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Highlights
- Explore 300 feet of underwater tunnels in San Francisco where rays, sharks, and anchovies surround you, offering a fascinating view into the diverse marine life of San Francisco Bay.
- Learn about how climate change affects populations like Moon Jellies and Pacific Sea Nettles while discovering these mesmerizing jellies at The Aquarium.
- Experience hands-on interaction with bat rays, sharks, and sea stars in touch pools for an engaging encounter with the unique marine species of San Francisco Bay.
- Meet rescued river otters and understand their importance as indicators of a healthy water system along with conservation efforts aiding their recovery.
- Did you know? The Aquarium’s tunnels contain over 700,000 gallons of water to replicate the ecosystem found in San Francisco Bay.
Your Experience
The Aquarium of the Bay at Pier 39 provides a deep dive into the unique marine ecosystems of San Francisco Bay. With over 20,000 local aquatic animals, visitors can observe a range of species, including jellyfish, sharks, and river otters. The aquarium’s focus on regional wildlife offers an educational and immersive experience for all ages, emphasizing the diversity of life just beneath the Bay's surface.
Walk through underwater tunnels
One of the main attractions is the two crystal-clear, walk-through tunnels that allow you to get an up-close, 360-degree view of marine life. As you walk through, you'll see leopard sharks, rays, and schools of fish swimming all around. These tunnels create the sensation of being submerged underwater, giving visitors a rare perspective of the underwater world without leaving dry land.
Hands-on learning and conservation
The aquarium also offers interactive touch pools, where visitors can safely handle sea stars, rays, and other local species. Beyond the exhibits, the Aquarium of the Bay is committed to marine conservation and education, providing insights into ongoing efforts to protect the local ecosystem. This is more than just an aquarium visit—it's a chance to learn how to contribute to preserving marine life.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Entry to Aquarium of the Bay
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Wear comfortable shoes as there's plenty of walking involved during your visit to explore all exhibits.
- No outside food or drink is permitted inside the aquarium; however, closed-top water bottles are allowed for hydration.
- The majority of areas in the Aquarium of the Bay are wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable experience for everyone.
- Plan to arrive before 4:30 PM as this is your last chance to enter with the park closing at 5 PM.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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