Aquarium of the Pacific

Here’s a look at some of the many colorful and exotic exhibits that make this the world’s largest aquarium, and one of the most exciting destinations in Southern California:

Sea Otter Habitat: Get to know the curious traits and peculiarities of these highly-animated and loveable creatures in their above-water habitat, which features realistic rockwork, murals, and lighting. Meet Maggie—the newest resident sea otter who is just as curious to meet you!

Molina Animal Care Center: This new medical treatment center allows for Aquarium of the Pacific to provide top-notch healthcare to its animals and lets visitors watch veterinary medicine in action. The Molina Center features a 1,800 square-foot examination area.

Shark Lagoon: The lagoon is home to over 150 sharks that you can touch, and some that you wouldn’t want to touch! Sand tiger, sandbar, nurse, white tip and other varieties abound here, as well as zebra, bamboo and epaulette sharks available for gentle touching.

Our Watersheds: Learn about earth’s watersheds and why they need protection at this interactive and informative display. This exhibit is also a great place to pick up tips about sustainable water use, and to check out the native plants found around the coastal areas of the San Pedro Bay.

Whales: Voices in the Sea: Listen to the haunting sounds of the humpback, sperm, gray, blue, beaked, and northern right whales as they make their unique calls, and learn what all the noise means.

Southern California/Baja Gallery: A look at the coastal water ecosystems stretching from Oregon to Mexico, that are home to seals, sea lions, butterfly fish, rays, and shorebirds.

Northern Pacific Gallery: Covering 800,000 square miles between Alaska, Siberia, and the Bering Strait, this cold water exhibit gives a glimpse into the lives of sea jellies, sea otters, giant Pacific octopus, puffins, and auklets, as well as the bizarre diving birds of some of the world’s coldest waters.

Tropical Pacific Gallery: A look at the warm and beautiful waters of Micronesia.

Lorikeet Forest: Check out the dazzlingly colorful birds of the coastal lowlands of Australia.

Aquarium of the Pacific also invites you to explore the Pacific Collections Gift Shop, where you can pick up a marine-inspired souvenir to remind you of your trip, and Café Scuba, which serves environmentally sustainable seafood and other light meals. Remember, the Queen Mary is right around the corner, so why not pair these two attractions together?