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Join us as we adventure out on a private cruise into the open ocean in search of local marine life and get an opportunity to engage in wildlife photography.
EVENT CATEGORY: Education Photography Special
Saturday, Mar. 20, 2010
9:30 am–11:30 am
Junior Biologist Program: Northern Pacific (Ages 10-12)
What adaptations do animals have to live in the cold?Participants ages 10-12 will learn how an amazing variety of animals have adapted to live in the icy north!
EVENT CATEGORY: Education
Saturday, 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
Saturday, 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
Saturday, 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: EducationThursday, 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: EducationSaturday, 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
Tuesday, 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: EducationEducation events later than 6 weeks >>
Aquarium News
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.
Date Posted: March 09, 2010
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
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