The tickets were reasonably priced, but we were able to score an even bigger discount by booking as a group 48 hours in advance (you need a minimum of 12 people to qualify for the group rate). If you are arriving in an RV or bus like we were, be sure to call ahead to get directions to the bus lot for parking.
There are lots of opportunities for children to touch sea creatures, so you may want to consider wearing short sleeve shirts and perhaps even packing an extra shirt to change in to at the conclusion of your adventure. This was the first aquarium that we have been to where we could actually touch a shark - a very exciting experience for children and adults!
The Sting Ray Hideaway was another favorite. Not only could you touch the stingrays, but you could also crawl through a 30 foot tunnel and watch them swim around you and pop up right in the middle of their home!
Research ahead of time to find out what time the shark feeding is. It is a show you don’t want to miss and it only happens once a day.
There are a few other times during the day when the divers get in the shark tank for a presentation.
The children can let their creative juices flow and design a sea horse or sea dragon of their own. Their creation will swim across the screen above, but you can also choose to have their creations emailed to you.
The entire aquarium is set up as one big one way loop that you walk through, so to reach the entrance/exit you will either need to back track or rush ahead. Our kids certainly did not mind making several passes through Gator Alley, home of Mighty Mike. At 14 feet and 800 pounds he was certainly an impressive sight!
Halfway through the aquarium you will come to the Frog Bog - a playground for little ones to run off some energy and our girls to satisfy their insatiable need to always be doing gymnastics.
We also spent a lot of time watching the Penguins. Presentations are given here throughout the day, so you may want to research those times as well.
Even exiting the aquarium is exciting as you walk across a 6 inch bridge over the shark tank! Enjoy your day!!!
Where are you heading next? Be sure to check out my travel page for links to some of our favorite adventures.
There are lots of opportunities for children to touch sea creatures, so you may want to consider wearing short sleeve shirts and perhaps even packing an extra shirt to change in to at the conclusion of your adventure. This was the first aquarium that we have been to where we could actually touch a shark - a very exciting experience for children and adults!
The Sting Ray Hideaway was another favorite. Not only could you touch the stingrays, but you could also crawl through a 30 foot tunnel and watch them swim around you and pop up right in the middle of their home!
Research ahead of time to find out what time the shark feeding is. It is a show you don’t want to miss and it only happens once a day.
There are a few other times during the day when the divers get in the shark tank for a presentation.
Seahorses: Unbridled Fun was certainly an exhibit that lived up to its name. There is something magical about watching these creatures swim about, and I am always amazed at the diversity and creativity of God’s creation.
The children can let their creative juices flow and design a sea horse or sea dragon of their own. Their creation will swim across the screen above, but you can also choose to have their creations emailed to you.
The entire aquarium is set up as one big one way loop that you walk through, so to reach the entrance/exit you will either need to back track or rush ahead. Our kids certainly did not mind making several passes through Gator Alley, home of Mighty Mike. At 14 feet and 800 pounds he was certainly an impressive sight!
Halfway through the aquarium you will come to the Frog Bog - a playground for little ones to run off some energy and our girls to satisfy their insatiable need to always be doing gymnastics.
Don’t rest too long because some of the most exciting parts of the aquarium await you.
We loved Amazon Tunnel, a 32.5 foot long tunnel holding some of the world’s largest freshwater fish. Ring of Fire: World of the Octopus is home to not only the octopus, but starfish and jellyfish. We were mesmerized!
We also spent a lot of time watching the Penguins. Presentations are given here throughout the day, so you may want to research those times as well.
Even exiting the aquarium is exciting as you walk across a 6 inch bridge over the shark tank! Enjoy your day!!!
Where are you heading next? Be sure to check out my travel page for links to some of our favorite adventures.
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