SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 28, 2025) — The California Academy of Sciences and partners at The Marine Mammal Center can confirm ...

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At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish mingle with eels, anemones, starfish, ...

Kelp as an ecosystem engineer. Scorpions as starlight navigators. Fire as a friend to forests. And humans helping build resilience across our state. Through hands-on interactives, multi-sensory ...

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At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish mingle with eels, anemones, starfish, ...

Passport to the Universe Thursday NightLife, May 22: 8:30 pm, and 9:30 pm Capacity limited, tickets required Narrated by Academy Award-winner Tom Hanks, Passport to the Universe takes audiences on an ...

Medieval Astronomy: Shining Some Light on the Not-So-Dark Ages Thursday NightLife, May 22: 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm Capacity limited, tickets required Embark on a captivating journey with Josh Roberts, an ...

This spring, come face-to-fang with prehistoric giants as 13 awe-inspiring, life-size animatronic dinosaurs take over both of the Academy’s outdoor gardens in our biggest Dino Days ever. Climb atop ...

Step back in time for some prehistoric fun as Dino Days invades the Academy! Members are the first to see, hear, and walk among life-size, animatronic dinosaur models in the East Garden and enjoy a ...