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Aquarium of the Bay Clears Fourth of July Traffic Jam Fears With Unprecedented Late Night Hours

Posted on: Monday, 29 June 2009, 10:05 CDT

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- No one need fear getting stuck in a traffic jam at Fisherman's Wharf following San Francisco's 4th of July fireworks celebration this year. Thanks to Aquarium of the Bay's special late hours that night, fireworks goers can visit 20,000 of the Bay's most amazing marine animals until 11 pm, when the streets clear.

With the cancellation of many major fireworks shows in the Bay Area, all eyes, oohs and ahhs will be placed on the San Francisco fireworks display at Fisherman's Wharf, which can be seen just steps from Aquarium of the Bay's main entrance.

Several of Aquarium of the Bay's 20,000 animals--including the majestic Giant Pacific Octopus www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUyxulJYioQ, sculpins and some types of rock fish--are nocturnal, giving late night visitors the unique opportunity to see them in action.

About Aquarium of the Bay

Aquarium of the Bay is 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to inspiring conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. It is the only aquarium focused on the rich and diverse aquatic life and distinctive ecosystems of the Bay and surrounding waters. The aquarium is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and certified as a Green Business by the city of San Francisco. Additional information is available at www.aquariumofthebay.org.

SOURCE Aquarium of the Bay

Source: PR Newswire

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