But since we have only gone to the aquarium let me tell you a little bit about it. The aquarium is located downtown next to the river. For an adult it is $18.50 and children 2-12 it's $11.50 (military members get $2.00 off a ticket). It is a two story establishment, but are stroller and wheelchair friendly.
This is a wonderful place to beat the heat in NOLA! It isn't the biggest aquarium I've ever been to, but there are tons of fishies! They even have otters, jellies, penguins, sharks, sting rays, gators, and turtles! They also have a few specialized exhibits; Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River, and Caribbean Reef. This aquarium also offers sting ray feedings. If you aren't brave enough to do that, you can catch one of the many feeding/educational shows they offer! There is also a little interactive play zone for the kids!
The gift shop is rather large and stocked with loads of goodies! The prices are typical for a tourist spot, but not horrible. We bought Marissa a penguin that we named Tuxs, and she LOVES him! It's actually her "lovey" she sleeps with at night. We of course had to buy a magnet and shot glasses for our obsessed collections! The aquarium also offers a food court.
We had a fantastic time and would recommend this place to anyone who wants to see and learn about a variety of sea life.
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