Public Visitation
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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pm
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Weekend Admission
October 11, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
General Admission
OCEAN INSTITUTE
IS OPEN
GENERAL ADMISSION
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS
10:00am – 3:00pm
Dive into Ocean Institute
General Admission Ticket
On weekends, we open the campus and welcome you to explore our site-wide, immersive journey into the mysteries of the Pacific Ocean. Come and learn all about Moon Jellies, encounter live animals in our Discovery Pool touch-tank, newly renovated Sahm Marine Education Center shark touch tank experience, join in animal feedings, and even conduct squid dissections if you’re adventurous!
Limited availability due to social distancing guidlines. Purchase ticket in advance to secure spot. Must arrive at time listed on ticket.
Please purchase a ticket for a 1-hour time block.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm and 2:00pm
Weekend Tours
Ocean Institute offers a variety of weekend tours. Click the link below to check them out!
COVID POLICIES:
Staff and participants must wear face masks. Ocean Institute has increased the frequency of sanitation on public surfaces – door handles, restrooms, etc. Restrooms are available on-site at the Ocean Institute prior to the tour and upon request on the tour. These areas will be disinfected before, during, and after use. There will be access to hand sanitizer and hand-washing stations.
The heath and safety of our guests, staff, and volunteers is and always has been of utmost importance to the Ocean Institute. We are constantly assessing the status of the State and the Orange County’s public health guidelines and making decisions related to the most up to date information from the center for disease control and OC Department of Health.