As a global center for ocean exploration and marine conservation, New England Aquarium is a great place for adults and kids alike to meet amazing …
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Jan 6, 2025
Great time at the aquarium! Kids (7,10) had a great time at the sting ray touch tank. Lots to see and do. We also payed $5 extra for the imax movie which was interesting and fun for the kids. Don’t m… Full review by Adrienne W
Jan 4, 2025
We liked this small but well organized aquarium. We spent some good hours visiting all rooms and floors. The sea lions were a special plus. And above all they all look so well treated. Full review by Rodrigo P
Jan 3, 2025
We had a fun time walking around the aquarium. The penguin feeding was awesome to watch and the colorful fish are also entertaining. The large turtles were another highlight. Full review by Rachel F
Is this comparable to, say, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago or is it on the smaller side/less species? Any info is appreciated! Thanks!
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Shedd is a significantly higher caliber aquarium than NEA. Shedd has 32,000 animals of 1500 species, and NEA has 15,000 animals of 600 species. Shedd has a 5 million …
Shedd is a significantly higher caliber aquarium than NEA. Shedd has 32,000 animals of 1500 species, and NEA has 15,000 animals of 600 species. Shedd has a 5 million gallon tank and NEA has a 200,000 gallon tank.
Would you recommend visiting on a Friday or a Saturday? Thinking Friday would be less busy than a Saturday, but then we might run the risk of school groups. This would be April 24th or 25th. Thank you!
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We were there during the week on a thursday and it wasn't that busy, but I think it might be busier on saturday than friday.
Is an adult needed to buy tickets? Can my teenager go alone with her friend and a child?
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You can check the aquarium web site. Unfortunately, TripAdvisor does not allow web URLs in these answers. But I see no reason to deny kids paying for their own ticket, …
You can check the aquarium web site. Unfortunately, TripAdvisor does not allow web URLs in these answers. But I see no reason to deny kids paying for their own ticket, then proceeding without adult supervision.
We are planning to visit both Boston and Toronto this summer; if we were to visit one aquarium, should it be New England in Boston or Ripley in Toronto?
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I’ve only been to the aquarium in Boston and it was amazing. It’s a huge circular tank containing amazing creatures and you walk a winding path around it to the top. Many more exhibits …
I’ve only been to the aquarium in Boston and it was amazing. It’s a huge circular tank containing amazing creatures and you walk a winding path around it to the top. Many more exhibits around the tank too. Great gift shop.
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