February 16, 2019 7:30 AM—8:30 AM
Yoga at the Aquarium
Come experience the serenity of the Aquarium before it opens to the public with yoga in front of our three-story tall Honda Blue Cavern Habitat.
February 16, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Octopus
Learn Together as a Family
Parent and Me classes allow adults and children to learn together through play, movement, and exploration.
February 17, 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.
February 17, 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!
February 19, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Studying Salamanders to Decipher Nature's Instruction Manual for Regenerating Limbs
Jessica Whited
Jessica Whited will cover the mechanisms of regeneration, using limb regeneration in axolotl salamanders as the prime example.
February 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.
February 23, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
African-American Festival
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its seventeenth annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures.
The festival will feature live entertainment and arts and crafts.
February 23, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Birds and Reptiles
Birds at the Aquarium?
Participants ages 7-12 will learn why they would find birds and reptiles at an Aquarium and how marine biologists care for them.
February 24, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
African-American Festival
Join the Aquarium of the Pacific as it hosts its seventeenth annual African-American Festival, celebrating the rich diversity of African-American and African cultures.
The festival will feature live entertainment and arts and crafts.
February 28, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Penguin Conservation in South Africa
Sara Mandel
Aquarium Aviculturist Sara Mandel will share her experiences working in South Africa with the Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds.
March 1, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Aquarium Closing Early
The Aquarium of the Pacific will close at 5:00 p.m. in preparation for a special event.
March 2, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist
Want to be an animal trainer when you grow up?
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.
March 5, 2019 7:00 PM—10:30 PM
Member Prom (21+)
Dance the night away!
The Aquarium is miles away from New Orleans but that won’t stop us from throwing a huge Mardi Gras celebration for our members (ages 21 and over)!
March 6, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Thriving in the Anthropocene: A Prescription for a California Model
California is experiencing all of the major impacts and has the opportunity to develop a model of how to thrive in the Anthropocene that could serve not only other states, but also other nations.
March 8, 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.
March 9, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Divers Day
Learn all about recent advancements in diving at the Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual Divers Day.
March 9, 2019 9:30 AM—10:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Invertebrates
From inking octopuses to sea star stomachs!
Participants ages 7-12 will learn what marine biologists have discovered about these spineless wonders in this hands-on class.
March 10, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Autism Families Night
Join us for a special evening at the Aquarium exclusively for families with adults or children with autism.
March 12, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
What Role Should Nuclear Power Play in Solving Climate Change?
Joshua Goldstein
Joshua Goldstein will present a lecture at the Aquarium to discuss the potential role for nuclear power in addressing climate change.
March 13, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Thriving in the Anthropocene: A Prescription for a California Model
California is experiencing all of the major impacts and has the opportunity to develop a model of how to thrive in the Anthropocene that could serve not only other states, but also other nations.
March 15, 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.
March 16, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
International Children’s Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s fourteenth annual International Children’s Festival is a special festival for kids.
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual International Children’s Day is a special festival for kids.
March 16, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Penguins
Learn Together as a Family
Waddle, migrate, and feed like a penguin!
March 17, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
International Children’s Festival
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s fourteenth annual International Children’s Festival is a special festival for kids.
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s annual International Children’s Day is a special festival for kids.
March 17, 2019 9:00 AM—12:00 PM
Job Shadow Class: Mammalogist
Want to be an animal trainer when you grow up?
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.
March 19, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
Stability in a Changing World: The Role of the Public Aquarium in 20th Century Marine Biological Research
Sam Muka
Sam Muka will discuss how public aquariums have supported marine conservation research and communicated research outcomes to the general public.
March 20, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Thriving in the Anthropocene: A Prescription for a California Model
California is experiencing all of the major impacts and has the opportunity to develop a model of how to thrive in the Anthropocene that could serve not only other states, but also other nations.
March 22, 2019 6:30 PM—10:30 PM
Noche de Estrellas
Live Latin Music, Dancing, Dinner, & More
Party with the sea stars at the Aquarium’s Latin-themed Late Night. The Aquarium will remain open until 10:30 p.m., so you can dance under the sea stars to the sounds of cumbia, salsa, cha cha, rumba, and more.
March 23, 2019 8:00 AM—4:00 PM
Teacher Workshop: Exploring the Deep Ocean with NOAA
NOAA Office of Exploration and Research Professional Development
Participants will learn how to use standards-based lessons and other online resources that guide classroom investigations into the innovative exploration strategies, sophisticated instrumentation and equipment used onboard the ship to explore our largely unknown world ocean.
March 23, 2019 9:30 AM—11:30 AM
Junior Biologist: Sharks
Sharks are amazing predators of the deep!
Participants ages 7-12 will explore these amazing predators in this exciting class.
March 24, 2019 6:00 PM—9:00 PM
Abilities Night
Free Admission After 6:00 p.m.*
Join us on Sunday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for an exclusive evening for people with disabilities.
March 26, 2019 7:00 PM—8:30 PM
State of Resistance: What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future
Manuel Pastor
Sociologist Manuel Pastor will discuss and sign copies of his book, State of Resistance: What California’s Dizzying Descent and Remarkable Resurgence Mean for America’s Future.
March 27, 2019 7:00 PM—9:00 PM
Aquatic Academy
Thriving in the Anthropocene: A Prescription for a California Model
California is experiencing all of the major impacts and has the opportunity to develop a model of how to thrive in the Anthropocene that could serve not only other states, but also other nations.
March 30, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Urban Ocean Festival
Explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during the Aquarium’s tenth annual Urban Ocean Festival.
The event will include art exhibitions, a recycled fashions showcase, mural painting, poetry readings, booths, and educational activities.
March 30, 2019 10:00 AM—11:30 AM
Parent and Me: Sharks
Learn Together as a Family
Learn all about this fascinating, toothy predator!
March 31, 2019 9:00 AM—5:00 PM
Urban Ocean Festival
Explore and celebrate Southern California’s coast during the Aquarium’s tenth annual Urban Ocean Festival.
The event will include art exhibitions, a recycled fashions showcase, mural painting, poetry readings, booths, and educational activities.
