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Niagara
Falls Aquarium
Aquarium
of Niagara Falls is a popular tourist attraction in New York
state that features over 2000 species like sea lions, Peruvian
penguins, dolphins, sharks...
Niagara Falls aquarium, located among other popular attractions in Niagara New York, is known as "First Inland Oceanarium", located outside of the State Park, opened the door 30 years ago, and is a home of over 50 exhibits.
Visiting Niagara Falls Aquarium
Aquarium
of Niagara Falls, NY features over 2000 species, including small
fish,
piranhas, sea lions, dolphins, sharks, Peruvian penguins and other sea
animals.You will have an opportunity to see and enjoy just a tiny part of aquatic life that lived in different ecosystems, from Pacific Ocean, Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
Buying Niagara USA Discovery Pass provides you an admission to the aquarium and to the other attractions including Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, trolley ride, Niagara Adventure theater and Discovery Center. Seeing and admiring American Falls is for free of course.
If you are situated in one of the hotels or motels in Niagara Falls, Canada, and planning to spend the majority of your time there, then you can skip this attraction since Marineland is more convenient.
Aquarium of Niagara Falls is quite small. You will need not more than 1-2 hours to see all the animals and shows. Since the aquarium is so small, your kids will be occupied with the activities and many small shows and attractions around.
If the weather in Niagara Falls is not OK for your outdoor activities or to visit different attractions, the aquarium is a perfect spot for you and your family and time to spend together.
What is great about this aquarium is the fact that most of the animals are rescued. Right after you enter the aquarium, you will find few harbor seals, with each biography that provides and reveals some upsetting injuries they suffered from.
What a shame.
Every 90 minutes there are marine demonstrations where you can watch sea lions' performance. You can also interact with these great animals, feeding them.
Niagara Falls aquarium allows you to interact with some of the animals. Here is the schedule of the performances available.
- Peruvian Penguin Feedings (10:00am and 3:00pm).
- Sea Lion Shows (11:00, 1:00, 3:30, 6:00) - you will be entertained by California sea lions, doing performance in a central pool.
- Seal Presentations (10:30am and 4:30pm).
- Shark Feedings (11:30am).
- Tidal Pool Feedings (11:30am).
Birthday parties at Niagara Falls aquarium
If you are planning a birthday party for the kids and their interaction with the animals, then Niagara aquarium might be the right choice.Here is what is included:
- Touch tank session
- Pizza, cake, and drinks
- A special sea lion show
- Access to all exhibits
- Ages eight and up - Your choice of a seal, sea lion, or penguin encounter
Admission to the Niagara Falls aquarium:
- $9.50 (Adults)
- $6.00 (Children 4-12)
- $7.50 (Seniors 60 and Over)
- free for children under 3.
The Aquarium is open daily from 9-5 (6:30 on summer)
Directions to Niagara Falls Aquarium:
Address:701 Whirlpool Street, 14301, Niagara Falls New York, USA
Directions from the South:
- Take the I-90 East to the 190 North
- Go across Grand Island
- Immediately after the 2nd bridge, take exit 21-Robert Moses Pkwy
- Exit the parkway to the right at the city and through traffic exit, which is John B. Daly Blvd
- Take John B. Daly Blvd to the end and turn left onto Niagara Street
- Go down two stoplights and turn right onto Third Street
- The Niagara Falls aquarium is down three blocks on your left
Directions from the North (Canada):
- Take the QEW to the Rainbow Bridge
- After entering the United States, turn left at the second stop light onto Rainbow Blvd North
- Go down one block and turn right onto Main Street
- At the next corner turn left onto Whirlpool Street
- The Aquarium of Niagara is down one block on your right
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