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Aquarium of the Pacific

Family-friendly ocean learning with animal exhibits, hands-on programs, conservation stories, and children’s educational activities.

Nature & environment · Science · Physical healthAges 3–14Paid🌐 2 languages

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About Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific offers family exhibits, ocean-animal encounters, conservation stories, educational programs, camps, films, and hands-on learning. Its family pages identify age-specific programs such as Big Fish, Little Fish for ages 3–6 and Ocean Investigators for ages 7–12.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 3–14. It is available as Website, Physical place and is listed as paid. The listed language coverage is English, Spanish.

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Address

Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States

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Opening hours

Every dayClosed December 25

What stands out

Connects ocean science with real animals and habitats
Offers age-specific family education programs
Online visit planning supports a hands-on museum experience

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How the score is built

Science valueStrong

Programs focus on ocean animals, habitats, and conservation.

Age fitClear

Official family programs publish age ranges.

Hands-on valueStrong

Exhibits and educator-led programs support active learning.

Visit detailsVerified

Official address and daily hours are recorded.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

Admission and reservations are part of the physical visit; families should confirm ticket requirements before arriving.
The official site includes Spanish visit information as well as English content.
The stored preview shows the official site without a cookie popup or third-party ad overlay.

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