The Aquarium of the Pacific is a fun and educational experience for families. In addition to our 11,000 animal exhibits with numerous opportunities for up-close encounters, we offer Harbor Tours, a 4D film experience, family festivals, a variety of children’s educational programs, birthday parties, summer and winter camps, sleepovers, and more.
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. | DAILY
Open every day of the year, except Christmas Day and during the weekend of the Grand Prix of Long Beach (April 7-9, 2017).
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
WEEKENDS
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
MONDAY–FRIDAY
Please note the weekday hours of the Watersheds: Pathways to the Pacific exhibit
Use this interactive map to find areas currently at risk of flooding, areas that could be at risk in the future, and use overlays to find schools, police and fire stations, wastewater treatment plants and other facilities located within the flood zone.
The balloonfish, also known as the spiny porcupinefish and spiny puffer, ranges worldwide in tropical waters and some subtropical and temperate areas. It is a member of the family Diodontidae, the spiny puffers. This fish, along with its close relatives, has the ability to inflate its body by taking water or air into portions of its digestive tract, increasing its diameter size by as much as three times. When the body expands, long spines that normally lie flat on the body are erected, not only adding to the apparent size, but also creating a formidable weaponry to discourage attack by most would-be predators.
Check in on our animals with live webcams placed inside some of the Aquarium’s exhibits.
Purchase package experiences for additional savings
Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 hour voyage out in the open Pacific in ocean in search for one of the world’s longest migrating mammals.
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See the downtown shoreline, ocean vistas, ships from around the world, and even sea lions in this 45-minute tour of one of the most active ports in the world.
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Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach and the Los Angeles Zoo for one great price. Please note that tickets are redeemable for up to one year from purchase date and don't have to be used on the same date.
Learn MoreMembers receive 12 months of unlimited free visits, exclusive member benefits, and valuable discounts. Member reservations required.
Add-on Experiences for Members
Enjoy a 2 to 2.5 hour voyage out in the open Pacific in ocean in search for one of the world’s longest migrating mammals.
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Tour the Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbors with Harbor Breeze Cruises for a 45-minute narrated cruise around one of the most active ports in the world.
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Discount tickets available at Ralphs for a limited time
