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Visitor tip
Don't miss the Insectarium, especially the butterfly garden and honey bee exhibit - visitors consistently report it's a highlight that rivals or exceeds the aquarium exhibits themselves, making it a unique differentiator worth planning time for
Best time
Visit on a weekday morning (like Tuesday) to avoid crowds and have a more comfortable experience exploring the exhibits at your own pace
Visitor tip
Try the optional Virtual Reality experience (sharks and dolphins films) for an enhanced educational component, and visit the interactive stingray petting area and penguin viewing areas - these are consistently highlighted as must-see attractions
About Audubon Aquarium
Varied marine life, plus insects. Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.
What visitors say
We had a great time at the aquarium and the added insect section. My children (13 year olds) spent quite a bit of time in the insect section and enjoyed all of it, particularly the butterfly garden. The Cafe Ocean is nice and we had…
Worth the Wonder, Even If the Price Makes You Blink My 9 year old looked at me halfway through and said, “This is the best aquarium I’ve been to in my entire life.” Honestly, that kind of settles it. The aquarium is genuinely…
Super fun experience! Lots of great exhibits and animals. My favorites were the butterfly exhibit and watching those mesmerizing jellyfish. The insectarium was very cool too - especially the honey bee exhibit. I went on a Tuesday…
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Did You Know?
- Features a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks, and a walk-through tunnel for immersive viewing
- Combines both aquarium and insectarium exhibits in one attraction, with a notably popular butterfly garden that frequently delights visitors
- Offers interactive stingray petting experiences, mentioned in 81 reviews as a highlight attraction
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