In honor of Veterans Day, Aquarium of the Pacific is offering FREE ADMISSION for veterans and military personnel

BY MB ADMIN October 12, 2023

In honor of Veterans Day, the Aquarium of the Pacific is offering FREE ADMISSION November 11, 2023 for veterans and military personnel. Advance reservations required. Limited capacity.

To receive free admission, veterans and active military personnel should make an online reservation in advance here.

General admission tickets are available for purchase for the general public. For a discount on additional tickets, military personnel may purchase guest tickets at their local MWR/ITT office. Advance reservations made online are required for everyone, including those receiving free admission, and no walk ups will be available.

About Aquarium of the Pacific

The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. It displays about 12,000 animals in more than 100 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.7 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into ocean science and learn more about our planet.

Take a journey of discovery at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Discover sunny Southern California and Baja, the frigid waters of the Northern Pacific, and the colorful reefs of the Tropical Pacific. Come face-to-face with the ocean’s ultimate predators in Shark Lagoon, hand-feed colorful lorikeet birds, and watch our Magellanic Penguins play. NOW OPEN – Pacific Visions explore the new stunning glass building to experience a state-of–the-art immersive theater, interactive art installations, engaging multimedia displays, and live animal exhibits. Explore underwater realms and future possibilities, and help create a new planet right here on Earth. The centerpiece of Pacific Visions, the Honda Pacific Visions Theater, features an 8 minute film with multisensory effects to enhance the show, including seat rumblers, wind, fog, and scents. The massive 180-degree curved screen and floor projection disc encompass the viewers’ full range of vision, creating a uniquely immersive experience. The theater experience is included in admission and no reservations are necessary.