I've wanted to check out the Aquarium of the Bay, even though its Fisherman's Wharf location makes it look like a tourist trap. I saw in the paper that they are having free days this week for SF residents, so I visited this afternoon. The main attractions are the 2 clear tunnels on the bottom floor that wind through large tanks, surrounding the viewers with sea life. I have to say it is pretty cool to see a school of anchovies or a shark swim close overhead. The tunnel path is curved, so one does feel immersed. It took me a while to realize that soothing space music was being piped in as well. The aquarium also has dramatically-lit jelly fish, touch pools, & some non-aquatic animals, including chinchillas & bees. There were several volunteers around to talk about the exhibits. I went through in about an hour & felt like I had done it full justice. The paper crowns available at the welcome desk were popular with many of the adult visitors.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Aquarium of the Bay
I've wanted to check out the Aquarium of the Bay, even though its Fisherman's Wharf location makes it look like a tourist trap. I saw in the paper that they are having free days this week for SF residents, so I visited this afternoon. The main attractions are the 2 clear tunnels on the bottom floor that wind through large tanks, surrounding the viewers with sea life. I have to say it is pretty cool to see a school of anchovies or a shark swim close overhead. The tunnel path is curved, so one does feel immersed. It took me a while to realize that soothing space music was being piped in as well. The aquarium also has dramatically-lit jelly fish, touch pools, & some non-aquatic animals, including chinchillas & bees. There were several volunteers around to talk about the exhibits. I went through in about an hour & felt like I had done it full justice. The paper crowns available at the welcome desk were popular with many of the adult visitors.
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