Visit 12,000 Animals and Explore the New Coral Reefs Exhibition at the Aquarium During Sunday Discounted Late Nights

July 1, 2020

WHAT: The Aquarium of the Pacific invites the public to visit more than 12,000 animals and experience the new Coral Reefs exhibition with discounted admission. Those who visit the Aquarium during Discounted Late Nights this summer will enter for just $19.95 per person between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. with required advance reservations and safety protocols in place. Discounted Late Nights will be offered on Sundays through September 6.

Experience multimedia coral exhibits in the Pacific Visions art gallery and a variety of colorful coral habitats and fascinating animals from flashlight fish that glow to a green sea turtle in the newly reimagined Tropical Pacific Gallery. This is all part of the new exhibition called Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities.

Delve into the Aquarium’s Southern California/Baja and Northern Pacific galleries to meet animals such as sea otters, sea lions, and seals. Also, visit outdoor exhibits, including the interactive Shark Lagoon, Moon Jelly Touch Lab, and June Keyes Penguin Habitat. The Blue Whale Coffee Cart will be open for guests to purchase snacks, light dinners, and drinks; Pacific Collections will also be open for late-night shoppers. Please note: Lorikeet Forest closes at 4:30 p.m.

WHEN: Sundays in summer through September 6, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

COST: Aquarium admission: $19.95 per person and free for Aquarium members and children under age three. Advance reservations required for everyone.

INFO: (562) 590-3100 or on the web at aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/late_nights/
Safety protocols: aquariumofpacific.org/visit/aquarium_safety

ONLINE ACADEMY: With many kids and adults staying at home, the Aquarium is offering them free online resources with daily live and on-demand content through its Online Academy. In addition to daily live classes, exhibit webcams, and other fun and educational content, the Aquarium is offering its Guest Speaker Series. You can visit the Aquarium’s website or follow its social media channels for live feeds and updates. A schedule and links to these resources can be found on the Aquarium’s Online Academy webpage.

AQUARIUM: The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature’s services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include Pacific Visions, the Molina Animal Care Center, and the new Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities exhibition. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, including lectures by leading scientists. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits. Visit the Aquarium’s website for information at aquariumofpacific.org or call (562) 590-3100.