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Monterey Bay Aquarium

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Das Monterey Bay Aquarium im kalifornischen Monterey ist eines der größten öffentlichen Schauaquarien weltweit. Gebaut wurde die 1984 eröffnete Ausstellung mit einer 55-Millionen-Dollar-Spende von David Packard auf dem Gelände einer ehemaligen Fischfabrik an der Cannery Row. Ein Erweiterungsbau für 57 Millionen Dollar wurde 1996 fertiggestellt. Bekannt ist es für das Acrylfenster, das den Blick in das größte Aquarium erlaubt. Es war lange Zeit mit einer Länge von 17 und einer Höhe von 5 Metern das größte Fenster weltweit.AusstellungHier leben 35.000 Tiere und 550 verschiedenen Arten an Meerestieren: von winzigen Nacktschnecken über Seesterne und Quallen bis hin zu großen Haien und Pinguinen.Das Aquarium verfügt über etwa 200 Becken, das größte davon, „the Outer Bay“, fasst etwa 4 Millionen Liter Wasser. Ebenfalls zum Bereich Outer Bay gehört eine umfangreiche Sammlung von Quallen. Weitere Schwerpunkte sind ein großes Tangwald-Becken, Seeotter, eine umfangreiche Ausstellung von weiteren Ottern („mad about otters“) sowie eine Gezeitenzone, in der auch die Pinguine gezeigt werden. Von der Terrasse aus lassen sich Otter in freier Wildbahn beobachten.WissenschaftWeltweit in die Schlagzeilen kam das Monterey Bay Aquarium durch sein Pionierprojekt, die erste erfolgreiche langzeitige Beherbergung eines jungen weißen Hais in einem Aquarium. Dieser weibliche Weiße Hai wurde im August 2004 vor der kalifornischen Küste gefangen und am 14. September 2004 ins Monterey Bay Aquarium befördert. Nach 198-tägigem Aufenthalt im Aquarium wurde der Hai im März 2005 wieder in die Freiheit entlassen. Seine Wanderung durch den Ozean wurde durch einen Peilsender über einen Zeitraum von 30 Tagen aufgezeichnet. Insgesamt beherbergte das Aquarium bisher sechs weiße Haie, den bislang letzten 2011, die alle mit Peilsender ausgestattet und wieder ausgesetzt wurden.



"Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row in Monterey Bay, California, the Aquarium is your window to marine life! Our mission is to inspire conservation of the ocean."
Address: Monterey
State: CA
City: Monterey
categories: travel & transportation, movie theater



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Reviews
Having been a family charter member since it first opened, I’ve seen many changes over the decades. Fundamentally the same though as it’s an incredible place to come with family and friends. Price has definitely gone up, but that’s what keeps it going strong. A corner stone for the tourism industry in the area, it provides a stable economic contribution to the region. I used to bring my young kids all the time and they loved it. I always enjoyed bringing my camera to shoot the aquatic life close up. Now, I usually just escort visitors when in town. If it’s your first time here though….. it’s definitely worth a trip!
This aquarium is amazing! I went with my brother and my two kids. We arrived around 12:30pm on a Monday and there was no wait to get in. It’s very clean and the animals are well taken care of. My favorite animals to see were the otters, hammerhead sharks and the penguins. Being able to touch and interact with the bat rays was an awesome and unique experience. If you have the chance to go I definitely can’t recommend it enough! I can’t wait to go again.
Pricey but lots to do and see. We all enjoyed our time at the aquarium, all ages. I like how tranquil it was, the music is a great touch. Exhibits were clean and well taken care of. Could definitely spend all day there. If you have little ones, the splash zone is a great place for them.
We visit weekend and it is crowded! But thanks to other reviewers, we reached early and right at the opening so entry queue was not that long. I highly recommend checking out the feeding times/shows at the aquarium. They are worth seeing! Highly recommend for kids the place were full of them and it was lovely to see them enjoy! Now price : I find the aquarium a bit pricey compared to others but still it is definitely worth visiting May be one time for couples The Monterey is beautiful! You could see the beautiful ocean from the aquarium deck. Cost approx $60/adult. The aquarium also has a caffe and restaurant but by afternoon it is bit crowded as expected with families with young kids. We chose to eat outside ! Last but not the least a big shout out to all the volunteers and the staff working there. They were all amazing! Thank you
Monterey Bay Aquarium is a must-see if you’re in the area! The place is amazing with so much to see and so much to learn! The staff are super friendly and are more than willing to answer any questions! Our kids loved it when we were here a decade ago and loved it again recently. Don’t forget to get out on the outside deck for bay wildlife viewing, the otters are amazing! The only drawback is the price of admission, it’s much higher than comparable venues.
This place was very nice and its worth the visit. Its pricey yes but you have consider that it costs a lot to keep that place going as well with all those animals. To be Honest I expected much more since I've been to many other ones in different countries, But you will have a goodtime.Wait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$31+
This place is absolutely incredible. The facility is gorgeous, clean and modern. The staff are friendly, welcoming and very knowledgeable. I would recommend everyone visits this aquarium at some point in their life, it's amazing!!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYesPrice for adult entry$31+
Beautiful aquarium with great accessibility. We went with my 8 month old and we absolutely loved it. Everything was clean with beautiful scenery and many learning opportunities. Animals seemed well taken care of. Loved the many benches they had for observation. Bathrooms were clean and they even have a nursing lounge. Everything was stroller and wheelchair accessible! Only thing is I do think they should limit their capacity since it was overcrowded and many areas had a waiting queue to see. Some were too much, so we decided to skip altogether.
One of the best aquariums in America, and it lives up to the hype. A plethora of exhibits - open ocean, kelp forest, deep ocean, tide pools! Knowledgeable guides to guide interested guests in learning more about each creature! A zone for kids from toddlers to teens and a scuba program! And importantly, information on conservation and being conscious of the environmental impact our our choices. We brought our two year old and he was fascinated by everything there was to see and do.
Great place to take kids. Prepare to do a lot of walking. Friendly staff. There are plenty of exhibits and interactive activities. Cafe/restrooms/gift shops inside. Also, water fountains with clean water bottle refill stations. Can get a little crowded on peak days. The large parking structures nearby can cost $20 the whole day. No outside food allowed. I suggest getting the yearly pass if you plan on visiting multiple times a year.
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