What families say

Kids tend to love the sea lions, sea otters, and the shark tunnel tank where sharks swim overhead, plus the Aquatheater sea lion show and 4D theater—good tie-ins for biology topics like cephalopods and marine phyla. Most exhibits are indoors, so it's a solid choice in cold or off-season months, and weekday visits (like Mondays) tend to be quiet with easy parking. One reviewer familiar with the aquarium from decades ago found it smaller and less impressive than before, with some empty exhibits, but recent visitors overall rate it highly for maintenance, friendly staff, and immersive exhibit design.

Ages 4–18