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The California Academy of Sciences will mark its 173rd anniversary with its annual Academy Day, offering\u00a0pay-what-you-can admission<\/a> starting at $5.<\/p>\n Highlights include a morning performance by the Alan Jones Jazz Trio, a meet-and-greet with Golden State Valkyries mascot Violet<\/a> and an appearance by “Dinosaur Train” host Scott Sampson and Buddy the Dinosaur.<\/p>\n Guests can also explore a popup science fair featuring Academy scientists and eco-friendly vendors<\/a>, plus live animal presentations by\u00a0Lindsay Wildlife Experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n Proceeds from a silent auction featuring Golden State Warriors, Valkyries and Cal Academy items will benefit the museum’s research and education programs.<\/p>\n Academy Day includes full access to the aquarium, rainforest dome, planetarium shows and Cal Academy’s latest exhibition, “Tiny Chef, Big Impact.”<\/p>\n Pay-what-you-can tickets for Thursday, March 26, is limited to six per order.<\/p>\n Standard admission is $49-$55 for adults; $45-$49 for children age 13-18; and $39-$45 for children age 3-12. Kids 2 and younger are free.<\/p>\n More Information<\/p>\n Academy Day at Cal Academy: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Pay-what-you-can admission starting at $5; limit six per order. California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, S.F. 415-379-8000.\u00a0www.calacademy.org\/academy-day<\/a><\/p>\n