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Layton Aquarium & Wildlife

Name: Layton Aquarium & Wildlife
Address: 1201 N Hill Field Rd #1072, Layton, UT 84041, Layton, UT, US
Telephone: (385) 381-6783
Rating: 4.6

★★★★☆ 4.6 (8043 reviews)

📍 1201 N Hill Field Rd #1072, Layton, UT 84041

📞 (385) 381-6783

🌐 www.laytonaquarium.com

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–7 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–7 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–7 PM
Thursday	11 AM–7 PM
Friday	11 AM–7 PM
Saturday	11 AM–7 PM
Sunday	12–6 PM

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About Layton Aquarium & Wildlife

Hands-on encounters with marine life. Aquarium with themed habitats & hands-on activities, feeding stations & snorkeling with stingrays. Layton Aquarium & Wildlife is uniquely located inside a shopping mall, making it an indoor walkthrough aquarium experience rather than a traditional standalone facility. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,043 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Best For: All ages
Highlights: Sea lions, tropical fish, birds, ocean and wildlife creatures
Admission: Starting at $13.99, children under 2 free
Hours: Mon–Sat 11AM–7PM, Sun 12PM–6PM

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Layton Aquarium & Wildlife is uniquely located inside a shopping mall, making it an indoor walkthrough aquarium experience rather than a traditional standalone facility
⭐The facility offers interactive 'doctor fish' experiences where visitors can get fish manicures, a specialized hands-on encounter mentioned by 90+ reviewers
⭐Stingray interaction is a major draw with 423 review mentions, allowing visitors to pet and feed rays as they swim by in designated areas
⭐The aquarium maintains a diverse animal collection ranging from aquatic species (sharks, rays, tropical fish) to terrestrial animals (bengal cats, sloths, porcupines, goats, snakes, spiders), packed into a compact mall-based space
⭐Current promotion offers 25% off admission with online ticket purchases, reducing standard adult admission from $13.99, with children under 2 admitted free

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Buy tickets online in advance to save a few dollars on admission. Reviews mention paying $15 each with online discounts available.
💬Wear removable layers of clothing - the aquarium is intentionally kept very hot to maintain proper temperatures for reptiles and tropical animals, which can be uncomfortable for visitors.
💬Plan for a relatively short visit (1-2 hours). The aquarium is located inside a mall and is compact, though you can go through multiple times on one ticket to maximize your experience.
💡Prioritize interactive animal feeding and petting experiences (stingrays, parakeets, doctor fish) as these are consistently highlighted as favorite activities. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful with these encounters and will assist with photos.
💬Skip or carefully consider premium animal encounters (sloths, porcupines, bengal cats) - they are quite expensive for only about 10 minutes of interaction, according to visitor reviews.