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Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium

World Class Aquarium

886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
93940

Neighborhood: Cannery Row

Phone: +1 831 648 4800
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This is one of the best designed aquariums going. A unique feature is the two-story tank, home to a kelp forest in which swim sunfish, sharks, and the occasional diver tasked with squeegeeing the algae off the tank walls. Sand dabs are displayed in shelf-like tanks ideally suited to the flat fish, and a school of sardines swim in an endless circle in their cylindrical tank home. If you want to interact with some aquatic dwellers, you're invited to pet the bat rays (oddly velvet-like). The jellyfish display shows that they are like something from another planet.

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Associated Events
Wild About Otters
Jan 1st, 2009 to Dec 31st, 2009
A troop of freshwater otters from Africa and Asia join their salt water cousins at the Montery Bay Aquarium! The new exhibit is comprised of three new tanks featuring more than 30 freshwater species of plants and animals housing six Spotted Neck African Otters and four feisty Asian otters. Come watch these playful animals and learn about them through live exhibits and interactive displays.

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It's an old standby.
I've been several times and I'll go again. This is without doubt a VERY well designed aquar...
Reviewed by:Walter S from on Jul 07 2009


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Great Place--Even if You're Not Into Aquariums
I'll admit it--I probably would not have stopped here if it hadn't been part of the tour I w...
Reviewed by:JenniferC from on May 06 2009


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Love it every time!
I've been to several other aquariums and this is by far my favorite! Yes it can be crowded but t...
Reviewed by:Spoiled K from on Oct 29 2008



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