Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration - Connecticut

Address:55 Coogan Blvd
Mystic, Connecticut
Tel: (860) 572-5955

Enjoy a terrific show that includes five Beluga whales squealing and twirling, or see sea lions up-close and in action. Watch African black-footed penguins through underwater viewing windows. Discover the animals that live in the Amazon by day and the mysterious creatures that emerge at night like creepy tarantulas, poisonous frogs, slithering snakes, fascinating piranha, and soaring bats. At the Return to Titanic exhibit you can see a 25-foot replica of the famous ship's bow and a 14-foot replica of one of the boilers. Other exhibits have names like Ray Touch Pool, Alaskan Coast, and Sunlit Seas.

Especially for kids: Animal Rides.

Extras: Shows, Educational Presentations.

Open 10 am to 5 pm. $$$ (Expensive)

Roll up your sleeves, reach in and touch the back of a cownose ray as it swims by! You may even get a playful splash!. Visit the new XD Motion Theater and hang on for an incredible ride! Put on the 3D glasses and experience a Motion Movie brought to life right before your eyes! In our main building you'll encounter the amazing richness and variety of our planet's habitats and life forms. Special attractions include: Hidden Amazon and the Bat Cave, underwater viewing of the sea lions, an exhibit on rays, The Coral Reef, Discovery Lab and other changing exhibits. There's always something new to discover, so dive in! Ask about a behind the scenes tour.