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Explore the diversity of Northern California aquatic life at Aquarium of the Bay, a Smithsonian Affiliate and a non-profit organization dedicated to climate resilience and ocean conservation. Learn about the animals, programs, hours, and tickets of this PIER 39 attraction.
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Experience the magic of San Francisco Bay at Aquarium of the...
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Aquarium of the Bay is located on the iconic waterfront at...
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Explore the aquarium galleries and dive into the San...
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Starting Saturday, December 23rd, daily programs will be...
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Aquarium of the Bay is a public aquarium located at The Embarcadero and Beach Street, at the edge of Pier 39 in San Francisco, California. The aquarium is focused on local aquatic animals from the San Francisco Bay and neighboring rivers and watersheds as far as the Sierra Mountains.
- 19 April 1996 (27 years ago)
- 770,000 US gal (2,900,000 L)
- 65,000 sq ft (6,000 m²)
- San Francisco, California, United States
Discover the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life at Aquarium of the Bay. Located on the historic San Francisco waterfront at PIER 39, the Aquarium is home to more than 20,000 marine animals including sleek sharks and rays, secretive octopus, hypnotic jellyfish, sparkling anchovies, frolicking river otters, and many more.
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Nov 4, 2021 · Visit the Smithsonian-affiliated Aquarium of the Bay on PIER 39 and discover over 24,000 animals from 200+ species. Learn about the ecosystems, conservation and sustainability of the San Francisco Bay and California Coast through exhibits, touch pools, tours and events.
Aquarium of the Bay is a Smithsonian Affiliate and a certified Green Business that showcases the beauty and diversity of Northern California aquatic life at PIER 39. Learn about the environmental challenges of the day and the research vessel Mike Reigle that enables tag-and-release studies of local marine wildlife.
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