Celebrate The Holidays at The Aquarium of the Pacific

Celebrate the holidays at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach during their month-long Aquarium Holidays celebration from December 2 through 24!

Aquarium Holidays features special holiday décor, a display of gingerbread houses, daily Penguin Walks at 10 a.m., shopping, snowfall in the Great Hall, daily screenings of the original cartoon Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a special holiday menu in Café Scuba, and daily appearances by Santa Diver and the Aquarium characters in their holiday outfits.

On weekends the Aquarium will have a snow play area, children’s crafts, and photo opportunities with Santa. Hanukkah storytelling with opportunities to play dreidel will be presented on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17.

Aquarium of the Pacific Holiday Schedule

SPARK OF LOVE TOY DRIVE

A toy drive runs daily December 2 through 24 and supports the Long Beach Fire Department Spark of Love Toy Drive. Aquarium guests who donate a new, unwrapped toy – at a $15 value or more – will receive a coupon valid for $10 off adult/$3 off child, up to 4 total admissions.

SNOW PLAY AREA

Play in real snow!  Just get a hand stamp at the exit in order to re-enter the Aquarium.  Weekends 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.  Plaza in Front of the Aquarium (weather dependent)

SANTA DIVER

See Santa dive with the fishes.  Weekends: 12:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m.  Weekdays: 1:30 p.m.

VISIT WITH SANTA

In between his dive shows, Santa will appear in his traditional attire for photo opportunities.  Weekends December 20-23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  December 24 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

HANUKKAH STORYTELLING AND DREIDEL ACTIVITY

December 2-3 at 4:00 p.m.  Weekends December 9-24 at 12:30 p.m.  Marine Life Theater

MEET AN AQUARIUM HOLIDAY CHARACTER

Take photos with our ray, polar bear, penguin, and otter costume characters in their holiday attire.  10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

“SNOW”

Watch as “snow” falls in the Great Hall.  10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

FREE HOLIDAY FILM

Original cartoon Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.  Weekends 11:00 a.m., 2:40 p.m. (except December 2-3), 4:30 p.m.  Weekdays 11:00 a.m., 2:40 p.m., Ocean Theater.

PENGUIN WALK

10:00 a.m.  2nd Floor Northern Pacific Gallery, in front of BP Sea Otter Habitat.

HOLIDAY CRAFTS

Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY

See a special ocean-themed gingerbread house display created by Aquarium staff.

Aquarium of the Pacific Discount Coupon

With this coupon, receive one free child admission with every paid adult admission to attend Aquarium Holidays.  That’s a total savings of $17.95!

Aquarium of the Pacific is located at 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, California 90802.

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Photo credit: Courtesy of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

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