U.S. Public Aquariums & Aquatic Attractions
Browse these listings and individual state categories to find public aquariums and other marine or freshwater aquatic related attractions located throughout the United States to visit, as well as get information on.
Nevada, Las Vegas - Mirage Hotel Dolphin Habitat
This 2.5-million gallon Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel is home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, with the purpose of educating the public about marine mammals and their environment, including their role in the ecosystem. Four connected pools, an artificial coral reef system, and a sandy bottom replicate the dolphins' natural environment.
This 2.5-million gallon Dolphin Habitat at the Mirage Hotel is home to a family of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, with the purpose of educating the public about marine mammals and their environment, including their role in the ecosystem. Four connected pools, an artificial coral reef system, and a sandy bottom replicate the dolphins' natural environment.
New York, Alexandria Bay - Aqua Zoo
Located in Alexandria Bay, NY on the Canadian border, with over 300 varieties of marine life on display in over 20 exhibits and more than 10,000 gallons of fresh and sea water, the Aqua Zoo is one of the largest privately owned aquariums of its kind in the United States or Canada.
Located in Alexandria Bay, NY on the Canadian border, with over 300 varieties of marine life on display in over 20 exhibits and more than 10,000 gallons of fresh and sea water, the Aqua Zoo is one of the largest privately owned aquariums of its kind in the United States or Canada.
New York, Brooklyn - New York Aquarium
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is home to over 350 species of aquatic wildlife and over 8,000 specimens. From beluga whales to walruses, from sharks to seahorses, the incredible variety of wildlife at this seaside park in Brooklyn reflects the diversity of marine life itself.
Situated on 14 acres by the sea in Coney Island, the New York Aquarium is home to over 350 species of aquatic wildlife and over 8,000 specimens. From beluga whales to walruses, from sharks to seahorses, the incredible variety of wildlife at this seaside park in Brooklyn reflects the diversity of marine life itself.
Oregon, Newport - Oregon Coast Aquarium
Located along the Pacific Coast in Newport, get the scoop on the exhibits, activities, admission rates & hours, and all the many other offerings you'll find at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Located along the Pacific Coast in Newport, get the scoop on the exhibits, activities, admission rates & hours, and all the many other offerings you'll find at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh - Aquarium & Zoo
The Pittsburgh PPG Aquarium is Pennsylvania's only public aquarium, and makes Pittsburgh one of only six zoos in the country to house a major aquarium. With the theme "Diversity of Water," the new PPG Aquarium opened in 2000 is home to more than 4,000 aquatic animals from around the world, including penguins, stingrays, jellyfish, an electric eel and thousands of exotic fish.
The Pittsburgh PPG Aquarium is Pennsylvania's only public aquarium, and makes Pittsburgh one of only six zoos in the country to house a major aquarium. With the theme "Diversity of Water," the new PPG Aquarium opened in 2000 is home to more than 4,000 aquatic animals from around the world, including penguins, stingrays, jellyfish, an electric eel and thousands of exotic fish.
Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh - Aquarium Virtural Tour
From your About Guides to Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly and Albrecht Powell provide a virtual tour on what you can expect to see and do at the Pittsburgh Aquarium through their "Oceans of Fun, for a Drop in the Bucket" article.
From your About Guides to Pittsburgh, PA, Kimberly and Albrecht Powell provide a virtual tour on what you can expect to see and do at the Pittsburgh Aquarium through their "Oceans of Fun, for a Drop in the Bucket" article.
Tennessee, Chattanooga - Tennessee Aquarium
At the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga you can discover the kingdom of Seahorses in their Beyond Imagination exhibit that is open through May 2004, journey through a spectacular 60-foot canyon and two living forests where you'll see over 9,000 animals that swim, fly and crawl in natural habitats, and much more.
At the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga you can discover the kingdom of Seahorses in their Beyond Imagination exhibit that is open through May 2004, journey through a spectacular 60-foot canyon and two living forests where you'll see over 9,000 animals that swim, fly and crawl in natural habitats, and much more.
Tennessee, Gatlinburg - Ripley's Aquarium
The Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is located at the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Find out all about the many exciting features and attractions that this aquarium has to offer those who visit here, where the mountains meet the sea, and be sure to look out for shark-infested mountains!
The Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies is located at the heart of downtown Gatlinburg. Find out all about the many exciting features and attractions that this aquarium has to offer those who visit here, where the mountains meet the sea, and be sure to look out for shark-infested mountains!
Virginia, Williamsburg - Water Country USA
At Busch Garden's Water Country USA Williamsburg, the mid-Atlantic's largest family water play park that features the world’s latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, a splish-splashin time awaits guys and gals of all ages that visit here.
At Busch Garden's Water Country USA Williamsburg, the mid-Atlantic's largest family water play park that features the world’s latest, greatest, state-of-the-art water rides and attractions, a splish-splashin time awaits guys and gals of all ages that visit here.
Connecticut, Mystic - Mystic Aquarium
Explore the Mystic Aquarium and embark upon an exciting adventure that will take you from shallow sunlit seas to the dark reaches of the deep ocean. A journey through this institute of exploration will forever change your view of our ocean planet, and be sure to look into their new travel programs available to the public.
Explore the Mystic Aquarium and embark upon an exciting adventure that will take you from shallow sunlit seas to the dark reaches of the deep ocean. A journey through this institute of exploration will forever change your view of our ocean planet, and be sure to look into their new travel programs available to the public.
Massachusetts, Boston - New England Aquarium
Located at the Central Wharf in Boston, MA, when the New England Aquarium opened in 1969, it was the first of the nation's modern aquariums. See how it has evolved over the years and what present day adventures await you here!
Located at the Central Wharf in Boston, MA, when the New England Aquarium opened in 1969, it was the first of the nation's modern aquariums. See how it has evolved over the years and what present day adventures await you here!
Minnesota, Bloomington - Underwater Adventures
Voted "World's Best Shark Encounter" by Discovery Channel's TravelChannel.com, Underwater Adventures is bursting with 1.2 million gallons of water and features over 3,000 living sea creatures in seven amazing displays, with something new every day! Located at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Voted "World's Best Shark Encounter" by Discovery Channel's TravelChannel.com, Underwater Adventures is bursting with 1.2 million gallons of water and features over 3,000 living sea creatures in seven amazing displays, with something new every day! Located at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Nevada, Las Vegas - Mirage Hotel Aquarium
As you check in at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, you'll be greeted by a fabulous 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium behind the front desk that is 53 feet long and 8 feet high. The aquarium accommodates more than 1,000 coral-reef species from Australia, Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, the Red Sea, the Marshall Islands, the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean.
As you check in at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas, you'll be greeted by a fabulous 20,000 gallon saltwater aquarium behind the front desk that is 53 feet long and 8 feet high. The aquarium accommodates more than 1,000 coral-reef species from Australia, Hawaii, Tonga, Fiji, the Red Sea, the Marshall Islands, the Sea of Cortez and the Caribbean.
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