Van Rentals and the Aquarium of the Pacific

Dive into discovery during your upcoming Airport Van Rentals vacation with a visit to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. This impressive complex allows you to come face-to-face with some of the world’s coolest underwater creatures, including everything from predatory sharks to colourful sea urchins. Home to more than 12,500 ocean animals, the Aquarium of the Pacific features 19 major habitats and represents nearly 500 species. So go ahead – get your feet wet and learn more about the world’s largest and most diverse body of water during your upcoming Airport Van Rentals vacation. Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific today.

Explore the Aquarium’s 3 main galleries

Customers of Airport Van Rentals will find the Aquarium broken down into three main galleries: the Southern California/Baja Gallery, the Northern Pacific Gallery and the Tropical Pacific Gallery. Each of these galleries highlights a major region of the Pacific, and its unique environment. Of the 18 exhibits in the Southern California/ Baja Gallery, the most popular include a 211,000 gallon seal and sea lion habitat; The Sea of Cortez Exhibit in the Southern California/Baja Gallery, which takes a closer look at one of the world’s most biologically productive areas of water; and a Sanctuary to Shorebirds. The Northern Pacific Gallery is home to 12 exciting exhibits, including a Sea Otter Exhibit, the Surge Channel and Schooling Fish. Finally, the Tropical Pacific Gallery features 16 exhibits, each representing the beautiful marine life that can be found along the coast of Palau.

Embark on a 3D adventure

The Aquarium of the Pacific can help make your upcoming Airport Van Rentals vacation even more memorable thanks to their unique 3D movie theatre. Located right next to the galleries, this theatre hosts a number of exciting 3D animated movies. Dive into the depths of the ocean and uncover creepy monsters, or follow a forgotten fish on his long journey home. These films are suitable for visitors of all ages and cost just $3 for one or $5 for both. Seating is limited inside the Honda Theatre, so be sure to purchase your ticket as soon as you arrive.

What out for sharks

One of the most popular exhibits at the Aquarium of the Pacific is the Shark Lagoon, Southern California’s largest shark habitat. Customers of Airport Van Rentals will find more than 150 sharks inside this habitat, including zebra, sandbar and nurse sharks. A number of interactive displays flank to shark pond as well, highlighting the different types of sharks, their sizes, senses, teeth and reproductive methods. The 10,000 square-foot Shark Lagoon, along with the Lorikeet Forest Aviary, is part of the Aquarium’s Explorer Cove exhibit, an outdoor educational experience for travelers of all ages.

See the forest from the trees

Imagine walking into a forest and being surrounded by dozens of brightly coloured birds. Suddenly a puff of wind passes by your face and a bird lands right on your shoulder! Think this sort of thing only happens in the rainforest? Think again! Customers of Airport Van Rentals will be transported to the coastal lowlands of Australia inside the Aquarium of the Pacific’s Lorikeet Forest outdoor aviary exhibit. More than 100 Lorikeet birds are housed inside this 3200 square foot aviary, creating a colourful experience that’s quite unlike anything else. Customers of Airport Van Rentals are encouraged to purchase a small cup of nectar, the Lorikeet’s favourite treat, to the feed the birds. But be forewarned –these colourful bundles of feathers are extremely friendly, so don’t be afraid if one (or 4!) try to land on your hand.

If you’re interested in learning more about the Aquarium of the Pacific, please feel free to contact the establishment directly at 562-590-3100. The Aquarium is located at 100 Aquarium Way in Long Beach. Hours are daily from 9am to 6pm. Admission is $20.95 for adults, $11-95 for children 3 to 11 and $17.95 for seniors.