47th Annual Whale Fiesta
Stephen M White Dr
San Pedro, CA 90731
USA
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts its annual Whale Fiesta January 29. Learn about our sea-swelling neighbors while enjoying crafts, entertainment and more! Co-sponsored by the American Cetacean Society. (310) 548-7562 for more information. Photo by Gary Florin/Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
“CMA Celebrates the 47th Annual Whale Fiesta”
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, will celebrate the 47 th anniversary of the annual Whale Fiesta on Sunday, January 29, 2017, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This fun-filled family event, co-sponsored by Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Cetacean Society, celebrates marine mammals, and the beginning of the migration of the Pacific gray whales along Southern California.
Over 20 marine life organizations will exhibit and provide information about their efforts to bring awareness and protection to these animals. Throughout the day our expert Cabrillo Whalewatch naturalists will give talks on various marine mammals.
The highlight of the day is the “Great Duct Tape Whale Contest”, where model whales are created by all ages.
Other special activities throughout the day will include face painting, music, and marine mammal-related arts and craft projects for all ages, a puppet show and a passport contest for fabulous prizes.
The celebration’s grand finale will be “Expando the Whale”, where participants can walk through a life size whale.
The Aquarium’s Exploration Center, Aquatic Nursery and the Marine Library will be open to visitors 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spend the whole day enjoying the many activities; there is no admission charge.
The Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro, and is a facility of the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks with support from Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
For more information or to receive a calendar of events call (310) 548-7562 or visit our website at
www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org