Forests and fire California's forests inspire awe and engage our senses. Meet a mounted specimen of Monarch, one of California's last grizzly bears; marvel at a mammoth cross-section of a redwood tree ...

Have you ever wanted to transform into another animal? Join us for this imaginative program where the audience imagines what it would be like to transform into a splitfin flashlight fish, and how they ...

This is a recurring event. Check the daily calendar for more schedule information. 0 Life: A Cosmic Story Monday-Friday: 10:30 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm Saturday-Sunday: 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, 2:15 pm, 3:45 ...

About the Philippine Coral Reef At 25 feet deep, the Philippine Coral Reef tank is one of the deepest and largest indoor display of living coral in the world. Under the surface, hundreds of fish ...

Planetarium shows are included with admission, but capacity is limited for the safety of our guests and staff. Reservations are required and are available on a first-come, first-served basis: Please ...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 15, 2025) — A breathtaking image of a mother lemur precipitously leaping between jagged rocks in Madagascar, her baby clinging tightly to her back, has taken top honors in the ...

In her new role, Estelle will oversee the Academy’s earned revenue portfolio—including ticketing, retail, food and beverage, NightLife, event rentals, and guest experience operations—as well as ...

Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5–11, or related questions about kids and coronavirus? Tune in live to have them answered by two very special Breakfast Clubs guests: the Academy ...

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...

Explore our two newest exhibits, Dino Days and Unseen Oceans: Roam among 13 life-size animatronic dinosaurs in our outdoor gardens then embark on a journey to the deep sea with interactive activations ...

San Francisco, CA (June 17, 2025) — In a groundbreaking step for avian veterinary medicine, the California Academy of Sciences has successfully performed a novel tendon stabilization surgery on a ...

Help everyone stay healthy: It's not required, but we encourage all guests to stay up-to-date on their vaccinations and to mask up indoors. If you’re feeling sick or have been in close contact with ...