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December 2023 by Tj Mathias
This is a great little aquarium. I'd suggest buying your tickets in advance to get the best value. The 4D show was included with the price of admission and is a fun 15 minute experience. There is some outdoor playgrounds as well as one inside. The exhibits are really clean and well played out. It will take you and your family at least 2 hours to get through everything. Although it was fun with some great animal variety, I don't see us coming multiple times a year, so for our family of 4 don't see the value in the season pass. They are building a whole new building, and perhaps those added new exhibits will make an annual pass worth it. Had a great day at the aquarium!
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December 2023 by Kelli Bender
This place was very interesting to walk through and well set up and managed. My only advice is to screenshot any code that needs scanned prior to arrival. It took my phone forever to populate the email with the QR code to scan. The virtual reality show can make you dizzy and nauseous, so be careful with that. It didn't do that to me and I found it entertaining. I enjoyed the penguin exhibit but forgot about the smell. Made me think of SeaWorld as soon as we came near it. Good memories were made and I would return and I would recommend going. Plan 2 1/2 to 3 hours at a minimum for this activity.
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November 2023 by Willow
Absolutely wonderful aquarium! Great for children and adults. Plan to spend at least 2 hours here if you want to see all the exhibits.If you buy tickets in advance they cost about $17, for day-of they're $25, either way it's money well spent because this aquarium has so many amazing animals to look at.There's something for everyone here, sharks, fish, penguins, amphibians, reptile, birds and even some mammals like sloths and big cats. There's a few touch pools with rays, anemones and starfish. The aquarium is laid out really well and everything is presented really nicely. There's tons of information and educational things to read throughout the exhibits. My favorites were the saltwater tanks, so clean and beautiful, I could look at them for hours.
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November 2023 by Taylor Francis
We went to a special they were hosting an event, and we have been here once before. It is an awesome visit! The variety of creatures is really great! They also have many different animals and are featured to match the region they are showing. One of my favorites is the Jouney to South America. They have so many awesome things to see, from plants, birds, reptiles, a few smaller mammals, and of course.. fish! The kids get to cross a fun bridge and enjoy the colors of the various animals presented.They have a small play area for you to rest and kids to be rambunctious!They also have featured events or camps as well as animal encounters you can pay to experience! There are options such as penguins or stingrays interactions.They also have a unique, deep sea creature looking metal structural piece outside with a fun story! Check it out!
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November 2023 by Ellen S. Jones.
My family went to this place on Saturday, and we had a lot of fun. We went in the evening, so several of the animals were asleep, but we enjoyed the otters, some of the turtles, the stingrays, the seahorses, and several other creatures and animals that are there. Many of the employees were very knowledgeable about the animals and had a lot of great information to share with us.
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November 2023 by Jimmy L
The Aquarium was very cool, and we got to see many things we've never seen anywhere else. It took us a little over 2 hours (without kids) to see everything. The only negative part of the experience was that I was so excited to see a sea turtle, but the only sea turtle I saw was deceased at the bottom of the shark tank. I know that's life, but it was heartbreaking as sea turtles are my favorite.
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October 2023 by Jeff Shurtliff
The aquarium provides an extremely entertaining experience for all ages. Not only are there countless aquatic exhibits such as fish, sharks, sting rays and more, but there are also other animals including spiders, snakes, otters, penguins, and beyond. All of the enclosures are very well maintained and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
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September 2023 by Alexandra Martin
My family and I have been to quite a few aquariums around the US at this point, and this one is by far one of the best! The habitats and tanks are all very clean and well maintained and the animals all seem happy.The layout is fantastic. Separated by region, it allows someone to really immerse themselves in the differences of species and habitats in each area. My favorite exhibit was the honey bees! So cool to see them in action up close.There are also several interactive exhibits for the whole family, and specifically my small child enjoyed each one. The virtual experience is definitely worth doing, even if there is a wait. Go for it!
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August 2023 by Evelina Borul
Worth it. This was a really unique experience for me because of the exhibits they had. They had so many plants and a dessert place. All these various environments you can find in various places in Utah. It is a bit pricey. Definitely check out the virtual reality experience. It was such a fun thing I’ve never done before. Very family friendly! Perfect for dates.
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August 2023 by Michelle Spencer
We went to the Aquarium for a company party and it was so fun! The shark tank with the tunnel through it was awesome. It was fun to see the sting ray from below. Getting to touch the starfish and small stingrays was a highlight for my kids. The U2 360 tour stage was fun for the kids to dance to the music and under the lights. It's definitely worth it!
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August 2023 by Nikki Semmelroth
IMPORTANT: Plan your EECO Voyager show when/before you get there. We tried to do it, but we didn't discover it was even a thing until we had to leave, and therefore couldn't squeeze it in. It's included in your admission, but you need to have a reservation, so ask about it as you enter.We finally went to this aquarium and we were super impressed. I saw so many things here that I've never seen elsewhere. The sea-life is awesome, but equally impressive are the life-sized replicas or wall decals of large deep-sea animals, like the huge sunfish or the sperm whale in the deep-sea area. The shark tunnel was the best I've been in, and actually made you feel like you were underwater. Also a good assortment of non-marine life, our favorite being the macaw and sloth. ❤️ Definitely worth the money.
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August 2023 by Miriah Wixom
Real pricey, but worth it. Definitely buy tickets in advance if you know you want to go (on the website you can buy cheaper tickets up to 3 or 4 weeks in advance). But my kids had a great time looking at all the exhibits and playing on the playground outside. The jungle gym inside cost extra, but is worth the couple extra dollars. It’s super fun for kids and helps them get their energy out.
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August 2023 by Ann Strasburg
This place is really fun. They have a rainforest section, Utah native section, penguins, touch pools, and a tunnel where you can walk under sharks!There is also an outdoor playground with children's zipline, water table and play equipment. Inside, is a cafe and gift shop.The only thing you need to be aware of is that the tickets get more expensive the closer you get to the day you want to go. So plan ahead! It'll save you up to $8 a ticket!
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July 2023 by Niki Pettingill
I love this aquarium! I've been here multiple times, and they are always so kind, and helpful, and the animals are all always very obviously well cared for. Their enclosures are always clean, and the animals all look well fed and cared for. My most recent visit, I brought my friends with me, and one of them brought their service dog along. The staff were all kind and professional regarding my friend's service dog, and the place is friendly for disabled people. I definitely recommend this place if you haven't already visited!
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July 2023 by Tamilisa Miner
I love this place! It is just expensive so the only way we have gone is with field trips, or as a guest with someone else. But there is a lot to see here, especially for the kids. The penguin exhibit is a favorite. Also the Otters. But they were a no show when we were there last time. I loved seeing the octopus. It was one of my favorite things. I love the sea horses too. I wish we could have seen the sloth too. But it was hiding. Lol. I'm so glad we were able to visit though!
