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Visitor tip
Plan extra time for the stingray feeding and petting experience - it's the most mentioned highlight across reviews, with visitors reporting they 'spent way too much time' with them. Ask staff about feeding times to maximize this interactive experience.
Best time
Arrive early in your visit to explore the rainforest exhibit and touch tanks before they get crowded, then dedicate time to the stingray areas. This sequence allows you to experience both major attractions at their best.
Visitor tip
Engage with the staff about animal facts and feeding demonstrations. Reviews specifically praise staff like Tom and Patti for their enthusiasm and knowledge-sharing - ask them about featured animals and keeper talks to enhance the educational experience.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Hours
- Daily 11am-6pm (last admission 5:15pm)
- Highlights
- Aquatic reptiles, rainforest exhibit, new VR experience
- Special Programs
- Birthday parties, school field trips, event venue
What visitors say
Had an absolute blast. I may have spent way too much time with the Stingrays. I honestly adore them. Midas is my favorite!! Little Cownose!! Thank ya'll so much for answering questions and the photos. Definitely will be back next year!…
Once I was inside I remembered that I had been here years before with my older children and they had loved it too! What a great, approachable aquarium to spend a few happy hours away from sun and sand! A cool oasis with string rays to…
Must see! This place should have 5 stars. One of the best, friendliest, and we'll designed aquariums. Staff is phenomenal, especially Tom and Patti. What excellent people you have who truly love the animals and sharing their love with…
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Did You Know?
- Features an interactive VR Experience with 9 different options available, providing immersive digital encounters alongside traditional aquarium exhibits
- Stingrays are the most frequently mentioned exhibit element across visitor reviews with 162 mentions, including named individual rays like 'Midas' that visitors remember and return to see
- Staff engagement is exceptionally high with 241 mentions of 'friendly staff' across reviews, with specific staff members like Tom and Patti frequently praised for their animal knowledge and passion
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