Aquarium of the Pacific | News & Events

July, 2009

4th of July

Saturday, Jul. 4, 2009 9:00 am–10:00 pm Read More

4th of July

Celebrate Independence Day with the red, white, and blue fish at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Families will be able to witness the ambiance of the Aquarium at night and get a fish-eye view of the City of Long Beach fireworks display. The Aquarium will be open until 10:00 p.m. with admission for everyone just $11.95 after 5:00 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Special
Saturday Family Fun: Sharks Saturday, Jul. 4, 2009 10:00 am–11:30 am Read More

Saturday Family Fun: Shark Sleuths

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education Shark Summer

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Sunday, Jul. 5, 2009 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Read More

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Stay out late with the fishes as the Aquarium remains open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays during the summer.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

Sunday, Jul. 5, 2009 8:45 pm–9:45 pm Read More

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

On every Sunday night in July, the Aquarium of the Pacific will feature a free showing of a classic Discovery Channel Shark Week episode on our front lawn beginning at 8:45 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 Monday, Jul. 6, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Fish Fry Camp Tuesday, Jul. 7, 2009 8:30 am–10:30 am Read More

Fish Fry Camp

Bring your 3-or-4-year-old little fry to the Aquarium for a special parent-child day camp!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Fish Fry Camp Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 8:30 am–10:30 am Read More

Fish Fry Camp

Bring your 3-or-4-year-old little fry to the Aquarium for a special parent-child day camp!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Aqua Tots: Movin’ and Groovin’ Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 4:00 pm–5:30 pm Read More

Aqua Tots: Movin' and Groovin' Beneath the Sea

Explore how animals move in their watery world with your two or three-year-old.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Comparative Physiology of Sharks

Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Read More

Comparative Physiology of Sharks

Learn about the features of sharks and rays that distinguish them from other vertebrates in this talk by Dr. Jeff Graham.

EVENT CATEGORY: Guest Speaker Shark Summer
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 Thursday, Jul. 9, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Fish Fry Camp Thursday, Jul. 9, 2009 8:30 am–10:30 am Read More

Fish Fry Camp

Bring your 3-or-4-year-old little fry to the Aquarium for a special parent-child day camp!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1 Friday, Jul. 10, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 1

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Job Shadow: Aquarist Saturday, Jul. 11, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm Read More

Job Shadow: Aquarist

Aquarist is not a zodiac sign, it is a very important position that our scaly and spineless friends rely on! Find out what it takes to be one in this three-hour class!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Sunday, Jul. 12, 2009 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Read More

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Stay out late with the fishes as the Aquarium remains open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays during the summer.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

Sunday, Jul. 12, 2009 8:45 pm–9:45 pm Read More

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

On every Sunday night in July, the Aquarium of the Pacific will feature a free showing of a classic Discovery Channel Shark Week episode on our front lawn beginning at 8:45 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 Monday, Jul. 13, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 2 Tuesday, Jul. 14, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 2

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 2 Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 2

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 2 Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 2

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Environmental Finance: Saving the World’s Oceans & Fisheries

Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 7:00 pm–8:30 pm Read More

Environmental Finance: Saving the World’s Oceans & Fisheries

Find out how public and private investments might begin to solve the fisheries crisis from economist Glenn Yago.

EVENT CATEGORY: Guest Speaker
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2 Friday, Jul. 17, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 2

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Nature by Kayak Saturday, Jul. 18, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm Read More

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: No. Pacific 7-10 Saturday, Jul. 18, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am Read More

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

Participants ages 7-10 will learn how an amazing variety of animals have adapted to live in the icy north!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Read More

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Stay out late with the fishes as the Aquarium remains open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays during the summer.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 8:45 pm–9:45 pm Read More

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

On every Sunday night in July, the Aquarium of the Pacific will feature a free showing of a classic Discovery Channel Shark Week episode on our front lawn beginning at 8:45 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 Monday, Jul. 20, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Aqua Tots: Shoreline Shapes Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 2:30 pm–4:00 pm Read More

Aqua Tots: Shoreline Shapes

Bring your two and three-year-olds and explore shapes in the ocean.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Preschool: Stars Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2009 2:30 pm–4:30 pm Read More

Preschool Program: Shining Stars

This preschool program focuses on the super sticky sea star!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Life Stroll Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009 8:30 am–9:30 am Read More

Sea Life Stroll

A special class designed for parents with children in strollers.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Adult Member Polynesian Party

Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009 6:30 pm–9:30 pm Read More

Adult Member Polynesian Party

Members

Don your favorite Hawaiian shirt and join us for an endless summer evening of fun, food, great music, and entertainment. All attendees must be 21 years of age.

EVENT CATEGORY: Members Special
Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3 Friday, Jul. 24, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Ocean Adventure Day Camp 3

Join us as we explore the Pacific ocean and its inhabitants during our weeklong summer day camp adventures for kids in grades 2-4.

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Friday, Jul. 24, 2009 5:00 pm–11:59 pm Read More

Family Sleepover

Explore the Aquarium after hours, and don’t forget to pack your sleeping bag!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio: No. Pacific 10-12 Saturday, Jul. 25, 2009 9:30 am–11:30 am Read More

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

Participants ages 10-12 will learn how an amazing variety of animals have adapted to live in the icy north!

EVENT CATEGORY: Education

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Sunday, Jul. 26, 2009 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Read More

Discounted Shark Summer Sundays

Stay out late with the fishes as the Aquarium remains open until 10:00 p.m. on Sundays during the summer.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

Sunday, Jul. 26, 2009 8:45 pm–9:45 pm Read More

Discovery Channel Shark Week Screenings

On every Sunday night in July, the Aquarium of the Pacific will feature a free showing of a classic Discovery Channel Shark Week episode on our front lawn beginning at 8:45 p.m.

EVENT CATEGORY: Shark Summer Special
Jr. Bio. Day Camp 1 Monday, Jul. 27, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio. Day Camp 1 Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 1 Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio. Day Camp 1 Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 1 Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio. Day Camp 1 Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Sea Squirt Camp 1 Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009 8:30 am–11:30 am Read More

Sea Squirt Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Jr. Bio. Day Camp 1 Friday, Jul. 31, 2009 8:00 am–5:00 pm Read More

Junior Biologist Day Camp 1

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

EVENT CATEGORY: Education
August, 2009
Job Shadow: Mammalogist Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 9:00 am–12:00 pm Read More

Job Shadow: Mammalogist

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
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Aquarium News

June 09, 2009 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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June 08, 2009 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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June 04, 2009 Win a 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid (or $15,000 cash)!

Win a 2010 Honda Insight Hybrid (or $15,000 cash)!

Memorial Day weekend marked the kick off of the sixth annual Honda Raffle. You’ll be supporting the Aquarium’s conservation and education mission with every raffle ticket you purchase.

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June 01, 2009 Leading Experts Gathered To Turn The Tide On Ocean Environmental Issues

Leading Experts Gathered To Turn The Tide On Ocean Environmental Issues

June 1, 2009, Long Beach, California—With World Ocean Day approaching, experts from around the country gathered at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s request to develop communication strategies to deal with the most pressing ocean issues facing our nation.

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