Hands-on Fun at Mystic Aquarium
55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
860 572 5955
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Free with Admission:
Sea Lion Show
California sea lions stage daily shows at the aquarium's Foxwoods Marine Theater. More...
Shark Encounters
Ever wonder what a shark feels like? Find out at Shark Encounters. The shallow pool allows for easy reach of these docile, bottom-dwelling sharks. The exhibit houses six white-spotted bamboo sharks, one to three feet in length.More...
Jellies: The Ocean in Motion
Jellies have no heart and no brains. So what makes them so fascinating? Brilliantly lit tanks give you new appreciation for these simple – yet simply amazing creatures.
Minor Additional Charge:
Ray Touch Pool
Kids and grown-ups alike can literally get a feel for gentle, mysterious cow nose rays, as they gracefully glide just below the water's surface and within easy reach of your fingertips. Want to feed these fascinating animals yourself? Purchase a cup of sand eels and feed them right from your hand. During the program, a staff member will teach you how to use the "cone method" to feed the rays, and you'll learn how and what they eat.
Ray Touch Pool is free with aquarium admission. Cup of sand eels costs $3. Reservations are not required. More...
Encounter Program:
Whales Up Close
For young children or those who don’t want to get waist-deep in the water during the Beluga Encounter program, Mystic Aquarium is now offering a way to have an up-close visit with a beluga whale without getting wet! During the new Whales Up Close program, witness a beluga feeding and learn more about these magnificent animals’ special behaviors with only a three-foot-high window separating you from the whale.
The Whales Up Close program is approximately 45 minutes long and takes place daily, with a limit of six people per session. Participants must be 6 years of age or older, and those under 16 must be accompanied by a participating adult. The cost of the program is $49 plus aquarium admission. Although the program can be purchased upon arrival at the aquarium, reservations are recommended. For reservations call 860.572.5955 x520 or click here for tickets.
