Finding Nemo's inspiration | Monterey Bay Aquarium 🐟

Opened in 1984, the world's first aquarium to successfully display a living giant kelp forest has more than 35,000 animals representing more than 550 marine species! As a pioneering institution in marine conservation research, this is not just an aquarium, but also the best window to understand the Pacific Ocean ecology. From giant kelp forests to cute sea otters, each exhibition makes people marvel at the magic of the ocean world! Although the ticket is not cheap, it is definitely worth it! 🎯 Must-see star exhibitions: • Kelp Forest - 28 feet high, 65 feet long, three-story high shocking exhibition, the world's first living giant kelp ecosystem • Open Sea - 1.2 million gallons of super giant exhibition tanks, green turtles, hammerhead sharks, Pacific sardines, sunfish and other large marine creatures • Sea Otters Star - Monterey Bay Mascot! Watch the feeding and training demonstrations of rescued sea otters • Into the Deep - North America's largest collection of deep-sea animals • Jellyfish Hall - The aquarium pioneered jellyfish breeding technology 🎬 Interesting facts: • The inspiration for Pixar's "Finding Dory" came from here! • It was once the world's first aquarium to successfully breed and exhibit great white sharks 💰 Ticket information: • Adults: about $59.95 • Teens 13-17 years old: about $49.95 • Children 5-12 years old: about $44.95 • SNAP recipients: Free admission with EBT card (up to 4 people) 📍 Useful information: • Address: 886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA • Opening hours: 10am-6pm daily • Suggested visit time: half a day to a full day • Ticket purchase: It is strongly recommended to purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queuing 🚗 Parking tips: • There is a 3-story parking structure near Cannery Row, about $15-20/day • There are also street parking spaces nearby • The aquarium itself does not provide parking #montereybay #aquarium #california #findingdory