10am-6pm daily (closed Christmas), and from 9:30 am during holiday periods and summer months (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Experience the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Rated the nation’s No. 1 aquarium in the Zagat Survey U.S. Family Travel Guide, the Aquarium will put you closer to sea life than ever before. Our Ocean’s Edge galleries will amaze you with the three-story living kelp forest, above and below the surface views of playful sea otters, and a walk-through wave crash experience.
The Outer Bay galleries put your nose-to-nose with giant tunas, sea turtles and sharks and mesmerize you with huge displays of living jellies.
The many mysteries of seahorses are now revealed with "The Secret Lives of Seahorses," the Monterey Bay Aquarium's newest special exhibition. More than 15 species of seahorses, sea dragons, pipehorses and pipefish will entice visitors into the elusive world of charismatic creatures that conduct elaborate courtship dances, are masters of camouflage and rely on the males to get pregnant and deliver the babies. The exhibit highlights what visitors can do to protect seahorses and their fragile habitats in the wild.
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Chris Fallows "In Touch with Sharks"
March 13, 2010
Join professional wildlife photographer and naturalist Chris Fallows at the Monterey Bay Aquarium for a special auditorium presentation “In Touch With Sharks” on March 13. Fallows will discuss his experiences in the wild with sharks, and the time he’s spent photographing other wildlife in Africa. Fallows has documented white sharks since 1991 and together with his wife Monique has been featured in, or facilitated, more than 40 international documentaries. Fallows is best known for his work with the famous breaching sharks of False Bay, South Africa, as featured in “Air Jaws” I and II and “Planet Earth.” The 30-minute presentation “In Touch With Sharks” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. in the aquarium’s auditorium. After each presentation Fallows will sign copies of his recently published first book, “Great White: The Majesty of Sharks.” “In Touch With Sharks” is included with regular aquarium admission of $29.95 general, $27.95 seniors / students, $17.95 children 3-12, children under 3 free. For information about the aquarium, including daily schedules, visit www.montereybayaquarium.org
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940
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Dia del Nino
April 25, 2010
Dia del Nino celebrates children and families with live music, prize drawings and Latin American musical performances throughout the aquarium; children 12 and under admitted free all day.
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
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Cooking for Solutions
May 21, 2010
- May 22, 2010
This event is an elegant way to discover how your healthy choices protect the health of the soil, water and ocean wildlife. Events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations and a seafood challenge. Renowned chefs from across the country will share their passion for fine food and earth-friendly living in this two-day celebration. Enjoy the fun with Chef of the Year, Suzanne Goin, from Lucques in Los Angeles; Educator of the Year, Rick Bayless, from Frontera Grill in Chicago; and Guy Fieri, star of the Food Network’s "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 644-7561 x2
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