New
England Aquarium
Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 973-5200
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm,
Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Payment:
American Express, Cash, Discove, MasterCard, Visa
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The
Overview:
Within its compact exhibit space, the aquarium shows off
everything from a 500-pound sea turtle to a ghostly swirl of
jellyfish just inside the front entrance. Flap your wings at
the African and rockhopper penguins basking in the
floodlights, then follow the spiral walkway up and around
the Giant Ocean Tank. Ask about feeding times--sometimes you
can stand inches from divers hand-feeding undersea
creatures. Kids will want to catch the sea lion presentation
(you'll enjoy it, too, if you're a fan of unabashed animal
cuteness); the tricks are amusing, but won't be mistaken for
a sophsiticated Seaworld performance.
The Experience:
Crowds can be a
problem at this aquarium. On weekends, arrive either at
opening time or toward the end of the day to avoid them. On
weekdays, things quiet down after school trips depart
mid-afternoon. |
