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Heal the Bay Aquarium Tours and Tickets

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1. The Heal the Bay Aquarium is a public aquarium located in the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California. It is focused on educating the public about the marine life found in the Santa Monica Bay, as well as promoting conservation efforts for the local ocean ecosystem. The aquarium features over 100 different species of marine animals, including sharks, rays, starfish, and sea urchins. One of the most unique exhibits in the aquarium is the \"touch tank,\" where visitors can get up close and personal with sea creatures such as sea anemones and crabs.

2. The working time of Heal the Bay Aquarium is from Monday to Thursday from 2 PM to 5 PM, Friday from 12 PM to 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 5 PM. The phone number for the aquarium is (310) 393-6149.

3. Admission to the Heal the Bay Aquarium is $5 for adults and $3 for children (ages 2 to 12). Children under 2 are free. The aquarium is located on the Santa Monica Pier, which is easily accessible by car, bus, or the Santa Monica Pier Metro Station. Parking is available at the pier for a fee.

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Tucked under the Santa Monica Pier, this tiny aquarium aims to educate passing visitors about ocean conservation and the marine life of Southern California. Though small compared to other big-name aquariums, it's a quick and easy way to connect with hundreds of native species, from jellyfish and sea stars to octopi and moray eels.The aquarium’s single-room exhibit halls feature viewing tanks and displays that showcase wildlife of the Pacific ocean. Visitors can put their hands on spindly urchins, sea cucumbers, and other tidal creatures at an interactive touch pool or help feed sea stars and small shark pups during daily scheduled feedings run by volunteer staff. All the exhibits can be seen in less than an hour, making it an easy add-on to a day spent strolling the Santa Monica Pier and beaches. Some Santa Monica and Venice Beach Segway tours point out the aquarium so visitors can return later on their own.*The aquarium is a popular stop for families traveling with children. *Kids age 12 and under can visit for free. *The modest admission fee goes toward the conservation mission of Heal the Bay, a nonprofit group that runs the aquarium. *Visit the gift shop to pick up zero-waste souvenirs and other sustainable goods.The aquarium can be tricky to find for first-time visitors. It's located on the beach level of the Santa Monica Pier, right under the carousel. Paid parking is available directly on the pier or in several lots and metered spaces nearby.The aquarium is open daily in the afternoon. The Santa Monica Pier gets crowded on weekends, especially during the summer, so visit on a weekday for fewer crowds and easier parking.

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