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The circular, four-story Giant Ocean Tank holding more than 200,000 gallons of water is an impressive sight at the New England Aquarium in Boston. With 3 surrounding levels of exhibits, galleries, hands-on tidepools, discovery centers and more, a must see in Boston!
The New England Aquarium in
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THE LARGEST SHARK AND RAY TOUCH TANK ON THE EAST COAST |
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A hands-on tidepool for touching and handling various sea creatures
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Curious George Discovery Corner - a place designed for young visitors |
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An outdoor seal exhibit located on the Aquarium Plaza, that's a favorite of both tourists and local residents |
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Thousands of sea creatures from hundreds of different species |
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Special events and presentations throughout the year |
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The new Penguin Power Exhibit |
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Here is what you can SEE and EXPERIENCE at the New England Aquarium...
Within its compact exhibit space, the Aquarium shows off everything from a lumbering, 500-pound sea turtle, to a tapestry of colorful tropical fish. The spectacular Giant Ocean Tank is at the center of the aquarium and encircled by 3 levels of exhibits, galleries, displays and thousands of sea creatures from hundreds of different species. The Aquarium's scores of other tanks are well-designed side trips.
New Exhibit!
THE LARGEST SHARK AND RAY TOUCH TANK ON THE EAST COAST
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank features sharks and rays in a mangrove-themed tank surrounded by shallow edges and viewing windows, allowing visitors to experience a close encounter with these animals. Visitors to this new exhibit can reach out and gently stroke cownose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic rays and epaulette sharks as they swim gracefully through the crystal clear water. The exhibit presents these incredible species in a way that highlights their importance in a healthy ocean ecosystem. It also emphasizes the value of conserving essential coastal habitats, such as mangroves and lagoons.
Meet the new sea lion pups!
Two frisky California sea lion pups are the newest arrivals at the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center. They join our colony of charming Northern fur seals in the open-air exhibit space with sweeping viewsof Boston Harbor. Make connections between marine mammals and humans through engaging programs and learn about the challenges facing marine mammals today.
The Penguin Power Exhibit: Protecting the Blue Planet.
Come experience this theme program. Bring the whole family to experience the Aquarium's action packed penguin exhibit. Join the penguin super hero team and follow interactive exhibits through the Aquarium to find out what you can do to help protect penguins around the world. Witness the heroic feats of these feathered super heroes as you make your way through one amazing exhibit to another. Be sure to pick up your Penguin Power Adventure Guide to help you follow the Penguin Team throughout the Aquarium.
Then it's off to the Boston Harbor Island Beach Exhibit, where birds scamper along an authenticated sandy shoreline, while soles burrow in the sand and lumpfish swim in the surf.
The Gulf of Maine Exhibit, featuring such local mainstays as Atlantic cod and halibut, rare blue and golden lobsters, and the notoriously ugly monkfish (or goosefish), might be your next stop.
The New England Aquarium in Boston is much more than a place to see aquatic life. It's a place focused on raising people's awareness of the environment through exhibits, education programs and outreach programs.
Expand your mind in the Thinking Gallery! The Thinking Gallery is a series of exhibits designed to both engage and entertain your brain. Watch out! Don't overload any circuits!
Let your children run free in the Curious George Discovery Corner, while you kick back, relax and just watch them explore. It's a place designed for young visitors with bright colors, child-sized chairs, hand-on presentations and special steps that give a closer look at the Aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank.
You won't want to miss the Freshwater Gallery. Explore wildlife originating from all across the globe, from the flooded forests of the Amazon River Basin to the still waters of a New England pond.
Come experience the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center's engaging programs and new, interactive exhibit space. Draw connections between marine mammals and humans and learn about the challenges marine mammals face in our oceans today.
Get your eTicket today for the New England Aquarium in Boston. so the Staff members can tell you where to find the exhibit on schooling, or the flashlight fishes with their glowing false eyes! |
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The Spectacular Seadragon in Camouflage
The Giant Ocean Tank encircled by 3 levels of fun!
Rockhoppers in the Penguin Exhibit
Just a few of the Amazing Jellies 
New England Aquarium and Marine Mammal Center
Cownose Ray
Marine Mammal Center
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