America's Best Public Aquariums
As a service to you, our valued customers, we have put together a list of some of America's best Public Aquariums. What a beautiful adventure a trip to a Public Aquarium can be. Educational too! There is so much to learn about our undersea inhabitants and those that depend upon the sea for their survival. Enjoy and have a great time!
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 Features a breathtaking underwater view of Sea Lions, Harbor Seals and Diving Puffins all displayed in naturalistic surroundings. Open Year Round |
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 Located in Dauphin Island, Alabama, The Estuarium (defined as the wide mouth of a river where the tide meets the currents) is an exciting educational facility highlighting the four major habitats of coastal Alabama. With a Living Marsh Boardwalk, it is the 4th largest estuary system in the United States. |
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 Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific - One of the largest Aquariums in the United States with 550 different species on display, it will take you on a journey through 3 of the Pacific Ocean's regions - The Tropical Pacific and Northern Pacific and Southern California/Baja. |
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 Home to 300,000 species of plants and animals, Monterey Bay Aquarium recreates Monterey Bay's habitats from shallow tide pools to the deep sea. One of the best exhibits in the nation! |
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 View the underwater world in a submerged viewing tube. One of the largest displays of sharks. |
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 Located in San Francisco, California, the Steinhart Aquarium is host to both saltwater and freshwater aquariums. Open Year Round. |
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 Fully devoted to the Long Island Sound, the Maritime Aquarium features 1000 marine animals native to the Sound. It is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. |
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 Located in Connecticut, Mystic Aquarium features many exhibits along with educational programs designed for specific age groups. Both a teaching and vacation adventure! Open Year Round |
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 Located in Washington DC, The Smithsonian offers a variety of exhibits including an Amazonian Fish Display. Open Year Round. |
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 Features thousands of plant and animal species native to Florida as well as many presentations from around the world. |
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 One of the best United States aquariums, Sea World offers rides and exhibits, where you can feed the dolphins. Open Year Round |
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 Waikiki Aquarium is the third oldest Aquarium in the United States. The Aquarium is located next to a living reef on the Waikiki shoreline and is a part of the Univerisity of Hawaii. It features the aquatic life of Hawaii with over 420 species and 2500 organisms represented. |
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 Features lizards, an oceanarium, wild reef and much more. The Shedd Aquarium, located in Chicago, Illinois has attractions and fun to please everyone! Open Year Round |
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