Aquarium of the Pacific
| Aquarium of the Pacific | |
|---|---|
| 33°45′44″N 118°11′49″W / 33.76216°N 118.19692°W | |
| Date opened | June 20, 1998 |
| Location | Long Beach, California, United States |
| No. of animals | 11,000 |
| No. of species | 500 |
| Volume of largest tank | 350,000 US gallons (1,300,000 L) |
| Annual visitors | 1.7 million |
| Memberships | AZA |
| Major exhibits | Coral Reefs: Nature's Underwater Cities, June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, Northern Pacific Gallery, Shark Lagoon, Southern California/Baja Gallery, Tropical Pacific Gallery, Frogs: Dazzling and Disappearing, Sea Otter Habitat |
| Public transit access | Downtown Long Beach (A Line) |
| Website | www |
The Aquarium of the Pacific (formerly the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific) is a public aquarium on a 5-acre (20,000 m2) site on Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California, United States. It is situated across the water from the Long Beach Convention Center, Shoreline Village, and the Queen Mary Hotel and Attraction. The location also has its own street known as Aquarium Way.
The aquarium is visited by 1.7 million visitors a year and has a staff of approximately 1,875, including more than 1,500 volunteers and 375 employees. The aquarium is a 501(c)(3) non-profit aquarium and is a current member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).