yellow Submarine Donated by Honda

March 9, 2010. You may have spotted the Aquarium’s vibrant yellow submarine swimming through Southern California freeways, and this is thanks to the American Honda Motor Company.

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.

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