There are always new reasons to visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium - special events, exciting new exhibits, new animals and family activities. Come discover why we're recognized as the nation's finest aquarium and No. 3 top-rated family attraction in the United States.
The new and improved family-friendly "Splash Zone" exhibit opens March 17. Greet the penguins on their return to a bigger home, see new animals like pharaoh cuttlefish and weedy sea dragons, and learn about the wonders of the ocean together!
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I love visiting the aquarium to see all of the jelly fish and otters. Since I don't scuba dive, this is as close to the kelp forrest as I will ever get. Seeing all of the plant and fish at the aquarium is like a window into another world. It's amazing.