Mystic Aquarium

About

Inspiring people to care for and protect our ocean planet through conservation, education and research. 

Travel Mystic Aquarium’s indoor and outdoor exhibits to visit with thousands of creatures including beluga whales, African penguins, rescued seals, colorful fish and more. Roll up your sleeves and touch a shark, stingray or even an exotic reptile. Complimentary sea lion shows provide a truly unique opportunity to see these fascinating animals up-close and in action. 

Go back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the planet in Dino Seas! This indoor space features hands-on interactive experiences, a NEW Aerial Adventure Course, a two-story indoor playspace, and live amphibians and reptile habitats. Encounter dinosaurs that ‘fly’ above, lurk around every corner and get you thinking about how to protect our planet. 

Plus, a robust schedule of shows in two theaters, seasonal events, activities and more make the Aquarium a year-round destination worth revisiting often! Discover your world and sea more at Mystic Aquarium.

Get your Hands Wet.
Experience the sensation of a stingray glide below your fingers at the Ray Touch Pool or even as it suckles food from right out of your hand! Then head to Shark Encounters inside to touch a bamboo shark as it swims past. Splash around a huge water table and get hands on with local species at Discover Long Island Sound. Additional fee applies to feed rays.

Go on a Cinematic Adventure.
Further expanding our interactive and engaging experiences, we have partnered with Immotion to bring you a new immersive virtual reality adventure. Undersea Explorer features an incredible virtual reality ocean journey, bringing together thrilling and educational content with state-of-the-art technology to ignite visitor interest.

Dive into Excitement.
From exclusive seal, sea lion or penguin interactions to wading waist-deep with a whale, you’ll get up-close and hands-on with some of our most popular animals. Learn what it takes to care for our marine mammals and birds and enhance your understanding of the animals in our care.