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The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a great rainy day activity for the whole family. The tour begins with an observation of the stingray and turtle pool. You can begin by watching them soar through the water from the top of the pool and by the end of your trip, if your lucky enough to catch feeding time, scuba divers will hover in the observation windows and feed the rays while you watch.The aquarium is largely devoted to the education and conservation of local ecology through the understanding of Chesapeake Bay (the largest estuary in the United States).The second leg of your journey takes you through the beginning of the Chesapeake Bay starting with the mountains and ending in the ocean. T
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The aquarium is largely devoted to the education and conservation of local ecology through the understanding of Chesapeake Bay (the largest estuary in the United States).The second leg of your journey takes you through the beginning of the Chesapeake Bay starting with the mountains and ending in the ocean. Through every exhibit, they display what it looks like underwater in each region of the bay - from the vegetation to the marine life.
There is also a rainforest at the top of the aquarium with abundant vegetation and humidity but you must have keen eyes to see many of the birds and other animals that call this home.
Currently, there are also brand new exhibits at the Aquarium featuring The Outback and the colorful world of Frogs. One of our family favorites is the dolphin show, the first show taking place at 11am and continuing every few hours.
Admission to the dolphin show is through ticket only, so when buying your tickets, you must tell them which show you would like to attend. We’re a family of 6, so a year-long membership was only an additional $10 and gave us the opportunity to return at any time during the year at no charge. Strollers must be checked so if you have a little one, you may consider a backpack carrier if they’re too young to walk. They do permit wheelchairs but you have to have a double dose of patience to deal with the chair and the crowds - allow plenty of time for your visit. Take their advice and check their website (www.aqua.org) before planning your visit to ensure they’re not hosting any special events that would draw unusually large crowds. We also make an effort to arrive soon after the doors open for the day. By the time we’re leaving, the lines to get in are snaking around the front of the building. Read Less
Member Rating 4 out of 5 on September 20, 2006
National Aquarium Baltimore
501 E. Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
(410) 576-3800