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Introduction: Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
The Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach is reputed fore being one of the largest aquariums of USA. This public attractions in California is known to house apparently 12,500 oceanic species of animals which have found place in the 3 prime galleries namely the Southern California/Baja, the Northern Pacific, and the Tropical Pacific. The Aquarium of the Pacific is known to anchor the Long Beach's Rainbow Harbor based Pike and in some respects it's similar to the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
Special Features in Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach
On the entrance you will come across the Great Hall which leads to the main aquarium. This Great Hall is mostly dominated by a long scale model of a blue whale which approximately measures up to 88 ft. the Great Hall is followed by the Open Ocean Gallery which is known to feature Sea Jellies including a number of mysterious creatures of the ocean and Southern California/Baja Gallery takes you for a different journey at the end of the Great Hall.
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Blue Cavern Habitat
Don't miss out on a visit to the absolutely engrossing Blue Cavern habitat which is known to be modeled on the Santa Catalina Island coastal region and within two storeys the Blue Cavern habitat features the captivated pair of Giant Sea Bass. If you enjoy variety in your tour then you will surely enjoy visiting the Amber Forest which mostly features the various sea life exhibits which tend to depend on the kelp forests for their survival.
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Kelp Connection Gallery
The lobsters, urchins, and a world of other inhabitants can be viewed in the Kelp Connection gallery while in Underwater Viewing Tunnel you will come across the lively seals and sea lions busy with their daily activities. On a trip to Aquarium of the Pacific - Long Beach you will surely want to experience the amazement of touching the sharks and rays which await for a visit from the tourists and residents at the Shark Lagoon.
Lorikeet Forest
Island Animals display is at your service with its collection of Pacific mammals. Lorikeet Forest features the exotic birds species which will surely amaze and attract the kids with their colorful appearance. The 2nd floor of this gigantic public aquarium features the remaining and the upper levels of Southern California/Baja Gallery coupled with the exhibits of the Northern Pacific and Tropical Pacific Galleries.
Northern Pacific Gallery
The Northern Pacific Gallery features the world of the sea close to the Bering Strait and the Surge Channel exhibit are there to offer you with a different image of the wilderness. You can experience the
Palau archipelago in Micronesia as you visit the Tropical Pacific Gallery. In fact the Tropical Reef Habitat features the largest possible exhibit featuring 1,000 animals which also include sharks and sea turtles. Don't miss out on a visit to the Coral Lagoon for a delightful insight into the ability of the animals to camouflage themselves.
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