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Aquarium of the Pacific

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:09:59 +0000

The Aquarium of the Pacific is the fourth largest aquarium in the nation. It displays over 11,000 animals in more than 50 exhibits that represent the diversity of the Pacific Ocean. Each year more than 1.5 million people visit the Aquarium. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into the ocean and learn more about our planet. The Aquarium of the Pacific has redefined the modern aquarium. It is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and a place where important topics facing our planet and our ocean are explored by scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders in the search for sustainable solutions. The Aquarium of the Pacific was the first among museums, zoos, and aquariums in the nation to register its greenhouse gases and is a leader in green practices, including its LEED platinum Watershed classroom and its commitment to grow without increasing its carbon footprint. In 2009 the Aquarium was awarded the Super Nova Star Award by the Alliance to Save Energy for being the nation

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:09:59 +0000

San Pedro, California Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is a public aquarium which engages all visitors in education, recreation and research to promote knowledge, appreciation and conservation of the marine life and habitats of Southern California.

Centennial Farm OC Fair & Event Center

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:09:59 +0000

Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm at the OC Fair & Event Center created to educate youth about agriculture and its importance to daily life. The Farm is home to fruit and vegetable gardens, livestock, and the Millennium Barn. Children and adults can view pigs, chickens, cattle, goats and more while strolling though gardens of lush vegetation. We do ask that you please do not pick our crops as they are used for educational purposes. Centennial Farm offers tours as well as general public hours.

Eco Station

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:00 +0000

The STAR Eco Station is an environmental science museum, an exotic wildlife rescue center, and a haven for endangered and illegally-trafficked exotic animals confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife. The STAR Eco Station has grown tremendously in the past 14 years and a second location has been opened in Sacramento.

Roundhouse Aquarium

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:00 +0000

The Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium is a non-profit organization committed to fostering and promoting the public study of, and interest in, the oceans, tidelands and beaches of Southern California, the marine life therein, and the impact of human population on that environment. We are located at the end of Manhattan Beach Pier in Manhattan Beach, CA. The aquarium is open Saturdays & Sundays 10 a.m. to sunset and Monday through Friday 3 p.m. to sunset and group and education tours are offered.

Wildlife Waystation

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Founded in 1976 by wildlife lover and expert Martine Colette, the Wildlife WayStation is a national non-profit, holding rehabilitation, medical and problem solving refuge for native, wild and exotic animals. Located in the Angeles National Forest, north of the San Fernando Valley, the Wildlife WayStation is a safe haven for both native and exotic wildlife and is dedicated to their rescue, rehabilitation and relocation.

Shipley Nature Center

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:00 +0000

Shipley Nature Center is an 18-acre natural area located in Huntington Beach, California. Situated within Huntington Central Park, the nature center is not only a sanctuary for the local wildlife, but it is also a haven for the residents and visitors of Orange County.

American Museum of Ceramic Art

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:52 +0000

Teaching, Equiping and Encouraging Local Ceramicists

California Science Centre

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:52 +0000

We aspire to stimulate curiosity and inspire science learning in everyone by creating fun, memorable experiences, because we value science as an indispensable tool for understanding our world, accessibility and inclusiveness, and enriching people’s lives.

The California Science Center, named by Forbes.com as the most popular museum destination in Southern California, has received more than 18 million visitors since opening in February 1998. The Science Center provides a rare model for science learning by combining exhibits with an on-site Science Center School and Amgen Center for Science Learning as well as a teacher professional development program.

Catalina Island Life Museum

Donny — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:10:52 +0000

The museum is one of the oldest institutions on the island, and is one of its most popular venues. Since its founding, the museum has built an outstanding permanent collection. The Catalina Island Museum possesses the world’s largest holding of artifacts and human remains related to the indigenous peoples of the island. Much of this material dates to the discovery of Santa Catalina by the Gabrielino Indians over 7,000 years ago. The well over 100,000 objects in the collection represents a significant scientific resource, part of which is currently maintained and studied by archaeologists at the UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology.