Visit two floors of natural history
exhibits and aquarium animals at the
Academy's temporary location
downtown. Come face-to-face with
live penguins, snakes, fish, and
corals from around the world, and
enjoy a variety of programs such as
animal feedings, meet the biologist
sessions, and hands-on
demonstrations. Hours: Open daily
10am - 5pm. Admission: Adults $10
adults; $6.50 youth ages 12-17,
students with valid ID, and seniors
ages 65+; $2 children ages 4-11;
free for children ages 3 and under.
The California Academy of Sciences
will re-open in Golden Gate Park on
September 27, 2008. Its sustainable
new home will include a living
rainforest exhibit, a Philippine
coral reef display, a living roof
blanketed with native plants, the
90-foot Morrison Planetarium dome,
and old favorites like African Hall
and the Swamp. 55 Concourse Drive,
Golden Gate Park; 415-321-8000 (The
Academy’s temporary location at 875
Howard Street is now closed to the
public.) |
