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Penguin Encounter
Meet the charismatic characters of Penguin Coast!
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Seal Encounter
Step into the seal exhibit to check out the care and training of our marine mammals.
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Sea Lion Snapshot
Get a one-on-one photo op with a California sea lion.
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Trainer for a Day
Spend the day with an Aquarium trainer for a look at this fascinating career!
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Aquarium Tours
Head behind-the-scenes to see what it takes to keep our animals happy and healthy.
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VISITOR EXPERIENCES

make your visit even more memorable

Meet seals, sea lions, and penguins up close, help feed stingrays, go behind the scenes, or see what it takes to be a trainer.

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EDUCATION

As a teacher I appreciate all the aquarium has done to make learning about the animals easy and engaging for children of all ages.  I especially love how flexible they are with designing an experience that meets the specific needs of a group.

Ronni McGrath, STEM Coordinator Niagara Falls City School District.

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SAFE SPACE

we’re always on a rescue mission

Many of the Aquarium’s residents are rescued animals that can’t be released safely back into the wild, so they stay comfortably here under our care. 

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PROMOTIONS & EVENTS

there are plenty of reasons to visit

From special events and seasonal celebrations to discounted admission programs, our goal is to make visits to the Aquarium a fun and affordable experience each and every time.

sea lion 5k

Hit the pavement in support of your favorite pinniped pals! Join us for a beautiful USATF certified 5K race along the picturesque Niagara Gorge.

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party on the plaza

We’re celebrating our community with a free event on Whirlpool Commons.

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discount programs

Enjoy free or discounted admission through special partner programs.

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nature stories walks

Join us for a FREE monthly guided walking tour of the Niagara Gorge on the trail system that surrounds the Aquarium.

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day camps

Day camps at the Aquarium provide kids and teens with an inside look at some exciting career opportunities.

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KEMP'S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE

meet our newest rescued resident

Get to know Squirt, a non-releasable sea turtle whose story of resilience makes him a true ambassador for his critically endangered counterparts in the wild.

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