The museum explores death in all its, uh, variations. Sea World and the zoo, both in the central city, are great for families and for those without kids. The zoo has an amazing collection of animals spread over dozens of beautifully manicured acres. And, it's a great buy. Sea World boasts terrific ocean life - from penguins to sharks to dolphins to dogfish.
Several exhibits allow kids to touch the animals.
Although devoid of any expressiveness humans can interpret, they seem sweet. Also expect to exit through a court lined with souvenir vendors, food carts and gift shops. Check out the Wild Arctic exhibit that opened in May, 1996. The largest exhibit the park has ever built, guests take a simulated helicopter ride into the frozen north and frolic with polar bears, whales, penguins and other Arctic residents. The Stephen Birch Aquarium in La Jolla lacks Sea World's scope, showmanship and Shamu, but it has lots of neat fish and a gorgeous view.