An organization that is doing fantastic things! Tripadvisor rating: 4 out of 5 stars.
Parrotfish with an Amusing Expression XD Photo by Nature Photographer Pam Hirst at PKH Photography. Writing by Freelance Content Writer and Travel Blogger Meghan Hirst at Meghan Hirst, Writer.
Mystic Aquarium is one of the top-tier aquariums in the U.S. and the leading rescue and rehabilitation center for ocean mammals in the northeast. Around eight hundred thousand visitors flock here each year (I expected the number to be higher due to their reputation!) Their mission is to get the public to become enthusiastic about protecting ocean wildlife. This is done through four means: engaging exhibits, education programs, conservation endeavors, and dedicated research.
Other than parrotfish, some of the animals you can observe here are whales, sharks, penguins, seals, and two different species of sea lions. You can also pet small sting rays in the Ray Touch pool. I was disappointed that there were no horseshoe crabs because they are my favorite marine animal :(
Do not forget to purchase a souvenir at the Gift Store! It is pretty big and there are a lot of interesting things for sale. I got a shirt with sea otters on it :D If you do not have time to stop in, online ordering and shipping is available.
Important additional details:
The aquarium is open seven days a week. Their hours vary, but they are usually 10 AM to 4 PM.
Buying tickets online instead of at the entrance is highly encouraged since this is a popular destination. This will save time for the volunteers as well as the guests.
The admission fee is expensive for a small-scale aquarium. However, in our opinion, it is still well worth the money because it goes towards an amazing cause.
You should take the weather into consideration when planning your trip. Some of the exhibits are outdoors and walking around in the rain was a little unpleasant.
For more information, check out the aquarium's website at Mysticaquarium.Org.
Sea View Snack Bar is next!
What is your favorite marine animal? Have you seen it at an aquarium?
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