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Gray whale surfacing to blow among floating kelp, tall misty spout rising above open ocean

Auditorium programs

Journey to Baja

Length

15 minutes

Location

Auditorium

Ages

All ages

Fees

Free with admission

Stunning cinematography brings to life the remarkable stories of elephant seals, brown pelicans, and gray whales as they migrate to Mexico's Baja Peninsula to raise their young. Learn what makes this place worth the trip—plus, adorable animal babies! 

Plan on arriving 10 minutes before the program starts. Due to the live nature of these offerings, late seating is not permitted.

Featured animals

Animal

Gray whale

The gray whale undertakes migrates 12,000 miles each year—the longest migration of any mammal.

Animal

Northern elephant seal

The elephant seal is named for its enormous size and the male’s inflated, trunk-like nose.

Animal

Brown pelican

This majestic bird has a distinctive large pouch that hangs from the lower half of its long, straight bill.

Our auditorium programs

Join our naturalists for stunning multimedia presentations that bring the Aquarium's important work to life. These entertaining and educational 15-minute live presentations share stories of our work to rescue and rehabilitate sea otter pups, study white sharks, explore the deep sea, and more. Auditorium programs are included with your admission.  

Making Into the Deep

Join our team on a journey to bring the deep sea to the surface in our groundbreaking exhibition.

Find out more – Making Into the Deep

Mysteries of the Deep

Find out how underwater robots help scientists study the uniquely wonderful creatures of the deep sea.

Find out more – Mysteries of the Deep

Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Follow the journey of an orphaned sea otter pup who was rescued, raised, and returned to the wild. 

Find out more – Luna: A Sea Otter's Story

Living Light: Bioluminescence

Discover dazzling underwater bioluminescence displays and learn how animals use light to survive.

Find out more – Living Light: Bioluminescence