Aquarium Summer Camps
Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
About
Aquarium Summer Camps offer Summer Day Camps that take place among the Aquarium’s exhibits and facilities. Campers take part in activities in spaces that include a three-story tall kelp exhibit, a tropical tunnel, exhibits with underwater communication systems for divers, a “mad scientist” area with bubbling vats, and a 175-person movie theater and 50-person classroom.
• Ages: 3–12 years old
• Schedule: Member presale begins on March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and general sale begins on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Founded in June 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific operates Aquarium Summer Camps as part of its broader mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. The Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its Molina Animal Care Center is a state-of-the-art facility that allows provision of care to 12,000 animals, and the Aquarium is home to over 12,000 animals, including large sharks and colorful tropical fish. The Aquarium offers interactive animal opportunities with sharks, sea lions, colorful birds, and land animals from snakes to spiders, and it provides homes to mammals and many birds deemed unable to survive in the wild by government agencies. All fish and invertebrates come from other zoos and aquariums, are born at the facility, are donated from illegal confiscations, or are collected or bred in a humane and sustainable manner, and all animals receive restaurant-quality food and state-of-the-art healthcare. An extensive Animal Welfare Assessment process is in place, with assessments reviewed by a cross-departmental Animal Welfare Committee that meets every six months or when needed, and employees, volunteers, and members of the public are encouraged to submit any welfare concerns to this committee.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
• Ages: 3–12 years old
• Schedule: Member presale begins on March 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and general sale begins on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.
Founded in June 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific operates Aquarium Summer Camps as part of its broader mission to instill a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the Pacific Ocean, its inhabitants, and ecosystems. The Aquarium is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Its Molina Animal Care Center is a state-of-the-art facility that allows provision of care to 12,000 animals, and the Aquarium is home to over 12,000 animals, including large sharks and colorful tropical fish. The Aquarium offers interactive animal opportunities with sharks, sea lions, colorful birds, and land animals from snakes to spiders, and it provides homes to mammals and many birds deemed unable to survive in the wild by government agencies. All fish and invertebrates come from other zoos and aquariums, are born at the facility, are donated from illegal confiscations, or are collected or bred in a humane and sustainable manner, and all animals receive restaurant-quality food and state-of-the-art healthcare. An extensive Animal Welfare Assessment process is in place, with assessments reviewed by a cross-departmental Animal Welfare Committee that meets every six months or when needed, and employees, volunteers, and members of the public are encouraged to submit any welfare concerns to this committee.
Last updated March 15, 2026.
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