The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced they are closing out of precaution for the coronavirus. "With the health and safety of our employees, volunteers and guests top of mind, and as a precautionary measure following the governor’s executive order cancelling large gatherings to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Monterey Bay Aquarium is temporarily closing," said aquarium officials. The temporary closing stats at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12 through at least March 27. The aquarium reported that during the closure a limited number of essential staff, including security, facilities control room and animal care teams, will report to work as usual."We will work with all guests affected by this closure to reschedule their visit or refund the cost of their tickets. For inquiries about tickets, please call us at: 831-648-4800."The facility will be deep cleaned during the closure.

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has announced they are closing out of precaution for the coronavirus.

"With the health and safety of our employees, volunteers and guests top of mind, and as a precautionary measure following the governor’s executive order cancelling large gatherings to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Monterey Bay Aquarium is temporarily closing," said aquarium officials.


The temporary closing stats at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12 through at least March 27.

The aquarium reported that during the closure a limited number of essential staff, including security, facilities control room and animal care teams, will report to work as usual.

"We will work with all guests affected by this closure to reschedule their visit or refund the cost of their tickets. For inquiries about tickets, please call us at: 831-648-4800."

The facility will be deep cleaned during the closure.