Aquarium of the Bay
Pier 39 San Francisco
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Aquarium
of the Bay is located near Fisherman's
Wharf at pier 39. The aquarium is split up into two sections:
'Under the Golden Gate' and 'Under the Bay'. These areas look
at sea life within the San Francisco Bay and out into the Pacific
Ocean. Upstairs kids can touch bat rays, leopard sharks, and tide
pool animals. Aquarium of the Bay’s collection features
nearly 200 different species of sharks, skates, rays, octopus,
jelly fish, rock fish, flat fish, eels, sea stars and other aquatic
animals. with over 600,000 people visiting the Aquarium each year
this is one of the most popular attractions in the Fishermans
Wharf area of San Francisco. The Aquarium's main attraction are
the two tunnel tanks with moving sidewalks that total 300 feet
in length. The tanks are made from 2.5” thick acrylic and
hold over 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water. In 2009, Aquarium
of the Bay partnered with Pacific Gas and Electric Company to
open PG&E Bay Lab, an interactive climate change exhibit featuring
land animals as nature’s ambassadors, promoting energy conservation
to protect their habitats from the potential impact of climate
change.
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Aquarium
of the BayTickets
- San Francisco’s only waterfront aquarium is
conveniently located next to Pier 39. Walk through 300 ft.
of crystal clear tunnels filled with sharks, rays and more
than 20,000 other marine animals from the Bay and nearby
waters. New exhibits include the lair of the Giant Pacific
Octopus, the mesmerizing world of jellies and an interactive
climate change exhibit. More
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Fisherman's
Wharf Pass - Make the most of your trip
to Fisherman's Wharf with Wharf Pass.It's the best way to
save on your visit to San Francisco's #1 destination, Fisherman's
Wharf. Where else can you have the option of seeing the
best attractions over the course of two days? Wharf Pass
includes 40 additional discounts for Wharf area dining,
shopping, rentals, parking and sightseeing. More
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Tower
Tours - City Tour with Aquarium of the Bay
- Join us as we discover
the breathtaking city of San Francisco with style and comfort
aboard the fleet's newest luxury coaches. Allow our knowledgeable
tour guides to escort you through a tale of charm and attractions
with the history of San Francisco. The Aquarium of the Bay
allows visitors to explor and experience marine animals
of the bay. More
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Aquarium of the Bay
is a unique nature center that inspires preservation of the San
Francisco Bay and all marine environments. With a dual focus on
education and entertainment, it is the only aquarium dedicated to
the diverse marine life and distinctive ecosystems of the San Francisco
Bay and its nearby waters. Aquarium of the Bay is open everyday
except December 25. General operating hours, which change seasonally
and to accommodate special events, are 10 am to 6 pm on weekdays
and from 10 am to 7 pm on weekends. Summer hours are 9 am to 8 pm
every day. Aquarium of the Bay can be rented out for privaite events
and also offers programs for schools and kids
birthday parties. Birthday party packages include your own private
room, age-appropriate activities |
Aquarium of the Bay is located
next to PIER 39 at The Embarcadero and Beach Street. A special admission
discount program supports the use of public transportation, and
for those who prefer driving, public parking facilities are located
just across from the main entrance. Aquarium of the Bay Pier 39
Embarcadero at Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94133 Phone:
1-415-623-5324
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