Also new is the “Pacific Northwest Touchpool” where kids will marvel at underwater life in cold water, which is favorable to a wide range of colorful species. With over 17,000 animals from 750 species, National Aquarium is a wonderful family-friendly attraction that might even inspire vocations among budding conservationists.įollowing a $2 million expansion program, Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium has launched the “Stingray Adventure”, a 15,000 gallon Ray Pool where children can touch and feed the sea creatures. Kids can get hands-on with a wide range of marine animals including sea urchins, moon jellies, Atlantic stingrays, clearnose skates, and horseshoe crabs. ![]() ![]() Part of a $10.5 million renovation project, two large touch pools containing 5,331 gallons of saltwater offer an unparalleled tactile experience. Unveiling its new 2,700-square-foot “Living Seashore” exhibit this month of May, the National Aquarium is offering visitors the chance to discover aquatic creatures from the Chesapeake Bay and Mid-Atlantic seashore, such as hermit crabs. National Aquarium (Courtesy National Aquarium) And if kids want to touch tortoises, there’s the “Turtle Corral.” They will also be able to meet a 100-year-old turtle named Thunder. The aquarium is also showcasing two species of lizard for the first time, a yellow monitor and panther chameleon. Another new attraction is the “Canyon Falls” featuring Asian small-clawed otters, a popular species with children. The 75-feet long, V-shaped, rope bridge is suspended over the “Surrounded by Sharks” exhibit, a 385,000 gallon open tank. Bigger kids will enjoy the entertaining and informative talks available here and learning about conservation initiatives from expert aquarists.įancy some Jaws-inspired thrills? With its new “Shark Bridge”, the only suspension bridge in North America where visitors walk just inches above nearly two dozen rare scalloped hammerhead sharks, Newport Aquarium is a great attraction for fearless families that enjoy strong sensations. Fun and educational, the 35,000-square-foot aquarium has an “Interactive Dive Trail” - a touch pool experience - through which visitors can find out about key species in the displays as well as a 180-degree underwater tunnel. This year’s newcomer, Sea Life Michigan is home to over 5,000 sea creatures including rays, starfish, seahorses and even sharks. Interactive Dive Trail at Sea Life Michigan (Courtesy Sea Life Michigan) Don’t forget to check the aquarium’s events for its sleepover program. Other highlights include underwater experiences, touch pools, the “Splash Zone” family galleries, the million-gallon “Open Sea” exhibit, and the three-story kelp forest. For kids that want to learn more about sea otters, the aquarium’s Sea Otter Program gives them the opportunity to learn about the threatened species. This virtual deep-sea expedition is an extraordinary chance for families to discover the animals and equipment used to explore the nearly 2.5-mile-deep Monterey Canyon, simulated in a 360-degree video projection. ![]() Here is a selection of the latest happenings and new attractions in aquariums all over the country.Ĭonsidered as one of the best aquariums in the US, Monterey Bay Aquarium has launched a new “Mission to the Deep” exhibit. To keep families enthralled, major aquariums around the country have added new exhibits and attractions. Children and adults alike are enchanted by marine life from all over the world swimming in tanks just in front of them. Offering a close encounter with mesmerizing sea creatures and many educational opportunities, aquariums are some of the best kid-friendly attractions. Monterey Bay Aquarium (Courtesy Monterey Bay Aquarium)
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