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Location
Parking
Parking lot across the street, $8 per day
Accessibility
Elevators, handicap bathroom, wagons allowed
Visitor tip
The bubble cage and bubble area are the standout attractions that generate the most enthusiasm from visitors. Consider prioritizing these exhibits early in your visit, especially if you have limited time.
About Downtown Aquarium
Sprawling complex with a state-of-the-art aquarium housing 500+ species, plus a restaurant & lounge.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Exhibits
- Freshwater and saltwater fish exhibits, shark exhibit, sawfish, tiger exhibit, otter encounter at entrance, stingray petting area, jellyfish touch tanks
- Admission
- approximately $28 general admission
What visitors say
This was such a fun aquarium! I was surprised with how many exhibits, lots to see and learn. In addition we decided to eat there, the food was amazing! I ordered a Cajun dish with craw fish, shrimp and a andouille sausage. It was a…
I love exploring places with my girlfriend. She's awesome. And i enjoyed the Denver aquarium, the reason for the 3 stars was i think mostly because I went with such high expectations. The place is a bit old, and dated. I guess I…
The aquarium lets you be a little kid again and is even great to bring your littles too as well. Typical length of a visit for us has been between 1 to 2 hours then another hour or so at the gift shop and restaurant. Even though the…
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Did You Know?
- Features a live beehive as a permanent exhibit, allowing children to observe real bee behavior and learn about pollination in an interactive educational setting
- Designed with Montessori-inspired principles, including thoughtfully prepared spaces, open-ended play stations, and child-scaled bathrooms to build independence and confidence in young learners
- Maintains changing exhibits that rotate throughout the year, including dinosaur exhibits, ensuring repeat visits offer new learning experiences
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