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Ongoing Exhibits
Close Encounters of the Marine Kind »
Get closer to the ocean animals than you ever thought possible. Wade in the water with a whale, visit with a penguin, touch a ray, get close to reptiles and hold sea stars, crabs and more.
Sea Lion Shows »
Get to know Mystic Aquarium’s friendly, playful sea lions during a sea lion show where these magnificent animals display their speed, agility and intelligence. Boomerang, a juvenile sea lion and the show’s newest star, is an audience favorite.
Fluorescent Coral »
Visitors to Mystic Aquarium are aglow -- literally -- over this fascinating exhibit of striking, glow-in-the-dark coral that could one day hold clues to treating some of the world's major diseases.
Animal Encounters
Penguin Encounters »
See exactly what our penguin experts see and get a unique perspective on the world of African penguins. During this hour-long intimate encounter, learn about how these penguins are adapted for life in the wild and how we take care of them here at the Aquarium – meet and get to touch one of the aquarium’s resident penguins.
Offered throughout the year. Reservations strongly advised. Click link above for further details.
Beluga Encounters »
Wade in the water with a beluga whale. Give it a tongue pat and watch it spout and “sing”. Get to know these amazing mammals during this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Encounters begin with a 20-minute orientation and conclude with a wrap-up session with an aquarium trainer.
Offered daily May through October. Reservations strongly advised. Click link above for further details.
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 & Institute for Exploration 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.
Ray Touch Pool »
This hands-on, hands-in exhibit puts you in touch with these gentle creatures of the sea. Kids and adults alike can get a feel for the cownose rays as they glide just below the water’s surface.
Birds of the Outback »
The birds are back by popular demand! Have hundreds of Australian cockatiels, parakeets and rosellas eating out of your hand – literally – in this 1,200-square-foot aviary that redefines the term “interactive exhibit.” Experience it this summer only at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration.
