Aquariums

Shark Experience

Name: Shark Experience
Address: 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589, Vallejo, CA, US
Telephone: (707) 644-4000
Rating: 4.2

★★★★☆ 4.2 (81 reviews)

📍 1001 Fairgrounds Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589

📞 (707) 644-4000

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–6 PM
Saturday	11 AM–8 PM
Sunday	11 AM–7 PM

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About Shark Experience

Shark Experience is an aquarium in Vallejo, CA. Features a 300,000-gallon underwater tunnel with floor-to-ceiling viewing windows allowing visitors to observe sharks swimming overhead and alongside them. Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars by 81 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Featured Species: Nurse sharks, sandbar sharks, Australian zebra sharks, spotted wobbegongs
Highlights: 300,000-gallon walk-through underwater tunnel with floor-to-ceiling viewing windows
Best For: All ages
Special Feature: Operating for over 30 years with newly enhanced audio and visual elements

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Features a 300,000-gallon underwater tunnel with floor-to-ceiling viewing windows allowing visitors to observe sharks swimming overhead and alongside them
⭐Home to multiple shark species including nurse sharks, sandbar sharks, Australian zebra sharks, and spotted wobbegongs
🏛️Recently underwent enhancement with state-of-the-art audio and visual upgrades to the shark tunnel experience
⭐Designed with a unique progression through a dark entryway that leads to an illuminated crystal-clear tunnel, creating a dramatic viewing experience

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Look up in the tunnel! Sharks swim overhead and alongside you as you pass through the crystal-clear tunnel. This is the highlight of the experience, so don't miss the sharks swimming above your head.
💬Plan for a shorter visit than larger aquariums like Monterey Bay or San Francisco. This is a compact experience, so budget 1-2 hours rather than a full day attraction.
💡Bring a camera or smartphone for photos. Visitors specifically mention getting great photos of sharks and nurse sharks as a highlight of their visit.
💡Perfect for children who enjoy interactive marine experiences. Kids are especially thrilled by the giant aquariums and the immersive tunnel viewing, making it an excellent field trip destination.
💡Take advantage of the newly enhanced Shark Experience with updated audio and visual enhancements for an improved learning experience compared to previous visits.