Aquariums

Jellyfish Touch Tank

Name: Jellyfish Touch Tank
Address: 100 Aquarium Way Dock 6A, Long Beach, CA 90802, Long Beach, CA, US
Telephone: (562) 590-3100
Rating: 4.9

★★★★☆ 4.9 (15 reviews)

📍 100 Aquarium Way Dock 6A, Long Beach, CA 90802

📞 (562) 590-3100

🌐 www.aquariumofpacific.org/exhibits/harbor_terrace

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–6 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–6 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–6 PM
Thursday	9 AM–6 PM
Friday	9 AM–6 PM
Saturday	9 AM–8 PM
Sunday	9 AM–8 PM

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About Jellyfish Touch Tank

Jellyfish Touch Tank is an aquarium in Long Beach, CA. Moon Jelly Touch Tank allows visitors to touch and hand-feed moon jellies for $3 per cup or 2 cups for $5, with feeding opportunities available Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by 15 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Setting: Outdoor terrace overlooking Rainbow Harbor
Main Attractions: Moon Jelly Touch Lab, Mudskippers, Archerfish
Interactive Experience: Touch moon jellies and feed them for $3-5
Best For: All ages

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Moon Jelly Touch Tank allows visitors to touch and hand-feed moon jellies for $3 per cup or 2 cups for $5, with feeding opportunities available Saturday & Sunday 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
⭐The attraction features a Mudskippers exhibit showcasing two amphibious species that can survive both in water and on land, demonstrating unusual evolutionary adaptation
⭐Daily archerfish feeding demonstrations are offered, featuring fish species known for their remarkable ability to shoot water at prey with precision
⭐The Moon Jelly Touch Lab operates on a split daily schedule (10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until closing) and is accessible through the Pacific Collections gift store or past Lorikeet Forest on the ground floor east side of the main building

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Visit the Moon Jelly Touch Lab during its operating hours (10:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until closing daily) to maximize your hands-on experience. The lab closes during the 1:30–2:30 p.m. window, so plan accordingly.
💡Come on Saturday or Sunday mornings (10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.) if you want to feed the moon jellies for $3 per cup or $5 for 2 cups. This interactive feeding opportunity is only available weekends.
💬The jellyfish touch tank and ray petting area are free to access during summer, though the rest of the aquarium requires paid admission. Visit the ground floor east side of the main building overlooking Rainbow Harbor to enjoy these free exhibits without paying full entry.
💡Bring young children expecting a memorable, educational experience—reviews highlight how the venue helps visitors understand ocean ecosystems and the importance of water conservation in an engaging, hands-on way suitable for all ages.
💬Access the Moon Jelly Touch Lab through the Pacific Collections gift store or past the Lorikeet Forest on the ground floor east side. Know this route in advance to navigate directly to the main interactive exhibit without getting lost.