Monterey Bay Aquarium
www.montereybayaquarium.org
Opened 20.10.1984
City: Monterey Bay
Country: USA
State: California
Species 550
Since its opening on historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s mission has been to inspire conservation of the oceans. Consistently ranked #1 in the United States for its innovative exhibits and unsurpassed visitor experience, and with more than 35,000 creatures in nearly 200 exhibits filling 34 major galleries, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a showcase for the habitats and sea life of one of the world’s richest marine regions.
Last visit 2015
Monterey Bay Aquarium
886 Cannery Row
Monterey
CA 93940
USA
Phone nr 831-648-4800
Open minimum 10am-5pm, closed 25th december
Entrance fee
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Adult 59,95 dollars
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Child 44,95 Dollars
Annual card
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Adult 125,- dollars
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Family* 295,- dollars
*Family cards are valid for 2 adults in the same household and theire children
There are several daily feeding shows, for the time please ask at the till station.
Historic time line:
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7th July 1916: Knut Hovden opened his cannery on the current site of the Aquarium
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1973: The Hovden Cannery closed after the sardine fishery collapsed
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1977: Plans began to take shape for a world-class aquarium showcasing the unique marine environment of Monterey Bay
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1978: A group of marine scientists, local residents and members of the David and Lucile Packard Foundation of Los Altos, California, formed the Monterey Bay Aquarium Foundation. Initial construction costs for the Aquarium, which ultimately total $55 million, were provided through a one-time personal gift from David and Lucile Packard.
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20th October 1984: Opening day! The Aquarium opened its doors to 10,681 its first day
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1985: Programs for schoolchildren began
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1986: The Aquarium was awarded accreditation from the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). As well it becomes the shooting location for Star Trek IV
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1987: The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) was founded
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1994: Tuna Research and Conservation Center was established
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1996: Outer Bay opened its doors after seven years of work
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1998: The Sea Otter Program revitalized its mission
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2000: Splash Zone exhibit opened
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2004: A white shark went on exhibit—the only one on exhibit anywhere in the world
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2009: Special exhibition, The Secret Lives of Seahorses, opened, becoming the Aquarium's most popular temporary exhibit ever
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2014: Special exhibition, Tentacles: The Astounding Lives of Octopuses, Squid and Cuttlefishes, opened, presenting some of the ocean's most engaging animals
Map 2015
Map 2020 1st Floor
Map 2020 2nd Floor
After paying the entrance fee we turn left to se the large tanks showing the life of the kelp forest. Oposite we find some species of octopus. Then its time to look at the different habitats of Monterrey Bay, before we enter the large aviary for waders. Kids will love the next area with its touch pools. Going out side we aquariums and the large great tide pool amphitheater. Going upstairs we are having a look at the kelp forest once more. They are followed by the African penguins and the splash zone. Going across the bridge we are taking the stairs down stars to the left. Here we see the annual changing special exhibition. On this floor we as well are having the wanishing wildlife tank, with sharks among others. Going upstairs we meet the puffins. Following is the vanishing wilflife tank once more, before we se jellies. Now heading for the exit downstairs we meet the fun sea otters
DE: Dieses Aquarium zeigt das leben der Monterrey Bay Bucht, vom riesigen Riesentang mit dessen Fischwelt, über putzigern Seeotter bis zu den Wattvögel og Seepapageien
DK: Dette akvarie viser livet uden for kysten af Monterrey Bay, fra den kæmpe kelptang med dets fiskeverden, over de sjove havodre til vadefuglene og lunder
