• Coral Reef Critters
  Coral reefs are amazing places! Join us as we explore the colorful and exciting world of coral reefs. In this hands-on and interactive class, students will actually become reef animals and learn about what it takes to survive among the corals. Colorful butterflyfish, intriguing sea horses, and fish that poop sand are just a few of the critters we will investigate in the coral reef.
  Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a, c; 4a-c, e. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2a, b; 4a, c.
• Rumbly Tumbly Tidepools
  Life in the tidepool can be tough! Join us as we build a tidepool and discover just how many spineless creatures call the tidepool their home. From tubefeet to tentacles, come and learn how these creatures make a living in the rumbly tumbly tide pools.
  Science Standards: K: 1c; 2a, c; 4d, e. 1st: 2a-c. 2nd: 3b; 4a.
• Sharky’s Adventure
  Sharks are cool! And the more you know about them, the more amazing they are. Did you know that sharks come in all shapes and sizes and some can be as big as a city bus? Join Sharky as he goes on an adventure to learn what sharks eat, how they find their food and what their skin feels like in this exciting class. As Sharky explores the world of sharks, students will gain a better appreciation for these magnificent predators and even get a chance to touch one!
  Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a, b; 4c, e. 1st: 2a-c. 2nd: 2c, d; 4g.
• Scales to Fish Tails
  Did you know that a jellyfish is not a fish? Did you know that some male fish play the role of mom? Discover just how fishy living in water can be as we explore these fascinating finned creatures. Through a variety of fintastic hands on activities and games, participants will dive into the watery world of fish and learn what a fish is, where fish live and how fish adapt to their unique environments.
  Science Standards: K: 2a; 4c, e. 1st: 2a, b; 4d.
• Wigglie Squigglies
  They may be spineless, but there is power in numbers! Most animals in the ocean do not have backbones. Join us as we examine jiggling jellies, spiny sea stars, and the outrageous eight- legged octopus, just a few of the many invertebrates that call the Pacific home. By taking part in exciting activities, students will discover how some of these spineless creatures adapt to their watery world.
  Science Standards: K: 2a, c; 4a, e. 1st: 2a-c; 4d, e. 2nd: 4a, 2c, d.
• The Story of Splashy
  Watch out! The ocean is full of hungry creatures, including Snaggletooth, the hungriest of them all. Help our imaginary friend Splashy protect herself from Snaggletooth by changing her shape, size and color and giving her all sorts of special adaptations. Meet real ocean animals that use the same adaptations you give Splashy in this interactive program. Science Standards: K: 2a-c; 4e. 1st: 1a; 2a; 4a-c. 2nd: 2c.
• Ocean Rangers: Marine Mammal Mystery (Grades 1-2)
  Join training officer Sergeant Sargo for the adventure of a lifetime. After learning about marine mammals, students are enlisted by the Sergeant to track a mysterious group of marine mammals along their migration route. Help Sergeant Sargo discover what kinds of mammals make up this strange group of animals and why they are heading down the coast.
  Science Standards: 1st: 2a-c; 4d. 2nd: 2c, d; 4g.

• Kelp Forest Explorers
  Who has ever heard of a fish swimming through a forest? Towering above the ocean floor off of our California coast, tall majestic kelp forests grow up to 75 meters (250 feet). These giant forests support and protect a wide variety of life that call the kelp their home. Students will explore how kelp forests play an important role in the California marine environment by participating in fascinating experiments and games.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 1a; 3a, b. 4th: 2a, b; 3b, c. 5th: 2f, g; 6a.
• Flippers, Fins and Flukes
  Welcome to the world of some of the largest creatures to ever inhabit the earth. From the powerful orca to the massive blue whale, this diverse group of marine mammals has fascinated many for centuries. Students will delve into the realm of cetaceans as they discover some of the unique adaptations and behaviors of dolphins and whales through a variety of activities and games.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a-c. 4th: 2b; 3b. 5th: 6a.
• Aliens from Inner Space
  Did you know that when you go for an ocean swim you are entering a world inhabited by microscopic creatures? Join us as we discover the fascinating world of plankton. Under a microscope these creatures can look like aliens, but through hands-on activities and microscope discovery we will reveal the importance of this alien world to your students as they delve into a freshly caught sample of plankton.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 1a; 3a-d; 5d. 4th: 2a, b; 3b, d; 6a. 5th: 2f; 6a-c, f.
• Superheroes of the Sea
  Learn the fascinating adaptations of the superheroes of the sea! In this class students will discover which animals are the fastest, largest, smallest and most endangered in the ocean. Students will participate in an interactive game full of amazing animals and explore the watery world full of invertebrates, bony fish, whales, and sharks!
  Science Standards: 3rd: a, b, d, e. 4th: 2b; 3b; 6a, c. 5th: 2b; 3a; 6a.
• FBI Investigates Freaky Fish
  Your mission: To investigate the variety of fishes that have infiltrated the Pacific and report back to headquarters. Join the FBI (Fish Bureau of Investigation) as they discover the diversity and range of Pacific Ocean fish. After the program, head out into the Aquarium to continue your search until you find something “fishy!”
  Science Standards: 3a; 5b, d. 5th: 6a.
• Ocean Rangers: Shark Mythbusters!
  Is it safe to go back in the water? Sergeant Sargo returns for another Ocean Ranger adventure in order to answer that very question! This time, students will follow sharks into their ocean habitat to learn the truths and dispel the myths surrounding these incredible predators. Through investigation, problem solving and interviews with experts, the students will help to identify the mystery shark and find out what we can do to protect these creatures.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a, b; 5b. 4th: 2b. 5th: 6a.
• Predator!
  Sharks. Sea lions. Sea stars. What do all of these animals have in common? They are all predators! Dive headfirst into the world of predators in this interactive program. Students will go into a frenzy touching a real shark as they dispel some of the myths of this world-famous predator. Join us for some hands-on bravery as we take a bite out of feeding strategies of ocean animals.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a-c. 4th: 2b; 6a. 5th: 2c; 6a.
• Wet and Wild (Grades 5-8)
  Join us for a splash of a good time as we explore the properties of water and how animals can survive in a marine environment. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will investigate the aspects of ocean water and how they affect marine creatures. Learn all about the crazy things animals do to survive in the ocean in this dynamic program.
  Science Standards: 5th: 3a-d. 6th: 5e; 6b. 8th: 3d, e; 8a, d; 9a.
• It all Flows to Me (Grades 5-12)
  Utilizing the Aquarium’s new interactive Watershed Classroom and Exhibit, students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean. Along the way participants will learn about the importance of ground water in the hydrologic cycle and in our drinking water supply. By exploring the link between watersheds, ground water and pollution, students will learn how they are part of the water cycle and discover how they can help to change their environment for the better. It All Flows to Me was developed with the generous support of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
  Science Standards: 5th: 3a-e. 6th: 2a, b; 6b. 7th: 3c; 4a. 8th: 3d; 9a. 9th-12th Earth Sciences: 9c.

• Spectacular Sharks
  Sharks are one of the most feared and misunderstood ocean predators. In this class we will explore these magnificent animals and learn about their many adaptations. Join us as we dispel myths and discover what makes sharks one of the top predators in the ocean. From their six amazing senses to hundreds of sharp teeth, there is much to be learned! Delve into the world of sharks with this hands-on and interactive program.
  Science Standards: 6th: 5b, c; 7a, e. 7th: 5a, c, e. 8th: 8d; 9a.
• Mysteries of the Deep
  Prepare yourself for one of the most spectacular light shows on earth. Don’t look up into the night sky; look down to the depths of the dark, deep sea. Despite the crushing pressure, freezing temperatures, and endless darkness, the deep sea is full of life, enough to rival the diversity of a rain forest! Ranging from the ferocious teeth of the viper eel to the eerie glow of the bioluminescent flashlight fish, this class will fascinate you as wee unlock the mysteries of the deep.
  Science Standards: 6th: 1b; 2d; 3a; 5a, b, e; 7a, e. 7th: 4f; 6e, f. 8th: 5a, c.
• Fishial Pursuit
  Sharks may lose 30,000 teeth in a lifetime! A blue whale can have a tongue as big as an elephant! Dispelling myths and learning cool and interesting facts is the name of the game. Join us for an interactive educational theater program where the audience members are the game show contestants and the questions are all washed up.
  Science Standards: 6th: 5a, b. 7th: 3a.
• Wet and Wild (Grades 5-8)
  Join us for a splash of a good time as we explore the properties of water and how animals can survive in a marine environment. Through a series of hands-on activities, students will investigate the aspects of ocean water and how they affect marine creatures. Learn all about the crazy things animals do to survive in the ocean in this dynamic program.
  Science Standards: 5th: 3a-d. 6th: 5e; 6b. 8th: 3d, e; 8a, d; 9a.
• It all Flows to Me (Grades 5-12)
  Utilizing the Aquarium’s new interactive Watershed Classroom and Exhibit, students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean. Along the way participants will learn about the importance of ground water in the hydrologic cycle and in our drinking water supply. By exploring the link between watersheds, ground water and pollution, students will learn how they are part of the water cycle and discover how they can help to change their environment for the better. It All Flows to Me was developed with the generous support of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
  Science Standards: 5th: 3a-e. 6th: 2a, b; 6b. 7th: 3c; 4a. 8th: 3d; 9a. 9th-12th Earth Sciences: 9c.

• Fishing for Change
  Through an activity that simulates industrial fishing practices, groups of students will act as a fleet of fishing vessels working together to gain the best catch possible and be able to define what “best catch” should mean. Students will experiment with different fishing techniques to determine the best means of avoiding bycatch, overfishing and environmental degradation while maximizing sustainability. Analysis of their results will lead students in a discussion of current fishing methods, environmental concerns and the tragedy of the commons to gain an increased awareness of human impacts.
  Science Standards: Biology/Life Sciences: 6b. Investigation and Experimentation: 1d, g, i, m.
• A Look Inside
  How does a squid swim? How does a fish breathe underwater? The answers to these and more questions can be found with a closer look inside. Choose from a squid or fish and make your first incision into the amazing world of aquatic anatomy. Your students will discover the ins and outs to these interesting animals in this hands-on dissection.
  Science Standards: Biology/Life Sciences: 6c, e, g; 8b, d; 9a, g.
• Aquacology
  Water is water, or is it? In this class your students will explore the world of aquariums and aquarium filtration. By building their own aquarium systems complete with filtration, students will discover the importance of water quality and what it takes to keep water suitable to support life. Protein skimmers, bio-towers, UV sterilizers and other state of the art aquarium filtration components will be explored in this interactive class.
  Science Standards: Earth Sciences: 7a. Chemistry: 2b; 5a, d. Investigation and Experimentation: 1L.
• AP Biology Lab: Dissolved Oxygen
  Oxygen is one of the most essential components for life on our planet. However, oxygen is not always readily available to animals and plants in the ocean. Through this hands-on laboratory session, students will develop and test a hypothesis regarding dissolved oxygen levels in the harbor adjacent to the Aquarium. Students will collect water samples at varying depths and analyze them for dissolved oxygen content. A class discussion will determine whether or not the results correspond to their hypothesis and why.
  Science Standards: AP Biology Topics: 1a, c; 3c. Fulfills portions of AP Biology Lab 12: Dissolved Oxygen and Aquatic Primary Productivity.
• AP Environmental Science Laboratory: Finding a Balance
  One of the toughest challenges facing any country, state, or even business is to find a balance between “economy” and “environment”. In this hands-on laboratory, students will take the role of environmental scientists by collecting data from the Port of Long Beach using oceanographic equipment such as sediment grabs, Secchi disks, plankton nets, and water samplers. Students will also analyze a real life example of a proposed port development and make decisions on how to balance the resulting environmental and economic impacts.
  Science Standards: AP Environmental Science Topics: 1c, 2a, c, d; 4d, f, g; 6a, b: 7c.
• It all Flows to Me (Grades 5-12)
  Utilizing the Aquarium’s new interactive Watershed Classroom and Exhibit, students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean. Along the way participants will learn about the importance of ground water in the hydrologic cycle and in our drinking water supply. By exploring the link between watersheds, ground water and pollution, students will learn how they are part of the water cycle and discover how they can help to change their environment for the better. It All Flows to Me was developed with the generous support of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
  Science Standards: 5th: 3a-e. 6th: 2a, b; 6b. 7th: 3c; 4a. 8th: 3d; 9a. 9th-12th Earth Sciences: 9c.

• Long Beach Marine Institute Sleepover
  New overnight program aboard the RV Conqueror! This program includes a self-guided tour of the Aquarium of the Pacific during aquarium hours and your choice of shark dissection, squid dissection, plankton, water chemistry or watershed program. Program wraps up with a breakfast inside the aquarium. Program begins at 3:30 pm and ends at 7:00 am* the next morning. Available Monday through Sundays. *Optional trawl and sediment grab in the Long Beach Harbor after breakfast for additional charge.
• Predator, Prey, and Pajamas (Grades 3-6)
  Discover some extraordinary inhabitants of the deep with their highly developed senses, amazing adaptations, and fascinating ways of tracking down their next meal. This unique program helps you take a bite out of some predator myths as we investigate the creatures of the deep blue sea.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 1a; 3a-c. 4th: 2a-c; 3b. 5th: 2a, f. 6th: 5a-d.
• Spotlight on Sharks! (Grades 3-6)
  Sink your teeth into a nocturnal adventure as we explore the mystifying world of sharks and learn what makes them such amazing predators. Our shark experts will help dispel some of the myths that have given sharks such a bad reputation and reveal their role in the food web. After a night of investigation students will come away with a greater appreciation for sharks and the adaptations that have made them an apex predator.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a, b, e. 4th: 2b; 3b. 5th: 2a, c. 6th: 5b-d.
• Crazy Creatures From Dusk 'til Dawn (Grades 3-6)
  From flukes to feathers, scales and scutes, and beaks to bones, diversity abounds beneath the sea. Participants will learn about the different types of animals (invertebrates, fish, sharks, reptiles, birds, and mammals) that inhabit the big blue. We will explore animal adaptations from tiny boneless wonders to the top of the food chain while learning about the unique relationships and habitats of these ocean critters.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a-e. 4th: 2a, b; 3a-c. 5th: 2a. 6th: 5c, d.
• Oceans of Opportunity (Grades 6-8)
  So what do you want to be when you grow up? How about a job feeding otters or scuba diving for research? Find out what it takes to enter the field of marine biology, through hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes observations at the Aquarium.
• The Reef that Never Sleeps (Grades 6-8)
  By day, the warm sun illuminates flashes of color, crowded trafficways, and thousands of tenants living in the cramped quarters of the coral reef. But what happens as the sun goes down? Find out who is lurking past bedtime as we explore some of the ocean’s best nightlife. From the colorful colorful coral reef to the abyssal trenches of the deep ocean, your students will discover ingenious ways animals interact in the dark. Science Standards: 6th: 5a-e; 7b. 7th: 1b, d; 2a; 5a; 7a. 8th: 6a.

• Tidepool Display (Grades PreK-12)
  Our Aquarium educators come to your school bringing sharks, sea stars, sea anemones, and other California marine animals in this dynamic mobile tidepool exhibit. Feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber, and experience the rough texture of a shark's skin. Dedicated to developing an appreciation for the wonders of the ocean environment, Aquarium on Wheels delivers a memorable experience for all!
• Under the Sea Shapes (Grades PreK-K Auditorium Program)
  The ocean is full of incredible animals and vibrant colors! In this interactive educator and video led program, children will match ocean animals to their shapes and learn to find shapes that are hiding in sharks, sea anemones and many more ocean creatures! Discover the animals that live both above and below the water’s surface by participating in this exciting program designed especially for preschool and daycare groups.
  Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a, c; 4a, b, d, e.
• Pacific Journeys (Grades K-8 Auditorium Program)
  Travel the globe with an Aquarium educator to earn your passport to the Pacific! Aquarium on Wheels invites your students to participate in an interactive presentation to learn about ocean inhabitants and their unique adaptations for survival in a watery world. Each educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
  Science Standards: K: 1a;2a-c; 4a-e. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2d; 4a. 3rd: 3a-c, e. 4th: 2a, b; 3a-c. 5th: 2a, c; 3a, d. 6th: 5a-e. 7th: 5a, c. 8th: 8d.
• Amazing Animal Adaptations (Grades K-2 Classroom Program)
  What do blubber, flukes, and sharp shark teeth all have in common? They are all amazing animal adaptations! Join us as we discover the wonderful world of animal adaptations through demonstrations and hands-on experiences with live animals. Your students will explore fascinating marine creatures through this fun and educational class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
  Science Standards: K: 1a; 2a-c. 1st: 2a-d. 2nd: 2a, d; 3d.
• Predators on the Prowl (Grades 3-5 Classroom Program)
  The ocean is full of amazing predators. From the 110-foot long blue whale to the 3-inch long goby, predators can be found in all shapes and sizes. Big or small, predators are an important part of the marine ecosystem. In this class, your students will delve into the world of ocean predators while discovering facts and dispelling myths. Sharks, whales, seals, and otters are just some of the predators that your students will discover in this exploratory class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
  Science Standards: 3rd: 3a, b, c, e. 4th: 2a, b, 3a, b. 5th: 2a, c.
• Catch a Wave (Grades 3-5 Auditorium Program)
  Paddle out and Catch a Wave with our new Aquarium on Wheels auditorium program. Join an Aquarium educator’s wacky cousin Joey from the Midwest and wave expert Sandy C. Shore as they explore the ins and outs of waves. Through this engaging program students will learn about the science of waves and get hands on with local marine animals that are able to survive the crashing surf. They will feel a spiny sea star, touch a slippery sea cucumber or feel the rough textured skin of a shark. Dedicated to develop an appreciation for the wonders of the ocean environment, Aquarium on Wheels will deliver a memorable experience for all!
  Science Standards: 3rd: 1d, 3a. 4th: 3b, 5a. 5th 3a, 4c.
• Food Web Frenzy (Grades 6-8 Classroom Program)
  The ocean’s inhabitants are all interconnected in a web of energy. Those that eat are also eaten! Whether plankton or sharks, marine organisms play an essential role in this web of life. Join us as we learn the importance of an animal’s position in the ocean’s food web through interactive and exploratory class time. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
  Science Standards: 6th: 5a, b, c, d, e. 7th: 5a, c. 8th: 8d.
• Aquacology (Grades 9-12 Classroom Program)
  Water is water, or is it? In this class your students will explore the world of aquarium filtration. By building their own aquarium systems complete with filtration, students will discover the importance of water quality and what it takes to keep water suitable to support life. Protein skimmers, bio-towers, UV sterilizers and other state of the art aquarium filtration components will be explored in this interactive class. This educator-led program will be followed by a hands-on opportunity to touch local marine life.
  Science Standards: Earth Sciences: 7a. Chemistry: 2b; 5a, d. Investigation and Experimentation: 1L.
• It All Flows to Me (Grades 9-12 Classroom Program)
  Utilizing the Aquarium’s new interactive Watershed Classroom and Exhibit, students will be led on a journey through their watershed from the mountains to the coastal ocean. Along the way participants will learn about the importance of ground water in the hydrologic cycle and in our drinking water supply. By exploring the link between watersheds, ground water and pollution, students will learn how they are part of the water cycle and discover how they can help to change their environment for the better. It All Flows to Me was developed with the generous support of the Water Replenishment District of Southern California.
  Science Standards: Earth Sciences: 9c.

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, General Public, Family

In-Service Training:
Teachers, Docents/Volunteers, Students/Interns, General Public
We offer teacher in-services, volunteer and intern opportunities involving training and programs for the general public.

Service Fee:
Aquarium admission includes all the galleries, hands-on labs, and presentations as noted on the daily handout.
    Adult: $23.95
    Child (0-2): Free
    Child (3-11): $11.95
    Senior (62+): $20.95

School Group Admission varies from $6 (fall) to $7.50 (spring) per participant. Classroom and Theater programs are $9 (fall) to $10.50 (spring) per participant. Aquarium on Wheels is $725 for the auditorium program and $362.50 for the classroom program (two classroom program minimum); additional travel fees may apply.

General Services:
Restrooms, Picnic Area, Bookstore/Gift Shop, Telephone

Parking Availability:
Parking structure, $2.00/hr $6.00 max.

Public Transit Access:
The Passport "C" Line runs to the Aquarium.
The MTA Blue Line, 1st and Pine