Aquarium of the Pacific

Overview

Meet and learn about 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific, one the nation’s most popular aquariums.  Come face-to-face with and touch the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds and watch Magellanic penguins play. You'll get closer to animals than ever before at the bamboo shark and cownose ray touch pool, the horseshoe crab touch lab, and tidepool touch lab. The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach celebrates the planet's largest and most diverse body of water: the Pacific Ocean, from the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific to the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Visit this world-class aquarium featuring a wide array of hands-on activities, live and video presentations and much more.​​ The Aquarium’s Pacific Visions expansion will open to the public on May 24, 2019. The new, two-story wing will include an immersive high-tech theater, an art gallery, and a changing exhibits gallery with multimedia interactives and live animal exhibits. Visitors will be able to explore our relationship with our ocean planet and alternative pathways to a better future.

Regular Adult Price

29.95

Regular Children Price

17.95

Regular Senior Price

26.95

Regular Student Price

17.95 (ages 3-11)

Gift Shop

Dining/Food Available

Children Free (under)

2

Hours of Operation

Mon - Sun: 9 am - 6 pm

Address:

100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802

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  • General Admission

    Explore our exhibits, and discover sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with and even touch the ocean's ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand feed lorikeet birds, and explore the Ocean Science Center and the June Keyes Penguin Habitat. Experience Wonders of the Deep exhibit that features the unusual and unique animals that live in the deep sea beyond the reach of light.

    Delivery Methods

    • Print-at-home Tickets Available

    Ticket Types

    • Adult: (ages 12+)
      Price: 25.95
      Gate Price: 29.95
    • Child: (ages 3-11)
      Price: 13.95
      Gate Price: 17.95
    • Senior: (ages 62+)
      Price: 25.95
      Gate Price: 26.95
  • ADA Accessible
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Eco Friendly
  • Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/AquariumofthePacific
  • Family Friendly
  • Green Certified
  • Instagram Handle: @aquariumpacific
  • Instagram URL: https://instagram.com/aquariumpacific/
  • Public Space ADA Compliant
  • Self Parking
  • Student Group Friendly
  • Tour Group Friendly
  • Twitter Handle: @AquariumPacific
  • Twitter URL: https://twitter.com/AquariumPacific

General

  • Total Square Footage: 156735
  • Largest Room Square Footage: 1000
  • Total Meeting Rooms
  • Capacity Inside: 1200
  • Capacity Outside: 2500
  • Auditorium With Stage
  • In-House Catering Service
  • Max Reception Capacity: 1500