Aquarium of the Bay on Fisherman's Wharf: More than 20,000 Fascinating Marine Animals
Aquarium of the Bay (The Embarcadero at Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94133)
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Katherine B on What to Wear
Casual, bring jacket as weather changes
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Goldstar Member on What to Wear
San Francisco can be cold especially since you'll be next to the ocean.
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Jake on What to Wear
Windy, but warm, bring light jacket, this is SF.
178 Goldstar Member Reviews
lawnster
This was a small aquarium, but, it was really cool walking underneath and you were able to see the fish and sharks swimming on the sides of you and above you. They also had a place where you could actually touch the sharks as well, very friendly atmosphere that is great for all ages. Worth it to go and check it out, especially at the Goldstar price!!!!Written on May 02 2011
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Rodney A.
As a SF Resident, I usually avoid these tourist things. But I figured I would do it @ the Goldstar price. Small, but interesting but I don't think it's worth the full price. It was not busy the day I went. Later afternoon is best so as to avoid alot of bothersome kids.Written on Mar 04 2010
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GENE
This is an outstanding aquarium with an awesome tube that you walk through surrounded by sharks, rays etc. The staff is very helpful and the location on Fisherman's Wharf is fantastic.Written on Mar 10 2011
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More Information About Aquarium of the Bay
Website
http://www.aquariumofthebay.org/default.aspx
Quotes & Highlights
- On Father's Day, Sunday, June 17, admission is free for all dads!
Description
Your visit to Aquarium of the Bay will take you through three fascinating environments that display the amazing riches that lie beneath the surface of the San Francisco Bay and surrounding waters. You will also meet local and exotic land animals, and learn more about the need to protect their habitats. To enhance your experience, the Aquarium's expert naturalists are on hand to answer questions throughout your visit.
You'll begin your exploration of San Francisco Bay with an introduction to the distinctive ecosystems that support an incredibly wide variety of marine life. In eight exhibits featuring over a thousand aquatic animals, you learn about the creatures that make their homes in the Bay.
Your Aquarium adventure continues with a descent into the hidden world beneath San Francisco Bay.
You will first enter a pulsating world of gracefully gliding Moon Jellies and Brown Sea Nettles.
From there, you will enter the first of two crystal clear tunnels, 300 feet in length, where you'll be surrounded by 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water and more than 20,000 aquatic animals.
In the first tunnel you'll see a dynamic near-shore habitat that includes swirling schools of Anchovies, giant Sea Bass and colorful Sea Stars. A grotto-like Giant Pacific Octopus exhibit awaits at the end of the first tunnel, where you can take a peek at this incredibly intelligent species, as well as its underwater neighbors.
In the second tunnel you'll meet the mysterious and compelling marine life that lives in the Bay's deeper water -- from enormous Sevengill Sharks to Bat Rays and Giant Skates.
Your final stop is Touch the Bay, where you will find PG&E Bay Lab, an interactive exhibit featuring local and exotic land animals as nature's ambassors for protecting their habits against climate change. Will you be able to guess which ones live in Northern California?
In this exhibit you'll be able to touch land animals like Blue Tongued Skinks and California King Snakes, as well as marine animals like Leopard Sharks and Bat Rays.
And you'll have chance to participate in hands-on experiments, see solar power at work, send e-cards to your friends and family, and other fun activities.
About the Ticket Supplier: Aquarium of the Bay
Aquarium of the Bay is a unique nature center dedicated to creating experiences that inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. It is the only aquarium focused specifically on the rich and diverse aquatic life and distinctive ecosystems of the Bay its surrounding waters.