Tank Girl

Took a break from mag deadlines to visit the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach on Saturday... It's not as big as Monterey's or as classy as La Jolla's, but I think it's pretty nice. The human habitrails are a nice touch and there are tanks that have features like tides. Another good thing about the aquarium is that there are a lot of non-fish. Otters and birds, for example.



For some reason, I don't worry about the exhibits being tortured like I do at certain zoos. Maybe it's because fish usually look chill. It's a relaxing place to be. The only thing I didn't like was the huge tank in the foyer where a guy in scuba gear is talking about sea life nonstop. Who wants to hear some guy's breathing?