Aquarium of the Bay

What a great little find this was......we have walked past it so many times. The aquarium showcases San Francisco Bay creatures. Divided into habitat zones, you get to see and touch a wide variety of sea life. Entering through the discovery section, it's very evident in the diversity of creatures on display. An elevator takes us down to the tunnel area where we firstly walk through Jellyfish and Pipefish which look like they're cousins to sea horses. The nearshore tunnel features a huge variety of fish, eels, crustaceans and marine invertebrates. The best offshore tunnel features sharks, rays and really huge fish.

Back upstairs, we walk past the touch pools. There are small sting rays which pop up to the surface regularly for a fingertip pat of their wings. They feel soft and leathery. Next display is the river otters, Chester and Buster. They tumble and play with each other and are able to hold their breath for 6 minutes. And yes, I managed to snag a pic when they 'did their business'.Read more