Mystic Aquarium, Mystic

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#1 of 195 in Parks in Connecticut

Aquarium · Zoo / Aquarium

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See one of the United States' largest outdoor beluga whale exhibits at Mystic Aquarium, and get close-up with sharks, sea lions, penguins, octopi, and other ocean critters. Get hands on at touch exhibits where you can feel a reptile, stingray, shark, or crustacean. For an additional fee, you can get even closer during an animal encounter program with an African penguin, beluga whale, or even feed stingrays. Children and grownups can take educational programs at the aquarium to find out more about the marine life and conservation practices. Bring your own food and dine at the outdoor picnic area or try out the on-site cafe, which offers burgers, pizzas, snacks, wraps, and so on. Put Mystic Aquarium into our Mystic holiday builder website to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Mystic.

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By anywhereonearth

FISHY for sure -- as it should be --- a lovely Aquarium. Penguins, eels, and much much more. A good 2 hours out or longer in the summer. If I lived there would get a membership.

FISHY for sure -- as it should be --- a lovely Aquarium. Penguins, eels, and much much more. A good 2 hours out or longer in the summer. If I lived there would get a membership. more »
By mary ann b

This was a wonderful day, we visited and interacted with our grandsons. Totally accessible with my walker.

This was a wonderful day, we visited and interacted with our grandsons. Totally accessible with my walker. more »

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By Paul J. Manning

Went to the Mystic Aquarium and had a wonderful visit. Very educational and many interesting sea creatures to view and learn about. Many exhibits one can touch the animals, the visiting children were all ecstatic while learning about ocean life and conservation. A big shout out to the food prep there, I had a BLT that was really amazing! I highly recommend a trip to the Aquarium, quite fun.

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By Michael Amaral

A smaller aquarium but fun for all ages. A normal visit will be about one to two hours depending on what you want to see. Everything is nicely organized and usually not over crowded. It's a great time for the family if they have an interest in aquatic life, with plenty of exhibits and interactive ones.

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