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Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation that leaves Earth far behind.
Calling all creatures of the night: explore the nocturnal side of the Academy at NightLife and see what's revealed. With live DJs, outdoor bars, ambiance lighting, and nearly 60,000 live animals (including familiar faces like Claude, our alligator with albinism), the night is sure to be wild.
Step inside the iconic Shake House and our four-story Osher Rainforest, where you can explore the Amazon’s treetops surrounded by free-flying birds and butterflies. Reservations for these exhibits are no longer required. However, please note that the last entry into the rainforest is 7:30 pm — our animals need their sleep.
Venture into our latest aquarium exhibit Venom to encounter live venomous animals and learn the power of venom to both harm and heal.
Visit the BigPicture exhibit in the Piazza to marvel at the most recent winners of the BigPicture Natural World Photography competition.
Bask in the glow of one of the largest living indoor coral reef displays in the world: our 212,000-gallon Philippine Coral Reef habitat.
Take in the interstellar views from the Living Roof, then grab a bite from the Academy Café and head to the West Garden outdoor bar to drink and dine under the stars.
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Explore the immense scale of the known Universe in this live presentation that leaves Earth far behind.
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Be transported by the grunge punk stylings of Margaritas Podridas and psychedelic rock sounds of opener Fauxes.
Underground rap pioneer MURS takes center stage, with an opening set from multifaceted hometown artist Z-Man.
We’re closing out NightLife Remix with the serene soul vibes of Madison McFerrin and opener Dani Offline.
See what’s revealed once the sun goes down and explore the nocturnal side of the Academy.
Lights, curtains, action! Berkeley Rep joins NightLife for a sneak peek of their new show, Mexodus (and more!).
Gaming in a museum? Achievement unlocked! Bring your skills for the return of gaming at NightLife.
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