Animal care can be viewed from the fence line. Visitors are kept a safe distance from the animals. Staff and volunteers will answer questions and explain the purpose and general operations of the Center. Be sure to visit our gift shop. The center is open for visitors during daylight hours. If you have a large group please call ahead to make arrangements for a tour. Group tours are handled through the Center for Marine Studies.

Please note that pets are not allowed near the animal enclosures for their safety and well-being, as well as for the health of the Center’s patients. Visitors are asked to park their vehicles in the parking area in front of the Center.

Directions To get to the Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur, take the 110 (Harbor) Freeway south until it ends at Gaffey Street. Take Gaffey south (left) past 36th Street, where the entrance to Angel’s Gate Park is visible on the right. Turn right, through the entrance, which puts you on Leavenworth Drive. Follow the road past the military museum and make a right after the Continuing Education Center (Angel’s Gate High School). Our facility is on the right, behind the high school and across from the Bird Center. Please note that pets are not allowed near the animal enclosures.

Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur

3601 South Gaffey Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
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PHONE: (310) 548-5677
FAX: (310) 548-6394
EMAIL: info@marinemammalcare.org