Aquarium of the Pacific
While I enjoy visiting Southern California's many theme parks, the week between Christmas and New Year's Day is the absolute worst time to go. This year I decided to pay a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. I realize some people out there have objections to aquariums and zoos, but I don't agree with many of their arguments (as long as the facilities are properly maintained). A lot of great work and research come out of aquariums and zoos, and it's a great opportunity to see and learn about many species that we'd otherwise never experience in our day-to-day activities. Click to Enlarge
Just before noon there were light crowds at the aquarium. Impressive for the holiday break.
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A massive whale is just hanging around inside.
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The Blue Cavern, where there are tons of bass but no rhythm.
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The tuna exhibit, however, was lacking.
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This starfish was like, "No way, you suck!"
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There were some really beautiful exhibits.
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This kid was teasing the seal with spare change.
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This is how my cats look in the sun.
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There's a lot of fiber in surfboards, no?
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You can pet sharks here. Spoiler: Sharks are slimy.
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It's a nice little area. The sharks, however, were huddled together near the edges of the lagoon.
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The rays and skates on the top deck were enjoying the sun.
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The lorikeets just wanted food.
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Boing, boing.
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The tropical fish exhibits are also nicely themed.
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Hey, you're a bunch of clownfish. Tell us a joke.
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A nice immersive exhibit, if a little crowded.
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Seadragons look like floating sticks. Fact: They aren't sticks.
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A final look at the Blue Cavern and some holiday decorations.
Photos by M. Sedlar, 2011 |
@thegeekticket: @ProgressCityUSA Why is that not happening right now? @thegeekticket: @ProgressCityUSA If only a park would build an attraction based off the upcoming reboot of Third Man on the Mountain, titled The Third Man. @thegeekticket: @ThemePark It's incredibly dated, and I can sum it up as 15 mins of a woman screaming "Mariner!" over and over followed by some explosions. |
