Monterey Bay Aquarium
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- 2-4 hours
- Opening Hours
- 10:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult $49.95, child $29.95
- Address
- 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940, USA
- Coordinates
- 36.6181, -121.9017
Introduction
The Monterey Bay Aquarium, located on Cannery Row in Monterey, California, is one of the world's top marine aquariums, opened in 1984. The aquarium was built on the site of a former sardine cannery, overlooking the beautiful Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. It showcases the rich marine life of the eastern Pacific, including sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellyfish, octopuses, and thousands of fish species. The famous Kelp Forest tank, 28 feet tall, displays the complete biological community of the California coastal ecosystem and is the aquarium's signature exhibit. The aquarium is dedicated to marine conservation research and education, with particular focus on sea otter rescue and sustainable tuna fishing promotion. Visitors can watch daily feeding shows and interact with marine life up close, making it an ideal destination for family education and ocean enthusiasts.
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FAQ
What are the opening hours of Monterey Bay Aquarium?
10:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Monterey Bay Aquarium?
Adult $49.95, child $29.95
Any practical tips for visiting Monterey Bay Aquarium?
Buy tickets online to skip the queue Check feeding show times, sea otter exhibit most popular
How long should I spend at Monterey Bay Aquarium?
A typical visit takes 2-4 hours.
