364 days a year, Aquarium of the Bay invites San Francisco Bay Area residents and visitors from around the world to get up close and personal with more than 20,000 local marine animals.   In Spring 2009 we've added three new exhibits featuring jellies, octopuses and  land animals to make your visit even more interesting. And our interpretative naturalists are always nearby to answer your questions and guide you through hands-on animal encounters. 

		Exhibits Your visit to the Aquarium will bring you face-to-face with the Bay's amazing marine animals -- from regal Sevengill Sharks and the Giant Pacific Octopus , to gracefull jellies and colorful sea stars.  Our new PG&E Bay Lab features land animals as ambassadors for protecting their habitats.
		Event Calendar Each day is filled is a wide range of special events -- from shark feedings to hands-on animal encounters to conversations with our divers while they are under water.  And it's all free with your Aquarium admission.  Special ticketed events like Behind the Scenes tours round out our activities calendar.
		Hours Aquarium of the Bay is open every day except for December 25th.  Our hours vary seasonally and we occasionally close early for special events, so please call us for exact hours on the day of your visit.
		Directions Aquarium of the Bay is conveniently located next to PIER 39 at The Embarcadero and Beach Street.  A special admission discount program supports the use of public transportation, and for those who prefer driving, public parking facilities are located just across from our main entrance.
		Tickets Save time by purchasing your tickets online now.  Tickets for the Aquarium and for special discounted combination packages with other San Francisco attractions are available online or onsite.