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Sea Life Aquarium at Legoland California
One LEGOLAND Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Best: The park is open from 10am to 7pm today, with the Water Park open from 10:30am to 5pm and the SEA LIFE Aquarium from 10:30am to 7:30pm.
✅ AZA Certified 🍽️ Dining ♿ Accessible
Google 4.7 ⭐
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0 Mystic Aquarium
Mystic, CT
Best: Today's Hours: 9am–5pm
🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
🐟 10,000
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Powell, OH
Best: The zoo is open today from 9am to 6pm, making it a great time to visit.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 Greater Cleveland Aquarium
2000 Sycamore Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
Best: The aquarium is open daily from 10am to 5pm, making it accessible for visitors throughout the week. Special events may affect crowd levels, so checking the event calendar is recommended.
🍽️ Dining ♿ Accessible 🚗 Parking
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🐟 3,600
Audubon Aquarium
New Orleans, LA
Best: Open Daily | 10 AM - 5 PM. Last ticket sold at 4:00 PM. Last entry at 4:30 PM. Closed on Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
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0 Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater, FL
Best: The aquarium is open daily, and special events are held throughout the year. Check the website for specific event dates and times.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.2 ⭐
0 Miami Seaquarium
Miami, FL
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Google 4.6 ⭐
0 Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL
Best: The Florida Aquarium is best visited during weekdays to avoid large crowds, especially during special events like Father's Day.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory
Panacea, FL
Google 4.5 ⭐
0 Dauphin Island Sea Lab
Dauphin Island, AL
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.3 ⭐
🐟 4,000
PPG Aquarium at Pittsburgh Zoo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Best: Spring through fall for full experience
🎭 Shows ✅ AZA Certified 🍽️ Dining
0 
0 New York Aquarium
Bronx, NY
Best: April – October for Wild Encounters
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
🐟 250
Key West Aquarium
Key West, FL
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.4 ⭐
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🐟 50,000
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
Best: Glow Nights every night this summer from 4PM-9PM
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
🐟 300
Oregon Coast Aquarium
Newport, OR
Best: The aquarium is open today from 10:00am to 6:00pm. It is advisable to visit during weekdays for fewer crowds.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.1 ⭐
0 Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
Omaha, NE
✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23451
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
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0 Steinhart Aquarium
55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118, United States
Best: Public hours are Monday–Saturday: 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Thursday NightLife (21+) is from 6–10 p.m.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 200
New England Aquarium
Boston, MA
Best: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 Seaside Aquarium
Seaside, OR
Best: The Seaside Aquarium is open year-round, but winter and summer hours may vary. It is recommended to check specific hours by calling (503) 738-6211.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center
431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Best: The aquarium is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Sundays, which is a good time to visit.
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🐟 90
Maria Mitchell Aquarium
32 Washington Street, Nantucket, MA 02554
Best: The MMA Aquarium will re-open on June 9, 2025, and is open Monday - Friday from 10am - 4pm and Saturday from 10am - 1pm. Closed on Sundays.
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0 Calvert Marine Museum
Solomons, MD
🎭 Shows 🚗 Parking
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 8,000
Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium
Pittsburgh, PA
Best: The zoo is open today from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with the last admission at 4:30 PM.
🎭 Shows ✅ AZA Certified ♿ Accessible
Google 4.5 ⭐
0 Great Lakes Aquarium
Duluth, MN
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.4 ⭐
0 Seattle Aquarium
Best: Regular hours: 9:30 am – 6 pm, Last entry at 5 pm
✅ AZA Certified 🍽️ Dining ♿ Accessible
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0 California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco, CA
🎭 Shows
Google 4.1 ⭐
0 The Florida Aquarium
Tampa, FL
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
West Palm Beach, FL
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 10,000
Tennessee Aquarium
Chattanooga, TN
Best: Plan ahead and purchase timed-entry Aquarium tickets online in advance. Due to capacity limits, some time slots may sell out - especially on weekends or holidays.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.0 ⭐
🐟 100
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Santa Monica, CA
Best: The aquarium is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Special hours on 6/20 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.1 ⭐
0 Dallas World Aquarium
✅ AZA Certified
0 0 Alabama Aquarium
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 Richard Friedrich Aquarium
3903 N. St. Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78212-3199
Best: The best time to visit San Antonio Zoo is during the cooler months, typically from late fall to early spring, avoiding peak summer heat.
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🐟 350
LEGOLAND California
Carlsbad, CA
✅ AZA Certified 🚗 Parking
Google 4.2 ⭐
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🐟 500
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
Best: The aquarium is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.8 ⭐
0 Belle Isle Aquarium
Detroit, MI
Best: Summer hours through Labor Day: Thursday to Sunday, 10 AM - 4 PM.
♿ Accessible 🚗 Parking
Google 4.7 ⭐
⭐ Featured
🐟 8,000
Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
Norwalk, CT
Best: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.5 ⭐
0 Oklahoma Aquarium
Jenks, OK
Google 4.6 ⭐
0 Austin Aquarium
Austin, TX
Best: The aquarium is open Monday to Thursday from 10 AM to 6 PM, Friday from 10 AM to 7 PM, Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM, and Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM. It is advisable to visit during weekdays to avoid crowds.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.0 ⭐
0 Kipp Aquarium
6200 Hermann Park Drive
Houston, TX 77030
Directions & Parking
713-533-6500
Contact Us
Best: Today is June 15, 2025. The zoo is open from 9am to 5pm, with the last entry at 4pm.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
🐟 500
Texas State Aquarium
Corpus Christi, TX
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
0 Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach, FL
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.1 ⭐
⭐ Featured
0 Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL
Best: Summer, 9 am - 5 pm
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 Mote Marine Laboratory
Sarasota, FL
Best: The best time to visit Mote is during weekdays, especially in the morning when crowds are smaller. Summer months can be busy due to school vacations.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Dubuque, IA
Best: Summer/Fall (May 24 – November 1) from 9 AM – 5 PM Daily, with special late nights until 8 PM on Thursdays during June & July.
✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 St. Augustine Aquarium
St. Augustine, FL
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 San Antonio Aquarium
San Antonio, TX
Best: Monday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Easter Sunday: 12:00 AM - 7:00 PM
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.2 ⭐
0 North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island
3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 160, Raleigh, NC 27604
Best: The North Carolina Aquariums welcome guests to enjoy each location. Visitors can make reservations online.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
0 
0 The Dallas World Aquarium
Dallas, TX
Google 4.7 ⭐
🐟 90
MMA Aquarium & Sea Shop
Nantucket, MA
Google 4.6 ⭐
🐟 500
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
Best: The zoo is open daily, with hours from 9 am to 4 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 5 pm on weekends. Special hours may apply for events, such as opening late at 10 am for the Sound to Narrows Race on June 14.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.8 ⭐
0 Alabama Aquarium at Dauphin Island Sea Lab
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
0
🐟 5,000
SEA LIFE Arizona
Tempe, AZ
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 North Carolina Aquariums
Raleigh, NC
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.8 ⭐
🐟 300
Shreveport Aquarium
Shreveport, LA
Best: Monday to Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM, Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM, Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ♿ Accessible
Google 4.2 ⭐
⭐ Featured
🐟 100
Downtown Aquarium
Houston, TX
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.3 ⭐
🐟 2,000
Michigan Sea Life Aquarium
SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium | Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
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Opening times today: 10am - 5:30pm (Last entry is one hour before closing.)
Best: June 2 - June 16, 2025 for World Ocean Celebration; June 5 - August 3, 2025 for The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.2 ⭐
🐟 15,000
Adventure Aquarium
Camden, NJ
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 9,000
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Toledo, Ohio
Best: Spring through fall for outdoor exhibits
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0 Newport Aquarium
Newport, KY
Best: Experience The Magic Through June 22! Select Days: See Them Every Day Except Tuesdays
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.5 ⭐
0 Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Glen Echo, MD
Best: Summer hours start June 16, weekdays 11 am - 5 pm, weekends 9 am - 5 pm. For inclement weather, check glenechopark.org for closure status.
🎭 Shows
Google 4.0 ⭐
0 World Aquarium
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Mississippi Aquarium
Gulfport, MS
♿ Accessible 🚗 Parking
Google 4.6 ⭐
0 ABQ BioPark Aquarium
Albuquerque, NM
Best: Open 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Sunday. Winter Hours: Closed Mondays between Veteran's Day and President's Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, and January 1.
🚗 Parking
Google 4.5 ⭐
0 Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Tarpon Springs, FL
Best: We are open every day 10-5. Come on in!
Google 4.6 ⭐
🐟 10,000
SEA LIFE Minnesota
Bloomington, Minnesota
Best: Weekday mornings or late afternoons
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
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🐟 1,700
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
Kansas City, MO
✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.7 ⭐
0 South Carolina Aquarium
Charleston, SC
Best: daily 9am-5pm
✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.6 ⭐
0 Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Draper, UT
Best: Daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with extended hours on Mondays until 8:00 p.m. Last entry is one hour before close. Aquarium hours may change for special events.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
San Pedro, CA
🎭 Shows ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
0 SEA LIFE at Mall of America
Bloomington, MN
🐠 Encounters
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 10,000
Toledo Zoo and Aquarium
2 Hippo Way, Toledo, OH 43609
Best: Member Mornings are from 9 - 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Twilight Evenings are from 4 – 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays through August 28.
✅ AZA Certified 🍽️ Dining 🚗 Parking
0 
0 Sea Life Park Hawaii
Waimānalo, HI
Best: The park is closed today, May 11, due to a power outage. It will re-open on May 12.
Google 4.2 ⭐
0 Long Island Aquarium
Riverhead, NY
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.5 ⭐
🐟 256
Children’s Aquarium Dallas
Dallas, TX
🐠 Encounters
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 Birch Aquarium at Scripps
La Jolla, CA
🎭 Shows ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
🐟 80
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Woods Hole, MA
Best: Summer hours start on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 4 pm. Closed Sundays, Mondays, and federal holidays.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ♿ Accessible
Google 4.4 ⭐
0 National Aquarium
Baltimore, MD
Best: 9 am - 9 pm
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.4 ⭐
0 Sea Life Minnesota Aquarium
Best: The aquarium is open today from 10am to 8pm.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
0
🐟 5,000
Sea Life Arizona
Best: June 2 - June 16, 2025 for World Ocean Celebration; June 5 - August 3, 2025 for The Great Pirates & Mermaids Adventure.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
0 
0 Waikiki Aquarium
Honolulu, HI
Best: Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Facility closes at 5:00 p.m.)
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters 🍽️ Dining
Google 4.8 ⭐
🐟 30,000
OdySea Aquarium
Scottsdale, AZ
Best: The aquarium is open 7 days a week, with hours varying by day. It is recommended to visit during weekdays for fewer crowds, especially in the morning.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.2 ⭐
0 Wonders of Wildlife Museum & Aquarium
500 W Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO 65807
Best: Father's Day Special Offer on June 15, 2025, with 50% off general admission tickets for dads.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
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0 Birch Aquarium
2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, CA 92037
Best: 9 am - 7 pm
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters
Google 4.2 ⭐
0 Moody Gardens
Galveston, TX
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
Google 4.3 ⭐
0 Moody Gardens Aquarium
Moody Gardens, Galveston, Texas
Best: Open 365 days a year, with today's attractions hours from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
🎭 Shows 🐠 Encounters ✅ AZA Certified
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