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“over 600 species on display!!!”
The Monterey Bay Aquarium (or MBA, founded 1984) is located on the former site of a sardine cannery on Cannery Row of the Pacific Ocean shoreline in. It has an annual attendance of 1.8 million visitors. It holds thousands of plants and animals, representing 623 separate named species on display. The aquarium benefits by a high circulation of fresh ocean water which is obtained through pipes which pump it in continuously from Monterey Bay. Today, more than 30 years after opening, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life of one of the world's richest marine regions. More than 35,000 creatures representing over 550 species fill 34 major galleries. With nearly 200 exhibits in all, the Aquarium is a window to the wonders of the ocean.
This place is amazing! You get to see all kids of jellyfish, and their kelp forest exhibit is so pretty. They even have otters and penguins which are just adorable. My favorite part is the petting... Read more
I think I'll have to visit on a non holiday weekend next time. Was extremely crowded, and it took 40 minutes just to get in even though tickets were purchased online. Parking was a mad house.... Read more
I love jellyfish. Not in a weird way. Good selection here. The staff here was so kind and well informed. Now, I could not quote back what I learned, but I was very happy to listen and look at... Read more
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- Sun - Fri: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
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