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Location
Accessibility
Sensory-friendly programming (AuSome Aquarium: Great Lakes 360)
Best time
Visit on a weekday (especially Monday) to avoid crowds and have a more relaxed experience with the interactive exhibits and animal encounters.
Visitor tip
Time your visit around the daily presentations: penguin encounter at 10am, sea lion show at 11am, and sea turtle feeding at 12pm. These are highlight experiences that shouldn't be missed.
About Aquarium of Niagara
Sea life observed in exhibits & shows. Small aquatic center housing different species, interactive exhibits & kid-friendly shows.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Highlights
- Penguin Encounter, Seal Encounter, shark feeding, Great Lakes 360 expansion
- Interactive Experiences
- Meet seals, sea lions, penguins; feed sharks, rays, turtles; trainer for a day; behind-the-scenes tours
What visitors say
My son (10) loves sea creatures. This aquarium was a good mixture of education and entertainment! We especially enjoyed the sea lion show, the penguins, & the touch tank. Spent about 1.5 hrs to see all the exhibits.
It is very small, but it has some nice exhibits. My kids found it a bit underwhelming, but we enjoyed the jelly fish and the turtle. The parking is $5 which woukd be reasonable if not for the fact that it was already overpriced for…
Had a wonderful time at the Aquarium of Niagara! The $25 ticket is totally worth it as it includes multiple entries to both the Aquarium and the Great Lakes area. 🐧🐠 The place is clean, well-maintained, and great for families — loved…
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Did You Know?
- Great Lakes 360 expansion features 16 immersive freshwater ecosystem exhibits included with general admission
- Offers 'Trainer for a Day' interactive program allowing visitors to work directly with aquarium staff and animals
- Features AuSome Aquarium sensory-friendly programming specifically designed for guests with autism spectrum disorder
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