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Aquarium of Niagara

701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
716 285 3575; 800 500 4609
Ranked #10 of 29 attractions in Niagara Falls
3.5 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
Type: Aquariums
Owner description: The "First Inland Oceanarium" features more than 1,500 marine animals including sharks, piranha, California sea lions and the endangered Peruvian... more » Owner description: The "First Inland Oceanarium" features more than 1,500 marine animals including sharks, piranha, California sea lions and the endangered Peruvian penguin. « less
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Niagara Falls, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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than this aquarium. I was not impressed, nor was my daughter.

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State of Confusion
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I would not go out of my way to this aquarium. It was part of the discovery pass (US) so we went through the aquarium and checked out the displays. They had a sea lion show and a harbor seal show. You can check out different feeding times for the animals (penguins, sea lions, sharks, seals...) if you want. I... More

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brantford
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

it was small and fast to go through. nice way to spend a rainy day

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Niagara Falls, New York
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Not what I had expected but for my daughter she had a good time. My favorite part would be the seals outside of the aquarium.

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Toronto, Canada
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

While we are spoiled by the large enclosures at the Toronto Zoo, we found a lot of the enclosures incredibly small here. We donated money on the way out. Anyone visiting should do the same. They have rescued seals outside and are attempting to rehabilitate them. While I'm from Canada and i don't really know much about this aquarium other... More

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Austin, TX
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We loved the Sea Lion show but the enclosures seemed so small for the penguins, seals and sharks. It does make them very accessible and is a good indoor activity at the Falls if you are chased inside by snow.

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Ann Arbor, MI
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

We thought this aquarium had lots of interesting species, including several sharks, but thought the aquariums and habitats were very small. The penguins seemed to be particularly cramped. The sea lion show was fun and included in the admission.

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Niagara
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

I cannot honestly say that this is a world class aquarium. It's not. But, if you want to fill out your vacation with the kids there are some adorable little fellas who are more than willing to share their time with you. It is nestled into the area by the gorge where there are walkways and trails, not too far... More

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012
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This is a very nice 'small' aquarium. Our granddaughter enjoyed the visit even thought we were in and out in 30 minutes. The rescue seals were a treat as well as the friendly penguins. The Whaling Wall was also of interest because we have one in our area at home.

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Buffalo, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

It has been a long time since I have been to the aquarium. I don't have anything to compare it to. We enjoyed being able to take our time at each tank not feeling rushed both upstairs and down. We even took the time to watch the sea lion show. It is very crowded at the exit point which is... More

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