Ocean World is a privately-owned aquarium in Crescent City that was originally opened to the public in 1964 as Under Sea Gardens, located within a barge that was specifically constructed in Seattle for use as a mobile aquarium facility. In 1985, the barge was brought onto dry land at the Crescent City harbor, rebranded as Undersea World and later as Ocean World.
Today, it is home to undersea habitats housed within more than half a million gallons of aquarium space, open daily to the public throughout the morning and afternoon hours. Guided tours are available, lasting approximately 45 minutes and spanning the aquarium's touch tide pool attraction and shark, ray, seal, and sea lion habitats. All tours also include viewings of seal and sea lion performances and opportunities to pet live sharks.
304 Highway 101 South Crescent City, CA 95531, Phone: 707-464-4900, View Map
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