Aquarium of the Pacific announces its 25th Anniversary Celebration

The public is invited to the Aquarium to explore new programming, events, and special contests starting May 26 through December 31, 2023.

 Since opening its doors in 1998, the nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific has connected millions of people from around the world to the beauty and wonder of our ocean planet. The Aquarium celebrates its 25^th anniversary with new programming, events, a photography exhibit, and a short film—all highlighting Southern California’s natural world.

Southern California is home to ocean treasures that rival those around the world. Through its 25th Anniversary Celebration, the Aquarium will highlight this special region in a variety of ways, including announcing new major exhibits opening July 1. Throughout each day of the anniversary celebration, visitors can take in a new short film projected in the Aquarium’s Great Hall next to a life-sized model of a blue whale. During this experience, you can see the Aquarium’s work in saving local species and habitats.

I was able to check out the construction site for the upcoming exhibit and I can’t wait! It is going to be amazing!

On the Aquarium’s second floor, you can explore photography celebrating people’s connections to nature in Southern California. This exhibit will showcase the work of the top ten winners of the Aquarium’s 25^th Anniversary photo contest. Also, during the celebration, the first guest who finds an octopus figurine hidden in a different exhibit each day will win a limited-edition commemorative Aquarium pin. During the summer, the Aquarium’s First Wednesdays guest speaker series, which includes music and a cocktail/social hour, will focus on the theme of connecting to nature. In addition, the Aquarium will launch its new podcast series and will have new 25^th anniversary merchandise in its gift store.

WHEN:           May 26, 2023, through December 31, 2023 – Aquarium’s 25^th Anniversary Celebration

WHERE:         100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802 

COST:            Included with general admission / General admission: $44.95 per adult (ages 12+), $29.95 per child (ages 3-11), $41.95 per senior (ages 62+), and free for Aquarium members and children under age three / Advance reservations required.

INFO:  (562) 590-3100 or aquariumofpacific.org

Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific (except for my personal opinion).