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Aquarium of Niagara


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #23 of 36 attractions in Niagara Falls
Traveler Description:
The "First Inland Oceanarium" features more than 1,500 marine animals including sharks, piranha, California sea lions and the endangered Peruvian...... more » The "First Inland Oceanarium" features more than 1,500 marine animals including sharks, piranha, California sea lions and the endangered Peruvian penguin. « less
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Attraction type: Aquarium
Address: 701 Whirlpool Street Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Tel: 716 285 3575; 800 500 4609
Fax: 716 285 8513

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1 of 5 stars
CDarrow   3 contributions
Albany, NY
Sep 18, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I went to this on a whim . . we had gotten lost trying to go to Fort Erie. Wish I had had a chance to read reviews on this place. $9.50 per person for ONLY 2 floors of fish. My local pet store probably has more than this. Not to mention that the fish and sea... more

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3 of 5 stars
kblakely   1 contribution
Rochester, NY
Aug 20, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Yes, it is true as stated in other reviews. The Aquarium is small and dated by today's standards. But I've also seen reviews by people who say stay away because the animals look "unhealthy" or because they live in unnatural habitats or because the price is too high. As someone who loves marine life and visits a lot of aquariums... more

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3 of 5 stars
dean4328   12 contributions
Jacksonville
Jul 31, 2009

If you have little kids this is a nice side attraction. They do have sea lions which are cute, but they are the highlight. They really need to build a new building, but Marineland is only 10 minutes away more

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3 of 5 stars
HockeyMuther   28 contributions
Belleville, Ontario
May 29, 2009

We visited the Aquarium of Niagara as part of the multi-attraction Niagara State Park passes. Each of us (two adults and two 12-year-olds) enjoyed the exhibits here. Not a place where you could spend an entire day, by any means, but there's lots to look at and most definitely worth a morning or afternoon. We were there during peak summer... more

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4 of 5 stars
seahorse32   15 contributions
Syracuse, NY
Aug 18, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We just returned from our trip to Niagara Falls Ontario and on our way we stopped on the American side and visited the Aquarium of Niagara. I was a bit hesitant in going to the Aquarium due to some of the reviews I read on here and from friends who have been there, but I must say it was worth... more

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2 of 5 stars
OnTraveler_8   92 contributions
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Aug 8, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is a very small aquarium where the fish and sea mammals look none too healthy and live in cramped, boring surroundings. I felt pity for the seals. We only went because the admission was part of the Niagara USA Discovery Pass available at the state park (includes Maid of the Mist, Cave of the Winds, trolley, Niagara Adventure Theater,... more

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1 of 5 stars
manchester1234   8 contributions
manchester
Jul 29, 2008

The fairly long walk from the centre including a steep bridge over the road was simply not worth it. Our admission was included in a pass bought from the state park which also included the caves, video show, maid of the mist and the trolley tour. This aquarium is in desperate need of an update. There are 5/6 seals in... more

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3 of 5 stars
JeffinNJ   25 contributions
Bridgewater, New Jersey
Jul 19, 2008

Beware of travel advisors who give you biased advice based on who's paying them. We were told to skip this attraction because it was small; while overpriced, it was not small. There are sea lions to feed--not worth the $5 for four sardines!--a beautiful penguin habitat, and many very well appointed tanks full of marine life. Parking is free and... more

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5 of 5 stars
TMMM   2 contributions
Central NY
Mar 15, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

My 8 y/o son and 13 y/o daughter loved the Aquarium! Yes, as others have said it is small, but offers amazing options like feeding the seals and interacting 1:1 with a seal or sea lion. Rates are extremely reasonable, too. The staff remembered my calling to reserve the seal encounter, and were fantastic with every one of us. My... more

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5 of 5 stars
sharklover101307   1 contribution
somewhere
Nov 27, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

First let me say that i loved this aquarium. It is quite small but there is so much to see. From seals to clown fish. I definatly reccomend it to anyone. The staff is very nice and helpful. Not at all rude! They have penguin feeding, sea lion and seal shows, all very interesting. Oh yeah and theres a porqupine... more

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Aquarium of Niagara Address

701 Whirlpool Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Tel: 716 285 3575; 800 500 4609 Fax: 716 285 8513