Win Tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific

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We love the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach. There is so much to do and with the recent addition of the Pacific Visions Wing (read more about that here) it is full of fun technology, information as well as all their amazing sea creatures.

The aquarium is a full day of fun! Get up close to the many aquariums full of spectacular sea creatures hosting sharks, rays, fish, eels, crabs, sea stars, sea horses, penguins, sea lions, seals and so, so, SO much more! Some of the touch tanks let you handle these creatures in a way you never could in nature. It’s an amazingly fun and educational experience your kids will remember for a long time!

We love visiting and feeding the colorful Lorikeets in the Lorikeet Forest. The sweet nectar has them landing on your arms, shoulders and sometimes even head. It’s hilarious and thrilling.

And we never miss a chance to check out the ray and shark touch tank and if you find yourself there at feeding time, I would highly suggest buying a box of shrimp for the rays. It was a family favorite!

With so much to do, and located in such a wonderful area it makes for the perfect day trip! The area hosts a wonderful lighthouse and park, shopping, food, and even a movie theater and ferris wheel. You can spend hours there exploring and taking in the ambiance both inside and around the aquarium.

This weekend the Aquarium of the Pacific will host the 18th annual African-American Festival on Saturday and Sunday in honor of Black History Month.

WHAT: Celebrating the richness and diversity of African-American and African cultures, the Aquarium’s eighteenth annual African-American Festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, February 22 and 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guests can experience performances by local African-American groups, including Mardi Gras second line dancers, hip hop and break dancers, jazz musicians, interactive drum circle musicians, and West African dancers.The festival will also feature cultural displays, handmade craftwork, and storytellers. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and learn about animals from Africa with special guests Conservation Ambassadors. Visiting animals include a lemur, serval cat, crocodile, eagle owl, chameleon, and African bull frog. Guests can explore the festival’s offerings and discover the wonders of the Pacific Ocean at the Aquarium. The Heritage Award will be presented on Saturday, February 22, at 12:20 p.m. to H. Maxie-Viltz in recognition of her dedicated service to the African-American community.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2020, 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, Ca 90802

COST: Free to children under age three and Aquarium members and included with general admission for the public / General admission: $34.95 adult (12+), $31.95 senior (62+), and $24.95 child (3-11)

INFO: (562) 590-3100 or aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/african_american_festival/

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GIVEAWAY

I want to give one lucky family a chance to win a family 4-pack to the festival this weekend. See below how to win tickets to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Ca.

Winner will be announced by email. To enter all you have to do is leave your name and email in the boxes below. I will send a confirmation email on Friday February 21st to the winner.