Visit: Mystic Aquarium, Mystic, Connecticut

Explore the depths of our ocean planet like never before! Travel Mystic Aquarium’s indoor and outdoor exhibits and visit with thousands of creatures including beluga whales, African penguins, rescued seals, colorful fish, American alligators and more. Be thrilled  or chilled  by the funky features of over 30 different species of frogs. See some of nature’s most bizarre underwater animals in Weird & Wonderful and discover your own weird and wonderful self through interactive displays. Hands-on opportunities welcome curious children to touch sharks, stingrays and even exotic reptiles. Our sea lions will take your breath away as they demonstrate exciting behaviors in the Foxwoods Marine Theater. Enjoy a cinematic adventure like no other in our 4-D Theater where you’ll see, smell and even feel the action! Enhance your visit with one of our exclusive encounter programs where you can go behind the scenes to meet some of our most beloved animals. Peek into our Animal Rescue Clinic and witness the efforts made to rescue and rehabilitate stranded seals. You’ll even learn how small changes in your daily routine can make a huge impact on protecting our ocean planet. Discover all of this and so much more at Mystic Aquarium.