Aquarium of the Pacific
www.aquariumofpacific.org
A 501(c)(3) non-profit aquarium housing over 12,000 animals representing 500+ species across more than 100 exhibits. The Aquarium’s mission is to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. Spans 360,000 square feet on a 6-acre site along Rainbow Harbor.
| Year Founded: | 1998 |
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| Arts Disciplines: | Interactive Art Installations (Pacific Visions expansion includes interactive art installations), Museum/Education |
| Languages Spoken: | Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Vietnamese |
| Organization Type: | Aquarium, Museum, Non-profit Educational Institution |
| Organization Size: | $0–250K |
| Services & Activities: | Public aquarium exhibits, Educational programs (50+ science programs), Animal care and conservation, Behind-the-scenes tours, Harbor cruises, Interactive encounters with animals, Sea turtle rehabilitation, Special events and cultural festivals, Wedding and corporate event hosting |
| Community Served: | Approximately 1.5-1.6 million visitors annually, People of all ages in Los Angeles County and broader Southern California region |