What to Expect

Learn more about how to get the most out of your Aquarium experience.

Insider Tips

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Buy Tickets or Reserve Your Spot In Advance

We don’t want you to miss a second of your experience, so be sure to purchase your tickets online BEFORE you arrive. Members, don’t forget to reserve your visit online!

Admissions

Make Plans For Parking

If you are visiting between April 1 and October 31, the $5 parking fee can be paid (credit card only) at one of the parking lot kiosks. Just make sure you purchase your admission first! Members, register your license plate number with us to enjoy FREE parking year-round.

Parking & Directions

We're Fully Accessible!

The Aquarium is wheelchair accessible. Need one for your visit? We have a limited number available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Just stop by Guest Services to inquire!

ABOUT OUR ACCESSIBILITY

Included With Admission

As you plan your visit, be sure to visit our Daily Events calendar and our Experiences tab at the top of the page to see the activities we're hosting each day!

Take Your Time!

Plan on spending around an hour and a half to enjoy the animals and exhibits.

One-Way Paths

You will notice one-way paths throughout the Aquarium, designed to help guests better navigate the facility and enjoy every exhibit. While the duration of your visit is not limited, we ask that guests follow the one-way path to ensure that everyone can have their best Aquarium experience.

Want to Avoid Larger Crowds?

The Aquarium sees higher numbers of guests on weekends and rainy days.

Thinking of Spring?

April to May is a popular time for young learners visiting us on field trips! Large school groups generally visit the Aquarium between 9am and 2pm on weekdays, in case you would like to schedule your visit to bypass this excitement.

Know What's Open

To provide exceptional care for our animals, on occasion an exhibit might need to close temporarily. Since refunds/exchanges are not offered in cases of closed areas or unavailable animals, please contact us prior to purchasing your tickets to ask about the availability of specific animals or experiences.

What's Under Construction

Watch Those Magnets!

Please be aware that some interactive exhibits contain magnets that may interfere with pacemakers, ICDs, and other implanted devices.

Add-On Experiences

Consider adding a Boat Tour to your visit. Be sure to watch for featured events, special openings, and behind-the-scenes tour experiences when planning which day and time you want to visit.

Boat Tours

What to Bring (And What Not)

Make Sure Your Stroller Fits

We understand that parents with little ones also come equipped with strollers! Keep in mind that strollers wider than 36” may not fit through some doorways. We do not provide strollers, nor can we offer stroller checking.

Leave Pets At Home

For the health and safety of every creature in the Aquarium, personal pets are not allowed to visit. Only service dogs, as defined by Titles II and III of the ADA, may accompany the guest for whom they are trained to assist.

OUR SERVICE ANIMAL POLICY

No Food Or Drinks, Please

For the safety of our animals, outside food and drink are NOT permitted in the exhibit areas.

Thank You For Not Smoking!

All Aquarium buildings are smoke-free (including electronic/vapor cigarettes). Smoking is permitted outside of the Aquarium only.

Lights Off!

We encourage you to take photos to record your amazing experiences! You are free to use the flash on your camera/phone, but for the safety of our animals, we do not permit the use of flashlights, laser pointers, or video lights.