Aquarium of Niagara Tours

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See aquatic animals from the Great Lakes to the Amazon River, and be entertained by sea lion shows and penguin feedings.

The Aquarium of Niagara is small, but packed with things to do and see. Feed a Humboldt penguin from Peru. Watch California sea lions frolic, balance balls on their noses, then applaud themselves. Learn about rescued harbor seals while the trainers introduce each one by name and feed them. In summer, you can even help with feeding the animals. Wonder at tidal pool creatures such as anemones, clams and baby sole as they are fed individually by hand. Or, just wander at your leisure among the range of themed aquariums. You’ll see Great Lakes fish, such as sturgeon and trout, as well as creatures of the Amazon, including piranhas and seahorses.

Check out some of the daily events, sure to entertain children of all ages. The penguins are fed twice a day. In summer, there are regularly scheduled sea lion shows in the large, round pool at the center of the aquarium. The harbor seals are fed morning and afternoon in an outdoor pool near the aquarium’s entrance. Once a day, enjoy either the tidal pool feeding or the shark feeding. Keep an eye out for special events, such as Penguin Days in late March when visitors have the opportunity to get close to these charming animals.

The Aquarium of Niagara was founded in 1965 for both education and recreation. It was the first time technology was used in a large setting to prepare and manage synthetic seawater, becoming a model that was replicated at other inland aquariums.

The aquarium is on the United States side of Niagara Falls, three blocks north of Rainbow Bridge, which connects Canada and the U.S. It’s open daily, except for Thanksgiving, and Christmas days. The building is wheelchair accessible, and there is ample, free parking for cars and buses.

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Sep 2, 2019

It is a small aquarium, but it was part of the Discovery Pass, so it was fine. I'm not sure it would be worth the cost on it's own.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler
Aug 21, 2019

It had a fishy smell as soon as you walked in.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Aug 8, 2019

The aliens are must to do.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler
Jul 24, 2019

A bit out of the way, but the Trolley Ride takes you there. It is a typical "smaller" aquarium. But nice at the end of a long day of walking.

3/5 - Okay

Cxyron
Jul 21, 2019

Very small inside . However it is air conditioned so it was nice to cool off in there.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler
Jul 13, 2019

Very small. The shows are cute and you can see all of the animals in about an hour.

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