Visitor Info & Tickets

Shark Days

Few animals in the Aquarium will stop you in your tracks like a shark arcing gracefully through the water. Sharks are magnificent and awe inspiring—more than 11 million years of evolution have made them one of nature’s premier predators. Delve deeper into the world of sharks and rays during Shark Days. The weekend includes shark feeding programs, behind-the-scenes shark stories from Aquarium experts, and special presentations and activities.

The Aquarium Tags and Releases its Fifth White Shark

A young female white shark on exhibit since August 26 was tagged and returned to the wild shortly after sunrise November 4. It marks the fifth time that the Aquarium has exhibited a white shark and returned it to the wild. The shark was healthy and feeding at the time of release, and an electronic data tag will track its movements.

Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium

A day in the life of the Cannery Row aquarium involves enthralled visitors, one dancing albatross and a voracious shark.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour

In this 50-minute tour you'll see the Aquarium in a whole new way. Explore the fascinating world behind our exhibits, and interact with our staff. We'll take you where the action is!

The Secret Lives of Seahorses

Our newest special exhibition features more than 15 species of seahorses and their kin—one of the nation’s largest collections of these fragile fishes. Discover a fascinating world where courting couples dance for days and males give birth. And learn how you can help save seahorses and the vulnerable marine habitats they call home.

Daily Activities

Engaging auditorium programs, exciting live shows and our staff-led Aquarium Adventures help you get more out of your Aquarium visit.