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Located at the ocean's edge on historic Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is your window to marine life. Visit sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies and thousands of other marine animals and plants.
Live now! Watch penguins, sea otters, sharks, birds, sea turtles and many more ocean animals on exhibit, as well as marine life in Monterey Bay.
Information on planning a visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, California, including hours, ticket prices, special events and things to do in the area.
Take in one of our animal feedings or inspiring Auditorium shows. Explore our programs. Buy official tickets for Monterey Bay Aquarium admission. Tickets must be purchased on the Aquarium website in advance. No in-person ticket sales.
From sea otters to seaweeds, our unique oceanfront location and timeless galleries bring the wonders of the ocean to life for our visitors. But beyond our exhibits, we are transforming what it means to be an aquarium. The mission of the Monterey Bay Aquarium is to inspire conservation of the ocean.
Our Monterey Bay Cam offers a peek from the Aquarium's ocean-view decks. From this vantage point, you can identify a number of the birds and sea mammals that find refuge in the coastal waters of Monterey Bay. Look for black cormorants perched on a rock, perhaps stretching their wings to dry.
Watch our Sea Otter Cam and see animated sea otters live now on exhibit as they swim, play with toys, lounge in ice buckets and eat during our daily feeding shows at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
We're celebrating the Aquarium's 40th anniversary with our local community! This October, Monterey County residents can reserve FREE tickets to the Aquarium as a thank you for your support throughout the years. Reservations required. Ticket inventory is limited.
Below the surface of the ocean lies another world — one that is inky dark, icy cold, and filled with curious creatures. This remarkable habitat is hidden from view, accessible only by using innovative technology and robotics. Dive into the deep.
Explore ocean animals with the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Satisfy your curiosity about cuttlefish, watch sea otters frolic on a live cam, explore habitats like the deep sea, download a blue whale wallpaper and more.
