What families say

Families consistently love the split layout—one building for river/freshwater life, one for ocean—with both called well worth the visit, plus highlights like a turtle nursery, fish nursery, and a butterfly area. Plan for a solid 3-4 hours (some say they still didn't see everything), and know it's a big space with escalators and elevators available for strollers, wheelchairs, or anyone needing a slower pace, with benches and bathrooms scattered throughout. Kids get little interactive games around the exhibits, and if you time it right you might catch a farmers market out front too.

Ages 4–16