According to the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, the free event marks the program’s 40th anniversary and features a special mural unveiling alongside hands-on marine biodiversity activities.
40th Anniversary Celebration and Chumash Kelp Forest Mural Unveiling
According to the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, admission is entirely free for the community.
Aquarium Exhibits and Student-Led Operations
The aquarium features more than 20 live and static displays.
Upcoming Open House Schedule for 2025–2026
According to the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, the facility opens its doors to the public roughly once a month during the academic year, with each event highlighting a distinct theme. The schedule includes:
- 40th Anniversary Celebration & Mural Unveiling: September 23, 6 p.m.–8 p.m.
- Sharktoberfest: October 21, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., featuring ocean predators and feeding demonstrations.
- SEAson’s Greetings: December 9, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., featuring holiday decorations.
- ¡El Niño!: February 10, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., exploring environmental phenomena like El Niño and La Niña.
- Student Projects: March 17, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., showcasing student animal-care projects.
- It’s Earth Day!: April 21, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., featuring Earth Day displays.
- Marvelous Marine Mammals: May 19, 6 p.m.–8 p.m., focusing on marine mammal biology.
According to the Cabrillo High School Aquarium, regular updates and open house details are published on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @chsaquarium, as well as on the official website at www.cabrilloaquarium.org.
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