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Aquarium of the Pacific Holidays Celebration December 7-23

Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific Hosts a Month Long Holiday Celebration

December 4, 2019

Get into the holiday spirit each weekend from December 7 through 23, 2019, at the Aquarium of the Pacific. Aquarium Holidays features a snow play area, photo opportunities with Santa in his traditional attire, and Hanukkah storytelling with opportunities to play dreidel on weekends.

FEATURING

  • Santa Diver giving “fishmas” gifts to the animals
  • Watch the 10:00 a.m. Penguin Parade
  • Take photos at the holiday selfie station
  • Witness snow fall in the Great Hall
  • Explore the gift stores for unique holiday shopping

WEEKENDS ONLY

On weekends, you can have a blast in the snow play area, get your photo taken with Santa during regular photo opportunities, and enjoy Hanukkah storytelling with opportunities to play dreidel.


HOLIDAY TREATS FOR ANIMALS ON DECEMBER 7-8

The festivities include the annual Holiday Treats for the Animals event on the weekend of December 7-8. During this event, the sea otter exhibit will be decked out for the “sea”son with decorations and a real snowman, and visitors can watch the otters savor candy cane-shaped lobster treats. Aquarium staff will also give special gift delicacies to penguins, sea lions, and other animals. 

Children can enjoy holiday crafts along with appearances by Santa Diver, photo opportunities with Santa and holiday characters, and all the Aquarium holiday festivities. 


SAVE ON AQUARIUM HOLIDAYS/ TICKETS

BUY TICKETS HERE: Admission is $34.95 adult (12+), $31.95 senior (62+), $24.95 child (3-11), and free for children under age 3 and Aquarium members.

  • Print this page and present it at any Aquarium ticket window to receive one FREE Child Admission with paid Adult Admission 
  • Bring a new, unwrapped toy worth $15 and get $10 off adult admission or $3 off child admission for up to (4) OR Aquarium members will receive a complimentary admission ticket for each toy donated (limit of 6 admission tickets per membership).
  • December 21-22, 2019 only: Wear an ugly holiday sweater to the Aquarium to receive $5 off your admission ticket (upon request only).

The parking structure for the Aquarium is steps away on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way. Park at the structure all day, and visit The Pike and Shoreline Village for food and shopping before or after your visit to the Aquarium. It’s an easy, convenient place to park and spend your day enjoying the Aquarium and surrounding attractions. The fee is $8.00 for the day with Aquarium validation. The Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.

For more information http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/aquarium_holidays/