Today's Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
November 17, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Autumn Festival
A Celebration of Asian Culture
Delve into the arts, cultures, and marine environments of Asia during the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Autumn Festival.
November 17, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Marine Biologist
Feeding and caring for fish and sharks is a fun and rewarding career!
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!
November 19, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Teacher Appreciation Days
The Aquarium <3's Teachers
To thank our educators for all their hard work, the Aquarium is offering $7 admission to all preK-12 teachers and school support staff through November 30, 2019.
November 19, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Metals for the Future
Dr. Jason Smith
Dr. Smith is working at the forefront of this emerging industry and will introduce the subject of polymetallic nodules and discuss it in the global context.
November 22, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
November 23, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Fish
Participants ages 7-12 will learn how marine biologists keep fish healthy in an aquarium environment.
November 26, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Teacher Appreciation Days
The Aquarium <3's Teachers
To thank our educators for all their hard work, the Aquarium is offering $7 admission to all preK-12 teachers and school support staff through November 30, 2019.
November 28, 2019 11:00 AM—3:00 PM
Thanksgiving Lunch
Come gobble gobble with the sea otters and the entire Aquarium family!
Come gobble gobble with the sea otters and the entire Aquarium family!
November 29, 2019 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
Discounted Late Nights
Special Extended Hours
Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!
November 30, 2019 5:00 PM—8:00 PM
Discounted Late Nights
Special Extended Hours
Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours at an extra special price!
December 1, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Reuse-A-Palooza Event
Join us for the Aquarium’s 2nd Annual Reuse-A-Palooza event.
The event will feature interactive booths where you can explore alternatives to single-use plastic products.
December 5, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
A New Age of Ocean Exploration
David McKinnie and Jyotika Virmani
David McKinnie, acting engagement lead at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s office of Ocean Exploration and Research, and Jyotika Virmani, executive director of planet and environment at XPrize, will discuss the advances in technology that are heralding a new age of ocean exploration.
December 6, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
December 7, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Holiday Treats for the Animals
In celebration of the holiday season, Santa Diver will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific for its animals, including penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, lorikeets, and fish.
The Aquarium's Holiday kickoff!
December 7, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist
See what it takes to care for penguins, lorikeets, and other birds here at the Aquarium.
This class is designed to get you hands-on experience here at the Aquarium with our bird biologists.
December 7, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Aquarium Holidays
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
December 7, 2019 10:30 AM—12:30 PM
Los Cerritos Wetlands Habitat Restoration
The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach.
The Aquarium of the Pacific is working together with the Los Cerritos Wetlands Authority to help restore a local wetland in Long Beach.
December 8, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Holiday Treats for the Animals
In celebration of the holiday season, Santa Diver will be delivering an ocean of gifts to the Aquarium of the Pacific for its animals, including penguins, sea otters, seals, sea lions, lorikeets, and fish.
The Aquarium's Holiday kickoff!
December 13, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Homeschool Holiday
Join us for Homeschool Holiday! We are opening our doors to homeschool families, networks, students, parents, and teachers.
December 13, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
December 14, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Aquarium Holidays
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
December 14, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Marine Mammals
Learn the characteristics of mammals and find out what makes marine mammals so special.
Participants ages 7-12 will learn what makes marine mammals so special.
December 15, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Penguin and Lorikeet Biologist
See what it takes to care for penguins, lorikeets, and other birds here at the Aquarium.
This class is designed to get you hands-on experience here at the Aquarium with our bird biologists.
December 20, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
December 21, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Aquarium Holidays
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
Experience special holiday decorations throughout the Aquarium, photos with Santa, snow on the front plaza, and the Holiday Treats for the Animals festival.
December 21, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Penguins
Learn Together as a Family
Waddle, migrate, and feed like a penguin!
December 26, 2019 8:30 AM—11:30 AM
Sea Squirt Winter Camp
This three-day camp offers an exciting introduction to marine biology for five- and six-year-olds.
December 27, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Shark Lagoon Nights
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
Join us on Free Friday evenings when Shark Lagoon will be open until 9:00 p.m.
December 30, 2019 5:00 PM—7:00 AM
Winter Teen Overnight
Dive into ocean exploration!
Dive deep and enjoy a night sleeping with the fishes in this teen only event.
December 31, 2019 8:00 PM—1:00 AM
New Year's Eve Presented by Night Dive
Ring in 2020 with the New Year’s Eve presented by Night Dive at the Aquarium of the Pacific.
