Aquarium of The Bay

Located at Pier 39, Aquarium of the Bay focuses on local marine life inhabiting San Francisco Bay and nearby ocean waters. Visitors can stroll through walkthrough acrylic tunnels filled with local sharks, bat rays, and native fish species. The facility also features lively river otters, mesmerizing jellyfish displays, and interactive touch pools.

Expert notes

• The interpretive naturalists are always nearby to answer your questions and guide visitors through hands-on animal encounters. It's also the perfect place for anyone interested in seeing and learning more about the plants and animals that live next door in San Francisco Bay. There are many other fun things to do before or after visiting the aquarium at Pier 39 unique shops, restaurants, a carousel, and family-friendly shows. Two tunnels under the Bay, touch pools where kids can touch fish, River Otters and feed the sharks are the aquarium's main attractions. Learn how to dive operations at the aquarium. Check the animal feed times at the counter to see the animals being fed at the aquarium.

Features

• Behind The Scenes Tours
• Birthday Parties
• Cafe
• Coral Reef
• Exhibitions
• Family Fun
• Guided Tours
• Private Events
• Sea World
• Wheelchair Accessible
• Wildlife

Special occasion reservations

Email Events@bayecotarium.org or call for meetings and birthdays at 415-623-5326 and full buyouts and private and corporate events at 415.623.5313. Visit https://www.aquariumofthebay.org/private-events/ for more details.