Amy Breyer

Review of Aquarium of the Pacific

Six thumbs up! (There's 3 of us in our family.) I'...

Six thumbs up! (There's 3 of us in our family.) I'm not usually in favor of zoos and aquariums, but this place does a tremendous job of not only taking care of their animals, but providing a really vibrant and interactive learning environment and participating in conservation and rehabilitation programs all over the world.

We also really love their member events; some of the photos here are from their Thanksgiving brunch. Unlike traditional stressful and dysfunctional holiday meals (at least with some of my relatives...), this was extremely relaxed and the weather was perfect for an outdoor feast. The museum also has plenty of parking ($8), and they're in the process of a huge new wing. We're looking forward to it!