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Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
860-572-5955
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Ranked #3 of 12 attractions in Mystic
Type: Aquariums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the... more » Owner description: Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the last. Exhibits put you in close proximity to whales, penguins, sea lions and a 30,000-gallon tank, where exotic fish from around the world strut their stuff. « less
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We participated in this program. Basically we hung out with the trainers and went behind the scene. We were able to feed the penguins. Went back stage of the sea lion show. Helped trained the belugas (whales). Lots of hands on. We also hand fed some of the sting rays. It is an awesome program. Kinda pricy but well worth... More

New York City, New York
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27 reviews 27 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

having been to a few aquariums - this one isn't the largest but it is definitely very beautiful. The beluga whales are a highlight!

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clifton
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

The money spend goes to taking care of the animals. This includes paying staff, keeping the animals happy, fed, warm or cold enough, and taking care of them with sick. I will support this effort by going to the aquarium whenever I can, and enjoying all I see and learn while there.

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Waterbury, Connecticut
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Went here on a weekend getaway to Mystic. This a great place to go with friends, as a couple, or with the kids. There's lots of attractions and animals to see and the Beluga whales are always a hit. We were there for about 3 hours and were able to see everything and still have plenty of time to go... More

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New Hampshire
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7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We visited here over school break in April. This aquarium is fantastic. A great variety of animals, lots of touch tanks for the kids, a sea lion show that was fun and a cool 4D movie. The tanks are all pristine and the animals are well taken care of. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely recommend!

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Bristol CT
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21 reviews 21 reviews
7 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

My family spent a day at Mystic Aquarium in late April. While it is quite pricey to get in, it is a very nice aquarium. The beluga whale exhibit is beautiful, the sea lion show is lots of fun, and we loved the titanic exhibit!! We spent a good 3 hours walking around and were able to see everything while... More

Glastonbury, Connecticut
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34 reviews 34 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I love this place! I love everything about it! The fish are beautiful. The jellyfish are amazing and the fact that you get to interact makes the experience more amazing. I have visited this place a lot of times and even though it is small, it is amazing.

Boston, Massachusetts
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This aquarium located in Mystic, CT is a small, but very nice aquarium. A great family outing (even for teens!) and not to expensive. Great Titanic exhibition. And the staff are very nice and knowledgeable.

Oceanside, New York
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64 reviews 64 reviews
29 attraction reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

This was a good 2-3 hr visit with 2 21/2 yr olds. They loved the beluga whales, which were fascinated by objects held up to the glass. The indoor tanks with jellyfish and tropical fish were also favorites. The sea lions and penguins weren't too active when we visited but the bullfrogs were a big hit with the toddlers. We... More

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Arlington, Massachusetts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Nice attraction, set up like an outdoor zoo with different exhibits in different areas. Allows people to be more spread out and not fighting to see the same thing.

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