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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Shark Days at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
February 11, 2012
- February 12, 2012
Explore the ocean's most mysterious and misunderstood species with our experts during Shark Days. This fun-filled weekend features shark and bat ray feedings, stories from our staff about sharks behind the scenes, and special programs and activities. "Sherman's Lagoon" creator Jim Toomey will join us for a demonstration and book signing. There's even an iron-on T-shirt design created by Toomey for you to download! Come to Shark Days wearing your T-shirt and receive a prize. 10am-5pm.
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
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Cooking for Solutions
May 18, 2012
- May 20, 2012
The culinary event of the year, Cooking for Solutions features great chefs, gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Events include the signature gala celebration, as well as food and wine adventures, cooking demonstrations and a seafood challenge. Cooking for Solutions supports the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch program, which empowers seafood consumers and businesses to make choices for healthy oceans.
Location: Monterey Bay Aquarium, 886 Cannery Row, Monterey
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