1. When do you open ? Our hours are 8 AM to 9 PM during the summer, and 9AM to 6 PM during the winter. (All tours close at dusk, as our aquarium is lit by natural sunlight). We are open 7 days a week, except for Christmas Day. 2. How much does a tour cost ? Currently (February, 2009) our prices are $9.95 for adults and children ages 12 and up. For children ages 4 - 11, the rate is $5.95. Children 3 and under are free. Sorry, but we do not offer senior discounts. For a 10% printable discount coupon, please send your request by emailing us at storemanager@oceanworldonline.com. We will respond to you as soon as possible. If you need your coupon immediately, sign up as a customer on our site by going to the Gift Shop page. You will receive an automatic welcome email that includes your 10% discount coupon. In addition, we offer group tour rates (groups of 20 or more) of $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Group tours need to be booked at least two weeks in advance, so please call (707-464-4900) to make arrangements. Please note that we cannot accommodate group tours during major holidays and holiday weekends. Senior group rates are $6.95 per person. 3. Wasn't the aquarium in Crescent City called Undersea World? Yes. In fact when the aquarium was originally located in the harbor (beginning in 1964), we were called Under Sea Gardens. When the aquarium was moved to land in 1985, the name was changed to Undersea World. Another large aquarium didn't like this name, so we changed it to Ocean World. 4. Do I have to take a guided tour? Your experience here at Ocean World revolves around our interactive guided tours. This feature separates us from most aquariums in that trained staff present life from our ocean world in an educational and entertaining way. (Besides, the extreme danger in shark petting should only be attempted with a trained guide!) Furthermore, a trained guide is needed to signal our sea lions during our fun Sea Lion show. 5. Can large groups come to Ocean World? Of course! If you have a group larger than 20 people and you call (707-464-4900) at least two weeks before you come we can give you a reduced group rate. You will get a private tour for your group and won't have to wait to start when you get here. We can also send educational material to teachers who want to do related classroom activities before your visit. Sorry, no private tours or group discounts will be given during major holidays and holiday weekends. 6. What else is there to do in Del Norte County?
There are lots of interesting attractions in Del Norte County. We have two local lighthouses, a museum, the famous Trees of Mystery, and miles of beautiful beaches. We're also a very short distance from some of the largest Redwoods in the world! Here are some links to some Del Norte County businesses and travel guides:
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