Afterwards, there are exhibits on filter feeders, abalones, spiny lobsters, eelgrass, sea hares, and more viewing for Amber Forest. Viewed next is the Amber Forest tank, which houses similar species. It has Giant Sea Bass, Leopard Shark, California Moray Eel, Kelp, California Sheephead, and other normal kelp forest tanks. The first floor's premier exhibit is called "Honda Blue Cavern" and is a three story kelp forest tank. This is a gallery that mostly focuses on local waters. They also have an entire gallery dedicated to kelp forests. The aquarium is one of the only (the only?) in the USA to keep Olive Ridley sea turtles. There are three flatfish species I noticed at the aquarium: one flounder in a larger exhibit and two species of turbot in an exhibit dedicated to them. They are home to both flamboyant cuttlefish and California twospot octopus (also know as bimac octopus). They exhibit whitetip reef sharks, as well as lots of leopard sharks. Guess what: Now there's three.Ģ Shark Species that are not: Sandbar, Sand Tiger, Zebra, Bamboo, Blacktip ReefĬephalopod other than Giant Pacific OctopusĢ or more species of sea turtle OR 1 species that isn't Green, Loggerhead, or Hawksbill The scale is under review for modification (for both zoos and aquariums) but I would love any suggestions.Įdit: I just realized that there are already two reviews of this facility. It only contains five determining factors, each worth four points. Since this is the first time I have reviewed an aquarium, I have modified the scale. The aquarium's newest exhibit is a temporary exhibition of sea jellies, that contains a few species, as well as an interesting section that shows how jellies are reared. Also present are freshwater trout, in one of the aquarium's newer exhibits. Its animal collection focuses on animals found in the Pacific Ocean, but there are also land dwelling animals such as two species of pinniped, four species of lory, and a few miscellaneous birds. And luckily, 90 minutes is really all you need to see the key exhibits: the seals and sea lions, sharks, rays, and otters.The Aquarium of the Pacific is an aquarium situated on the waterfront of Long Beach, California.
Take a break for lunch at Gladstone's you can get a stamp at the exit and return for more sea-creature madness when you're done eating.Įverywhere you look, you'll see something that seriously impresses, and that bodes well for short attention spans.
The aquarium sits on Rainbow Harbor, among boats, shops, and family-friendly restaurants. The gift shop is great, with plush stuffed-animal sea creatures, whimsical knick-knacks, and more.Īfter we're done-or midway through, if we're being honest with ourselves-where should we go for a bite to eat?
Gift shop: obligatory, inspiring-or skip it? There are benches placed throughout, making for excellent in-a-pinch snack spots, and elevators are easy to find. The aquarium is simple to navigate with a thoughtfully designed flow. On the practical tip, how easy is it to get around the aquarium? The all-ages crowd isn't usually overbearing, although you'll have to be patient in order to see some of the smaller exhibits. Don't worry-this is only allowed after feeding time, so none of the creatures mistake a hand for a midday snack.Īny temporary exhibits we should be sure to check out, too?Ī fenced-in space outside hosts seasonal land exhibits currently on view are Lorikeets, gorgeously colored birds from Australia. There's even a shark and stingray touch pool after feeding time, guests can “pet” a group of gentle sharks and small rays. This aquarium has everything from sea otters to sharks to stingrays, and the close-up encounters are seriously mind-blowing. The aquarium is also a sustainability pioneer its forward-thinking practices in the field of energy efficiency have been recognized on a national scale. So can you tell us a little about this place?Ī modern, hands-on aquarium, the fourth most-visited in the United States, the Aquarium of the Pacific is home to more than 11,000 sea creatures, all presented in a surprisingly intimate way.
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