501 E. Pratt Street
Pier 3
410-576-3800
HOURS:
Nov. -Feb., Sat. -Thurs. 10am-5pm, Fri. 10-8pm
Mar.-June and Sept.-Oct., Sat. -Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri. 9-8pm July and
Aug., daily 9am-8pm
Timed tickets may be required on weekends, purchase these in the
morning.
ADMISSION:
$14.00
Baltimore
aquarium is the cities most frequented attraction. If you plan
to visit this establishment, plan to spend about 3-4 hours here.
Located at the water’s edge in the Inner Harbor, the Aquarium is
home to over 10,000 creatures. The huge building consists of 7
levels and holds 2 million gallons of water. Visitors can journey
through the large structure and get a gander at a number of exotic
animals including seals and puffins, stingrays and piranha, electric
eels, and more.
In the Marine Mammal Pavilion,
visitors can view and learn about one of the ocean’s most
intelligent creatures at the new Coastal Connections:
"Dolphins at Our Shore" show. Children and adults
alike can view and acquire a good deal of knowledge about the
spectacular Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and get a better
understanding of their behaviors and habitat. This enjoyment and
knowledge is also elaborated upon in Exploration Station, 
an interactive gallery featuring marine mammals. Another fantastic
exhibit is the Jungle Thrills (opens spring 2000), where
visitors can explore the flora and fauna of a miniature South
American rain forest. Featured animals include large iguanas,
scarlet ibis, and a variety of tropical birds, to name a few. Along
with these exhibits are the grand fish tanks that hold everything
from color coral reef fish to magnificent sharks.
As the Aquarium is a prime spot for
tourists, it tends to get more and more crowded (especially the
admission lines) as the day passes, so plan your visit for early
morning to beat the crowds. But even if your visit is slightly
obstructed by long lines, it’s well worth the wait. The Aquarium
is easily accessible on foot or by water taxi from any spot along
the Harbor.
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