EXPLORE THE BEAUTY OF CORAL REEFS IN ITS EXHIBITION
Discover colorful coral reef environments while learning how to help them, and meet animals, including a green sea turtle, glowing fish, and one of only two known birds of its kind at a zoo or aquarium
Explore the beauty and diversity of coral reefs and their animal residents at the Aquarium of the Pacific
in the relaunch of its coral reefs exhibition from
May 28, 2021 and through April 2022.
Coral Reefs: Nature’s Underwater Cities features exhibits, new animals, and programs
A green sea turtle, flashlight fish that glow, twinspot lionfish, and clownfish are among the more than one dozen animal species that are highlighted. Visitors can discover various coral reef environments with these and other animals and can meet the seabird Animal Ambassador, Sula the red-footed booby. Sula is one of only two known red-footed boobies living at a zoo or aquarium.
Exhibits include a coral lagoon habitat functioning as a nursery for young fish, an exhibit with corals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, an exhibit of coral eaters such as parrotfish, an exhibit highlighting bioluminescent and fluorescent animals on 
coral reefs, and more. Through the exhibition and program experience, people can learn about coral reefs, the threats they face, and what each person can do to help save them.
Advance reservations required for everyone
Admission: free to children under age three and Aquarium members and included with general admission for the public.
General admission:
$36.95 adult (12+)
$33.95 senior (62+)
$26.95 child (3-11)
Click here to learn about the Aquariums safety protocols
Aquarium of the Pacific
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 590-3100
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The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature's services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include Shark Lagoon, the June Keyes Penguin Habitat, Lorikeet Forest, and the Molina Animal Care Center. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, including lectures by leading scientists, through its Online Academy. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months and other special benefits. To make a donation to help support the Aquarium during the pandemic, please visit Pacific to donate.
