California Academy of Sciences Admission Ticket
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California Academy of Sciences
- Visit a museum that is a green architecture icon in itself with a living roof, solar lighting and water recycling system -One ticket grants access to a large range of exhibits as well as programs and activities -See tropical birds and butterflies fly overhead in the largest spherical rainforest exhibit in the world -Learn about the Universe beyond our planet in the immersive space exhibition
What to expect
If the California Academy of Sciences is on your sightseeing list while exploring San Francisco then with this ticket, you are sure to enjoy a chance to skip right past the lines and commence your visit right away! This instant access voucher does not need to be redeemed at the ticket kiosk, so you get to save plenty of your holiday time by avoiding the annoying lines. Step through the museum’s doors and take your time to explore its massive rainforest covering for storeys, a planetarium and an aquarium. See how astronauts see planet Earth in an all-digital planetarium; look for exotic wildlife in the the genuine four-story rainforest and visit one of the world’s biggest aquariums containing 500,00 gallons of water and a variety of marine life species.
Your California Academy of Science ticket includes all shows and exhibits so you can explore its fascinating collection of 38,000 natural wonders
Admire incredible and rare marine life at the academy's large aquarium
Keep your eyes open for a chance to spot a variety of wildlife inhabiting the rainforest
Visit the Swamp exhibition and see Claude, the American alligator with albinism and one of the Academy's most-famous residents
Head to the Steinhart Aquarium and see the charismatic colony of endangered African penguins
Visit the only place on Earth with an aquarium, planetarium, rainforest, and natural history museum—all under one living roof.
Come face-to-flipper with our curious African penguins
Plunge into the world's deepest living indoor coral reef, encounter over a dozen venomous animals, and descend into the little-known twilight zone.
Step inside a lush, four-story rainforest that's teeming with life—from free-flying birds to exotic reptiles, amphibians, golden silk orb-weaver spiders, and enormous Amazonian fish that glide overhead.
Steinhart Aquarium is one of the most biologically diverse and interactive aquariums on Earth.
Watch the life cycle of tropical butterflies and moths unfold before your eyes. In our butterfly emergence chamber on the top floor of the rainforest, you'll see shiny chrysalises and structurally impressive cocoons alongside butterflies stretching their
Lions and cheetahs face off with zebras and antelope through the glass windows of their detailed displays. At the far end, a breeding colony of African penguins dip and dive in their 25,000-gallon tank.
African penguin colony
The birds found in our lively, 25,000-gallon tank are part of a Species Survival Plan, an international program aimed at protecting the genetic lineages of this endangered species.
From the canopy, plunge (via elevator) four stories down for a beneath-the-surface view of an Amazonian flooded forest. At each stage of the journey, you'll come face-to-face with some of the incredible animals that call these forests home.
Elevate your experience with exciting and informative shows at the Planetarium
Watch reef fish dart through colorful forests of coral while giant rays sail gracefully under your feet.
Look at unique science structures that give life to living organisms
Learn all about space and the planets at the Planetarium
Good to know
Safety Notes:
- Stay home if you’re feeling sick! You can reschedule your visit for another day—just email the attraction at info@calacademy.org.
- Effective September 16, guests will no longer be required to provide proof of full vaccination or a recent negative test
- Guest are strongly encouraged to stay up-to-date with their vaccinations. As the policies of the attraction are subject to change, please review the official web page before your visit
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