The aquarium was a brief tour for us. It took about an hour. We did not see any of the scheduled shows (poor timing on our part). The exhibits were well maintained and colorful. I got some beautiful pictures though! A great touch pool for visitors. We are from Baltimore and it is MUCH smaller than the The National Aquarium, so we were a bit surprised.

The aquarium is good but small even though it's two levels. We expected more exhibits although the ones they had were really good especially the jellyfish. The seal show was excellent and made up for it a little bit. Good service when we had to cancel one ticket. Also we could do with a little less preaching about the environment at every single exhibit. Tell us more about the animals.

$18 per person. Ordering in advance didn't make the line any faster even though they suggested it, and you have to pick a one hr time window. We watched the penguin talk, not a show. Just a feeding. Still cool to watch them eat and the keepers to inform people about conservation. There are lots of small tanks and a few extras for the kids. Sealion feeding was outside, and we watched from the upstairs balcony. It was a great view. The gift shop was very reasonably priced. I even bought a penguin made painting for $15. Overall, it was well worth the money, very crowded on a sat at 2pm but well worth the trip. Great job!

This is on the New York side of Niagara. It's not a very big aquarium but it is very nice. They have seal presentations that show you how they train the seal so that they can do medical procedures on them. Very nice staff. The displays are very nice and if you have a zoo pass from another zoo you should be able to use it to get a discount. There is a downstairs and an upstairs to watch the seal presentation. We preferred upstairs so it looked down and see what was going on but you can watch it from downstairs. Also

I just visited this beautiful Aquarium! The entire staff was an absolute dream. It was a beautiful experience. The staff without even asking was teaching my son about all the aquatic beauties. Showing him to find sharks he didn’t even notice where there! My son’s favorite animal is a shark he learned more than he thought he knew. Everyone is so friendly! The sea lions were incredible, it was so much fun. My favorite animal is a penguin, the lovely lady that presented was so informative and lovely. She answered any questions I had even after the showing ended. I am still in awe and would just love to go back! The programs they do for all the sea animals is beautiful! You can read so much about how they nurture them and will help them grow to get them healthy and ready for them to return to their natural habitat is heartwarming and remarkable. Definitely a must see you will love it! Thank you for an unforgettable time!

I want to rate this higher, but it is such a tourist trap. Very, very small for the price. Not a lot to see outside of the main attraction which is a variety of seals. They keep it absolutely packed as well, which makes it very difficult to move around and see the fish/animals. It was clean, but it was just too small to enjoy for the crowds.

It is a great spot to check out with family with kids. There were performances with sea lions. It was amazing. There was also a small segment with penguins as well. It was good too. Although it was a little bit small compared to other aquariums but still had a lot of things happening. We enjoyed our time there.

This was a nice aquarium to visit on a rainy day. The seal show was great. It was fun watching them. It was fun watching the penguins too. We felt $20/adult was overpriced for what you got. The encounters were like $85. I figured they would be expensive but not that expensive. So, we did not pay for any encounters. We still enjoyed our time there - about 2 hrs I think we were there. There was plenty of parking but you had to pay $5 for that too.

The Aquarium of Niagara, situated in Niagara Falls, New York, has a rich history. It first opened its doors on June 12, 1965, initially founded by a group of chemists and other scientists. This privately owned establishment was later transferred to the Sea Research Foundation in September 1977 and subsequently to the Niagara Aquarium Foundation on February 18, 1994. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the Aquarium of Niagara is a non-profit public aquarium focused on the education and conservation of aquatic life. Home to over 120 aquatic species and more than 1,500 animals, the aquarium features a diverse range of ecosystems. Its major inhabitants include California sea lions, harbor seals, gray seals, Humboldt penguins, jellyfish, and an array of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences like sea lion shows, seal presentations, and penguin feedings, along with educational talks. Additional activities such as seal and penguin encounters, and various programs like 'Trainer for a Day', are also offered. Gary K. Siddall has been leading the Aquarium of Niagara as the executive director since June 2016. The aquarium, while smaller and older compared to other national counterparts, has made significant strides in improving its facilities and exhibits over the years. On a personal note, the Aquarium of Niagara holds a special place in my heart. It was the venue for one of the first dates I had with my wife back in 2009 on Valentine's Day, where we had a delightful encounter with a sea lion. Since then, we have visited the aquarium numerous times, bringing our children as they grew older. Though my kids, now aged 11, 10, and 8, have somewhat outgrown it, the aquarium has been a cherished spot for us, especially as a retreat on rainy days. While it may not compete with the grandeur of other aquariums we've visited across the country, it's a place imbued with fond memories and a sense of nostalgia for our family. For those planning a visit, the aquarium is located at 701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301. Admission prices are $14.95 for adults, $12.95 for seniors over 60, $10.95 for children aged 3-12, and free for infants aged 2 and under. Military members and veterans receive half-off admission

Our family really enjoyed this aquarium! Penguins were amazing to watch swim and play. And we caught the sea lion show. Lots of different fish breeds. Great place to visit

What an amazing place for adults and kids. They have sea lion show that is really an attraction. Well written details about each aquarium tank species. You can also touch the fish by two fingers only but not to touch the tail. Penguins are also huge fun. They like to observe you. Staff is very sweet. One must visit this beautiful aquarium!

Nice destination to visit while you’re in town visiting the national park. They don’t offer food or anything like that, and space is pretty limited. They still manage to fit in lots of great aquatic creatures and they have amazing displays. Not too bad on the ticket prices and on site parking available

I don't remember the last time I was here but we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The price is average for any attraction you would go like this. The staff were all very friendly and knowledgeable about questions we asked. There was information posted on each exhibit. They had live shows with the penguins and sea lions. And what I found best about this attraction was the sea creatures/ animals were all rescued for one reason or another and those that are able to be rehabilitated are let back out into their natural habitats.

It was fun seeing all these water animals. If you're a Bank of America member you get a free entry the first weekend of every month. Enjoy and come by and check it out.

Absolutely worth a trip. Lots of things to see. They have educational sessions during the day to teach about the animals they have.

Quite amazing experience! We were very impressed with the sea lion exhibit. Also the seal exhibit. The personnel were very knowledgeable and informative! It was interesting to watch them weigh the seals, brush their teeth and any other things they had to do with them. There was a birthday party there when we were there... so some stuff was roped off for those in the party... which was great for them but I think if I'd come back I'd make sure there is not a party there that day...

We went on a whim and it was such a great decision! This place is so special and the work they do is remarkable! Definitely a great place to spend a couple hours 🤓❤️

Sea lion show was awesome. Raining today so decided to do something indoors, spent over 2 hours here. Shows were entertaining and educational. Love that it's non profit and money goes to the animals. Animals here are extremely loved and cared for!

Not quite a 5 star place due to it's size. This place could be much bigger. We got there in time to see the workers do tricks and stuff with the seals and they gave a little background on each seal so that part was pretty cool. The gift shop is ridiculously overpriced and I feel they are asking a little much with the ticket prices and paying for parking. This is not a place I'd drive an hour and half to visit again you won't spend more than a half hour here. But, overall the kids really really enjoyed it so I guess in the end that's all that matters.

This place is okay and quite small to see all excursions however their sea lion show was really good and the sea lions were v.cute. The selection of fishes were nice but less and some kind of smell was there all over so they need to maintain a bit. Rest was good ,staff was decent.The discovery pass includes this spot so you can cover it easily and enjoy yourself.

We enjoy this aquarium. Anytime we take a day trip out to Niagara Falls we stop here too. It’s fun for my daughter. It does get quite busy tho, right now they still recommend getting advance tickets due to covid. They also are strongly encouraging mask wearing no matter vaccination status since many of the patrons are children under 12 that cannot get the vaccine yet. You also have to pay for parking which is 5$ and you can do it through texting/website or at the meter. It’s extremely hard to maintain any sort of social distancing here, I do feel they are letting too many people in at once and it is quite crowded while trying to look into some of the exhibits. And the sea lion show which is the main attraction gets super crowded. We went first thing in the morning when the crowds were way less and we left at lunch time when it was starting to get mobbed. Yes it is small, yes it’s a bit expensive but we still think it’s worth visiting. They do a good job of informing about conservation efforts and it’s a gem that our family likes to support.

Not a very large aquarium but still a perfect way to spend a few hours checking out fish, penguins, sea lions and more. Got to catch the Sea Lion show which was super cute. I've been in the past and had to visit again on my return this time. Great way to spend time if the weather isn't great and you are looking for inside entertainment.

I can't really write a bad review for this place. When I went their were like 4/5 school field trips going on. The amount of children running around bumping into people with no supervision was absurd. There needs to be less school trips or more chaperons. The Aquarium seemed nice but again it wasn't enjoyable. However we did happen to catch the Seal show & that was pretty cool to see. Also the penguins were awesome to watch. If you go on a non field trip day then you might have a better time then me.

No major complaints other than you can't reenter? With 2 small ones it would have been cool if we could have come back for some of the demonstrations. However, it was clean and a part of the greater work that humans do with animals (conservation and preservation)! Very informative and interactive. The hurricane wind is fun, and the vending machine is cheap enough. We had fun!

I loved this aquarium. It's not the largest I've been to, but the animals are amazing. It was the first time I felt like the fish actually engaged with the visitors. We spent a good 10 minutes trying to show an angelfish that he wasn't tough sht (you're not dude). The puffers will try to get your attention. The penguins will try to play with you. They all seemed very happy and healthy. They have baby cuttlefish!!

For how much they charge, I hope its going into the care of the animals because it’s sure as heck not going into the building. It cost over $50 for the 3 of us and we were done exploring in less than 20mins. My son said that it wasn’t a waste of money because at least the animals got to see people who loved them.. please add more to justify those prices and maybe we will consider coming back.

My kids absolutely loved this place, was so much fun, and we recommend going to see one of their many shows. Did you know they even offer birthday party? How fun.

Wonderful exhibits, both of exotic and local wildlife. Great family experience!

Decent place to visit where you have decent collection of sea animals. Penguin feed, sea lion shows were pretty good and worth visiting. Penguins were fed as you were feeding your own children. Sea lions stole the show with their performance and they are worth waiting to watch.

This is a nice small aquarium. Clean and nicely maintained. Staff was friendly and helpful. It took my family of four (2 small children) about an hour to go through. They loved the different types of fish. Touching the sting rays was hard since we came in January with snow coats on. Had to take those off, and did our best to roll up the kids sleeves...but still they got their shirt sleeves a little wet as they reached down into the tank. But still they had fun trying to touch the stingrays. The penguins were awesome and playful. We didn't see any extra shows because of COVID, but still plenty to see. Don't plan on spending a day there...this is not San Diego or some other large place...but still a nice place to visit. Lots of local fish too, which is nice since we are in the Great Lakes region. We plan on returning several times soon to see the animals.

This aquarium has to be the saddest attraction in Niagara Falls. As soon as you walk in, you are hit with a very pungent smell of seafood. It smells like a dirty fish tank throughout the whole aquarium. The aquarium itself can be seen in 30min because it is so small. That wouldn't have been an issue if they didn't charge a $20 admission fee and $5 for parking. The woman working the admission desk and the store simultaneously wasn't very inviting, but the rest of the staff was great. The animals look sad and their habitats do not look like they are cleaned daily. Especially the jelly fish, whose tentacles were tangled and falling off. The penguin exhibit was full of feces and was rather small. The only animals who look relatively happy and clean are the seals.

This was such a disappointing experience. The aquarium is really small. There's two floors but the second floor has a handful of small tanks. There is one outdoor exhibit and doesn't even require a ticket. Altogether, it took 20 minutes to see everything. Small is fine except that it costs $20 per person to visit plus parking. It's super crowded which makes it hard to move and see anything. Also nobody was wearing a mask which is just a bit uncomfortable seeing how packed it is inside. It was just really underwhelming, crowded, and a waste of time and money.

What a wonderful experience! My partner and I did the 'penguin encounter' and had a superb time. Abby and Ally (no idea of correct spelling, sorry) helped us along our journey and it was phenomenal from start to finish. We saw much more of the overall penguin exhibit than expected and enjoyed our interaction with the actual penguins themselves, we enjoyed time in a small room with two penguins and two staff and it was funny and informative. Although this aquarium is small it packs a big punch. I would highly recommend attending if in the area.

Very nice, quaint aquarium. The sea lions and penguins are the main attraction but the don't let the small space fool you. Enough to see and do to take up some t time.

We are a little biased visiting from Baltimore where the National Aquarium, one of the best in the country, is located. We were a bit underwhelmed by the size of this place. The coolest part for us were the seals and seeing them play. I wish we could have seen more about their rescue and rehabilitation. We missed the seal show but I would plan to catch that if you're coming. There are some interactive areas for the kids - fact finders and the petting portion of the sting ray and small shark cove. We didn't see any other sharks. The aquarium you can climb into was also a favorite part. If you're visiting, I would plan to spend 1.5-2 hours max.

I had visited during penguin days. There is an outside exhibit of seals, indoor exhibits of penguins and sea lions, and of course lots of fish. The sea lion show is a must see, and it was neat to see the penguin feeding. I took time to read the signs near all the exhibits. In all I spent approximately 2 hours there. Parking is $5.30 via mobile app. It’s a nonprofit so all proceeds from admission go directly to caring for these fascinating animals.

The perfect place for people of all ages! It's a smaller aquarium compared to other big cities, but that definitely doesn't take away from the experience. Every exhibit is kept very well, and I very much enjoyed that they had exhibits on local fish and habitats. They had a united message of sustainability and even gave out little foldable flyers so you can stay informed on which seafood to eat and which to avoid. Loved the interactive exhibit with the stingrays and sharks, the sea lions show was phenomenal and utterly adorable, and the penguin Q&A exhibit was also really fun and enjoyable. Also, their jellyfish exhibits were so cool! Would definitely recommend, especially considering tickets go for $20 or less and parking is only $5, and I'd definitely return!

2 floors full of sea creatures with an awesome gift shop. There were many times events throughout the day. We saw the the seals amaze us with their awesome power ( we could feel it when they swam quickly around the tank) and acrobatics. Very fun.

Very small aquarium. Entry is $20 for adults and $15 for kids for 3 to 12 years. I really felt at loss after about an hour of entering the place. There are only two floors and very few exhibits. Fish variety is very less. No big fishes, no sharks, no big sting rays. The second floor has a few jelly fish, which looks cool. And we were done in an hour even with my kids, spending enough time to see each exhibit. But then they started the penguin feeding, and it was exciting to see how the penguins were interacting with the people feeding them and how they were very well taken care of.. Soon, they started the sea lion show. That was amazing. The way the sea lions are responding to the instructions and performing is worth the price of the tickets. The instructors also did amazing. Felt they are really emotionally connected with the sea lions. The background score was great as well. If you are visiting, please wait for this show before getting out. Else, you will feel robbed. They should change the name of this place to something to highlight the sea lion show because they don't have enough exhibits to call this an aquarium. Sea lions and penguins are the only things anyone will remember about this place.

We had a really fun time here, but I wished there were more exhibits for it being two stories. Parking was $5 and you needed to pay it right away with your license number. Admission was normal for a place like this. It was nice that every hour there was a specific show for another attraction inside. Staff was super nice.

This is a small place but packs a punch. My Grandchildren really enjoyed it. Staff very friendly and the marine life too. I really enjoyed the stingray petting area. Nice gift shop. Don't miss it.

The place isn't bad for the price but it's small and will only take a couple of hours to go through it. The area that allows you to touch a stingray was poorly designed and the stingrays were small. We stood there for 15 min and didn't get to touch a single one. I guess I'm used to SeaWorld where we get to touch larger stingrays and easily. The bathroom was out of toilet paper so I asked the first employee I saw, then they directed me to another person, and then that person said ask the customer service desk person... why should I have to go through all of that to get toilet paper refilled in both stalls? Poor customer service... the first person I asked should have ran with it. Watching the jelly fish was my favorite part.

$20 an adult for this small aquarium you can finish exploring in 20mins is crazy to me. I feel like the photos were misleading to me but this was a huge let down not worth the money or time you might as well go back home and go to the local aquarium. But I will say I enjoy the jellyfish and otters but wouldn't waste my time again.

This is a great attraction to visit on the US side of the Falls, especially if you have kids. The shows they have here are very educational and they have other fun things for them as well. It’s not as big as the Ripley’s aquarium in Toronto but for the admission price here I believe you get your money’s worth. 60 - 90 minutes max is all you need here to enjoy and view all they have to offer.

Kids were very entertained. Nice show with sea lions and penguin feeding time. Best to visit in AM. All creatures will be more alert. At the end if visiting hours all getting sleepy. Many things to see!

Wasn't sure what to expect. One of the smaller aquariums I've been to but a lot of fun exhibits to see. The trainers were out a lot with the Seals. The Penguins were very active and playful.

Really cute aquarium.Great for kids/families for a n afternoon animal filled visit.

Nice little aquarium ..no animal shows cause of corona.but very nice little aquarium... all animals are rescues which i think is so great ...since they'd not make it in the wild...really great little aquarium.

Really fun and worth going! Sea lion show was so exciting to watch.

A little expensive for what you get. Especially during COVID, but its still a great experience.

Would have been 5 stars but covid kinda holding the place back other then that its a very nice small aquarium. I wish i could have seen the penguins being fed.

This was a really cute place. You can breeze through it pretty quick and not really a destination in and of itself. Its nice to pair with other actvities in the area. You wont spend more than an hour inside. The kids loved it and we hope to go back when they can open more of the hands on exhibits and demonstrations.

(Translated by Google) Great! (Original) Buenísimo!

The only thing left enjoyable even for the adults are the seals and the touch tank. The penguins enclosure is way too small. One of the seals has something wrong with its left eye. There were no visible signs for seal show times so im not sure there were any. Finally the gift shop was EXTREMELY OVERPRICED. If i ever decided to go back it would only be my daughter and i for the seal expedition. We hardly have anything left around NF but that's definitely not worth the money.

The workers at the ray pool were kind and funny, and the check-in/cashier woman was hilarious! Loved this place :)

Very nice but very small aquarium.

Lots of fun great for kids

Loved it would definitely go again

The highlight was the seals in a tank that was way too small for them. Not worth it at all.

Nice place to visit

Very small but entertaining for kids. No events or activities due to covid. The only interactive thing that was open when we went was the touch pool.

Beautiful

A new touch tank has arrived to the Aquarium and it was fun! Always good to see updates to this location. They truly are making the most out of the space they have. They follow all guidelines and we felt like we had enough space to feel safe. It's so good to get out with our little one and her to remember her older trips to notice all the new things they have.

Fun love the touch tank

Small but nice aquarium. The experience tank was fun.

This is a smaller aquarium but was super fun! All of the animals were super energetic! The girl baby penguin, Jules, really put on a show for us. The seals were all playful as well. They buzzed the windows several times and the kiddos loved it. I highly recommend visiting if you are in town.

A little smaller than I was expecting.

Nice staff animals look ssid

It was nice the people where not

(Translated by Google) Somewhat small, but good for young children (Original) Algo chico , pero bueno para niños pequeños

Nice place to take kids and learn about the ocean

(Translated by Google) Beautiful. Small, expensive for the amount it offers. (Original) Bonito. Pequeño, caro para la cantidad que ofrece.

Awesome little aquarium with sealion shows

Small place..😬

(Translated by Google) Restrictions by Covid-19 (Original) Restricciones por Covid-19

Awesomeness

Fun and wish I could have been there with out the covid concern.

Seal ya later.

(Translated by Google) It is very beautiful and continues the care in these days of pandemic! (Original) Es muy bonito y sigue los cuidados en estos días de pandemia!

This is a decent place to visit with family.....children will enjoy this place a lot....this aquarium has variety of water species ......there are several shows through out the day in this aquarium....I went to this place with my family and enjoyed the shows here.....worth the price....do visit this place if you are visiting niagara falls..

A little overpriced. But it was interesting

Who doesn't love the Aquarium..lol

(Translated by Google) The place is not that big but it is worth paying for it, in fact it does not cost much and the seal shows are very beautiful, do not expect more from a small place. (Original) El lugar no es tan grande pero vale la pena pagarlo, de hecho no cuesta mucho y los shows de las focas son muy lindos, no esperen más de un lugar pequeño.

Small but wonderful place!

It's pricey for nothing special.. just a fish right now because the seal don't have a show so it's nothing special..

Pretty cool considering the size. Need to label the one jelly fish tank between the moon and upside down jellyfish.

It was good experience with my family n grand childrens

Small aquarium but very very nice.

Beautiful place and nice aquarium...!!

Nice aquarium but needs more exhibits.

Was small but family friendly. I would definitely go again in the future.

Nice place to go spend a half hour. It's cool to look at the animals, but there isn't much to see.

Great local attraction on a chilly winter day. Wish we could've seen and participated in the interactive shows...but alas covid. We'll be back!

Great stop for families with younger children because it's not overwhelming in size but with enough exhibits and animals to make it fun

amazing place to be! make sure your you book your tickets online or they will be sold out by the time to get there!! I loved the sea lions and I also got a stuffed animal (they are kind of pricey though)

This is a gem! Small but packed with wonders and fun. My son especially loved learning about the jelly fish exhibit. Everyone was so kind and helpful.

Absolutely amazing!! Staff is incredible and so pleasant.

Loved it and so did my baby niece!!!...The sea-lions outside were insanely funny!!!...

It was nice seeing all the animals and learning about them too but there wasn't as interactive things because of Corona but if this was over it would be a 5 star place

It is pretty small, but its just right for my 2 young kids! We love going and even bought a season pass. I really enjoy this aquarium.

Love the place. They were following Covid guidelines (counting people, remembering people to keep on facemasks, hand sanitizer areas and some features down do to Covid guidelines) we love the Seals, penguins and the Jellyfish area. The place is a little small but if you take your time to read the info they have on walls, and admire the animals you are going to absolutely have a great time. We drove a couple hours to see Niagara falls and the aquarium and is going to be definitely a come back

Better then I expected and perfect for my 2 year old granddaughter!

Great place for family fun!

Really cool place...smells like fish! Liked the petting exhibt.

I didn't see the megalodon there...

Small

Really nice place!

Very fun for an hour or two! A few interactive activities and some really friendly creatures!!

This aquarium has some really beautiful sea life. Definitely a neat visit on a cold winter day. The penguins are awesome. Lots of cool Jellyfish too. It's a shorter visit but worth seeing. This is a nice attraction for all ages.

Good COVID-19 protocols and nice exhibits. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed our experience.

First I had to pay for parking! I was walking in with a higher standard in mind. After being to an aquarium in myrtle beach in the past. The aquarium is just one giant pool with some seals and a bunch of fish tanks around the outside. The best part was at the end when you are able to touch the rays and sharks. NOTE: this was during COVID and might be different when they do not have such restrictions.

Really small. But the animals they do have are neat. Good for the kiddos.

Enjoyed my 65th birthday playing with the penguins. So glad we got to visit the aquarium even with the social distancing and mask wearing we had a great time and everybody was awesome.

Don’t waste your time or money. The two older ladies at the front were very rude and grumpy. We made a reservation and still had to wait 30 minutes to get in. We will never go back.

We made reservations for 10:30 today to make sure we would make the 11 show. When we first arrived, an employee had us wait to be checked in. Understandable given COVID restrictions. There were two poor families behind us that had to wait out in the cold and rain. Once checked in, we had to wait to enter due to the aquarium being at capacity. Again, understandable. The employees then allowed not one but TWO families behind us enter first because they were members. Unacceptable when we made reservations ahead of time, and paid ahead of time. The employee at the door was also very rude when I asked why they got to go ahead of us. The second family, noticing our agitation after being skipped over offered that we go in first. To which the same rude employee (gray hair greeting people at the door, I failed to get her name) very rudely said that we could not enter and that it was the rules of the aquarium that they go first. Will not be visiting again. It’s a shame because we have two small kids and would love to support local businesses.

2nd time going love marine animals. Great place to take children. Self guided after you get in.

Small but full of beautiful displays and we'll maintenance by it's staff

First time there, and the experience, was great. Enjoyed everything about the place, but especially the sea lion show.

Small but wonderful!

Wonderful attractions helpful staff very caring great experience

Nice place

Staff super friendly, alot to see here if you take your time, my son was a very busy all over the place child but it was fun.

Very kid friendly. Very clean. Staff were friendly and informative.

Something different and fun

A small aquarium but nicely laid out, can't wait for the octopus to arrive!

Fun outing for the family.

Fun and safe place for young small families.

Small aquarium but still fun for kids!

Very nice place for a morning visit.

Came here beginning March, 2021. Did the regular admission. Watched a sea lion show. Only improvement can think of is to physically make the aquarium bigger. Other than that, loved it. Has majestic views of ON, Canada side from here.

The aquarium was ok. Steep cost for the small amount of things to see. We lingered at each tank and still were done in just under an hour. The jellyfish were pretty awesome though.

A little overpriced for the size, but is fun for the kids.

We have expected lot in that place. But only few water animals. For kids, it was a great place. Luckily that time we had a seal animal show. That was great to watch. For adults, I won’t recommend this place. I

We did the penguin encounter and it was a great experience. To have the one on one with a penguin, and to see how funny they are up close was an incredible experience. The aquarium may be small however it's worth the stop.

Weekends are crowded, weekdays are better. Small aquarium but kids will enjoy. Sea lion show (typically < 30 minutes) was good. Generally kept clean (main areas/rest rooms) and helpful staff.

Great atmosphere and show with the sea lions. Parking was only five dollars and it is a fun and interesting aquarium. It's not that big and it's easy to get around inside. Memorable event and the whole family enjoyed it.

Small aquarium but not terrible. Good for a rainy day.

It's a smal aquarium, but it is nice and informative. They house abandoned and sick seals and sea lions, and also display some interesting fish. A good place to learn. They have different attractions open at different times, so as to not stress the animals. So I suggest checking their schedule beforehand. Parking is not free.

The aquarium is small for the admission price which is a bit high for the time that takes to see the sea life. If you really took your time you can see everything thoroughly within 2 hours. There were three or four rays in the touch tank along with a few horseshoe crabs but it was difficult to really touch them because they stayed in the bottom area or by the rocks which is the filtration which is where they rays like to hide. The outdoor sea lion exhibit was nice but they looked bored and the indoor main tank was plain but they do have shows on a schedule. If you're looking for a bigger aquarium experience this is not it.

I was very disappointed in this place, first off it was way to expensive for a place this small. I know it’s an aquarium but the smell was overwhelming, the upper level outside was closed and I was looking forward to seeing that, if parts of it are closed you should charge full, way to high price, I felt way to much anxiety because of how small it was. I only gave two stars because I got a cool picture of the jelly fish

Not the biggest aquarium my Littles have been to, but I wanted them to experience what I grew up with and it didn't disappoint. They had a great time. And I love that the sea lions are still outside greeting you before you enter . Such good old & new memories.

Very expensive and a tourist trap. However the limited number of tanks is okay, though many of the tanks should be bigger. The sea lion show is worth waiting for and you can tell the people presenting the show enjoy what they do. The touch tank is also quite a good experience and they give the fish plenty of space to stay where they cannot be touched.

A small older style aquarium but they be kept it up very well. Lots of excellent tanks. Sea lions and seals. Penguins. We spent a little over an hour w no kids.

At first glance I dismissed the possibility of having a good time simply because of the external size of the facility. Once we entered though the place seemed to expand drastically. With a large selection of fish, touch tank, and shows- you will find something to please you. Admittedly, the animals could use much larger habitats which is limited because of square footage.

What a fun place!! Staff was very friendly and informative! Animals all look very well cared for and content.

The exhibits were done really well and it was very informative. The only thing I would like to see more added to it.

Love it. Just wish sea friends had more room to move around.

Pretty decent place. I haven't been to this aquarium for many years, last time I went was about 20years ago.. it seems much different from then. I believe they updated the place, but I feel it is missing some animals and exhibits. I enjoyed walking thru and seeing all the different animals, and learning about the different fish and aquatic mammals. I enjoyed the seal show!! It was a special show for veterans day. :) The price for 2 adults was about $40, and didn't seem to crazy for what you get. People who give negative reviews, are probably the people who rush thru everything and don't actually read...or take the time to learn something new.. I spent about a hour, walking around taking pictures, watching the seal lion show and enjoying each exhibit. My husband enjoyed touching the rays, and seeing the seal lion show. We spent about $50 at the gift shop, and bought a large seal plush toy, a pen, a stuffed stingray and a bag. :D worth it to help the animals. My only complaint wasn't the smell, like some people.. it was actually the Jellyfish enclosure... The ones with the long tails... They at first seemed to be one jellyfish, but upon closer investigation were not one jelly but several.. that were tangled together.. I thought ohh this is odd?? But yes sadly their tails had become Tangled, and they are stuck together in a small tank... Please, someone see to it that they are untangled and maybe one put two in a tank? Instead of 6... That is my only complaint, other than that jelly issue ..it is a good place to spend a couple hours.

This truly was a disappointment. We got there at noon and finished with everything there was to do by 130ish and that included the 25 minutes we sat in the "attraction area" waiting on the sea lion show to begin.. There were penguins and the sea lions but that was it for main attractions. The "sea lion show" consisted of 3 employees who each performed with thier respective animal for no longer than 3 minutes each tossing fish treats for some high flipper fives. Downstairs there was a touch tank full of sting rays which was kind of neat. But when I say this wasn't worth the 25 minute drive or the cost of admission at all. Go anywhere else at all instead of this aquarium....literally ANYWHERE. Do better Niagara.

Pretty neat aquarium, albeit a little small. The seal shows are definitely the main attraction.

Very wonderful staff and lots of fun at great prices. You actually get to interact with the sea life. The sea lion exhibit, it's really cool, which by the way I just so happen to have the pleasure of painting. What a wonderful place!!

We loved the aquarium. The stingray, and shark touch tank was awesome. Penguins were adorable and the sea lion show was amazing.

The aquarium was great. Very knowledgeable staff at the touch tank. The kids had a great time.

Awesome gem in the falls! Has lots of species of fish and educational placards on them and how to be kind to the environment. We got lucky with our tickets because I had no idea my reservation was at 1pm for the sealion show! It was very entertaining and fun. Staff are available to offer any insight and they keep it from getting too crowded. I definitely want to come back and even do the extra admission to feed the penguins sometime!

Well it was really interesting to see the rescued animals and I was happy to see the extra information about the fish on top of their aquariums. Didn't get to touch the slope fish (I think that's what they were called) which I'm a little upset about.

We saw the sea lion show while we were here and it was amazing! The shows alone make it worth coming! The aquarium itself is on the smaller side, but they definitely make up for it with the shows they offer.

This was a nice, but small aquarium. It took us about 30 mins to walk through it when they opened. We did not stay for any of the shows as they were spread out through out the day. Small gift shop. Well maintained with helpful and friendly staff!

Well done smaller aquarium but with a nice variety of animals. Well laid out & the sea lion show was great. Recommend seeing this gem....

Small aquarium but still kept us occupied for a few hours. Had a really great time.

June 2022 visit - I expected more from the previous reviews but it was FUN for all the kids in the aquarium. I know my 1yo grandson enjoyed himself.

We got our tickets for half off thanks to our existing zoo membership. It is a cute little place not a lot of exhibits but it is a cute little walk through that didn’t take a lot of time to go through and we were able to watch the show they have from the second level. The show was by far the best part of the visit.

Touching pool of rays, sharks, and crabs was neat. If you don't plan to attend all of the hourly animal encounters, you could easily complete this activity in 1 hour. Stopped by on Good Friday afternoon, and there was a 1 hour wait without pre-purchased tickets. Decided to pre-purchase tickets for the next day. Highly recommended!!!!! Parking in lot is $5 all day and you pay at the machine or on the app if you have it.

The place inside not much to see, Waisting money & small places. 30 minutes u can see whole area, this is good for school trip kids. My kids only enjoy to touch some fish.

Was a bit surprised at the price for the amount of exhibits. Definitely made sure to see EVERYTHING to get the most out of it. They had one interactive game on the floor that was probably the highlight of the trip for the kiddo. We went toward the end of the day on a Tuesday. Was not too busy and didnt have to wait in line for the petting zoo part.

A must-see if you're in the area. They've got seal shows going on during the day, along with little tours, super cute! The exhibits are all super interesting, and this is super kid friendly. There's also a photobooth if you'd like to keep a memory of your day, along with a gift shop that has loads of trinkets.

My wife and I had the opportunity to do their "Trainer for a Day" program and it was one of the best experiences we've had! The program allows you to go behind-the-scenes of the aquarium operations where you'll meet the incredible staff and beautiful animals that make the aquarium such a treasure. This was worth every penny and more - highly recommend it! The aquarium itself has an easy-to-navigate, circular layout that allows you to see tons of exhibits without ever getting lost or feeling like you're being rushed by others. Overall, one of the best aquariums I've been too with some of the best people I've ever met.