LONG BEACH, Calif. (KABC) The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach has reopened to visitors after the state lifted the latest stay-at-home order.
The aquarium is only reopening its outdoor exhibits in accordance with state guidelines, but officials say that still gives visitors plenty to see.
Open outdoor exhibits include the Lorikeet Forest, the Seals and Sea Lions Habitat, the Penguin Habitat and the Ray Touch Pool among others.
Visitors are required to wear masks, hand sanitizer is widely available and temperatures are checked upon entering the grounds.
The number of visitors is being limited through an online reservation system, while admission has been reduced to $19.
Written by Dave Sigworth
Pursue your interest in marine animals – and share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others – by becoming a member of the vital volunteer staff at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Applications are being accepted now for the Aquarium’s next Gallery Ambassador training course, which will be conducted entirely online – in virtual workshops, along with an online course – in January. The application deadline is Dec. 31. Virtual interviews will be held on
Tues., Jan. 5, with the course starting two weeks later for selected candidates.
“Volunteering here is fun and personally rewarding, and it’s also vital to fulfilling The Maritime Aquarium’s mission of educating and inspiring guests about Long Island Sound,” said Ann Marie Lisi, the Aquarium’s associate director of education. “If you’re retired, the Aquarium offers a great way to stay active and connected. A weekday-morning shift could be perfect for stay-at-home parents after