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The Aquarium is Fully Open

Explore all our exhibits, including sea otters, sharks, sea jellies, frogs, and more in our Tropical, Northern, and Southern California/Baja Galleries.

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The Aquarium offers extensive education programming for all ages, connects the arts and sciences to inspire and engage, gathers experts to tackle critical environmental issues, serves and engages local communities, and conserves endangered species and ecosystems.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Apr 12
9:00 AM

Moving and Grooving
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Apr 12
10:00 AM

Ask a Scientist: Marine Mammals
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Apr 14
9:00 AM

Whales
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In-Person Animal Encounters
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Come Face-to Face with a Sea Lion, Shark, Seal or Penguin!

Aquarium Harbor Tour
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See Sea Lions and One of the Most Active Ports in the World!

Aquarium Whale Watch
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Take a Voyage and See Gray Whales!

Featured News

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African-American Scholar Program 2021 Recipients

Each of the recipients will receive $10,000 and be invited to participate in presentations, meetings, and other activities at the Aquarium for the duration of the program
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The Value of Membership

Membership is a great value no matter how you look at it. Each level is priced so that the membership pays for itself in a few visits. Plus, members receive 12 months of valuable benefits.
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High Tide Student Film Festival Launch

SoCal students in grades 9-12 are invited to submit short films for the chance to win cash prizes and be featured in the Aquarium’s High Tide Student Film Festival
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Please consider supporting your Aquarium by becoming a member, making a donation, or including the Aquarium in your estate plans. We need your support now more than ever.

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