M&T Bank Shark & Ray Bay

a hands-on, interactive experience!

FEATURED EXPERIENCES

Most Popular Experience

General Admission

Open daily at 9 a.m. Explore our exciting and educational exhibits that are designed to be fun for the whole family.

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Inside the Aquarium

Ever wondered what goes into running a public aquarium? Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour and find out!

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Seal Encounter

During your Seal Encounter, you get a behind-the-scenes look at the care and training of our marine mammals and join the trainers on the beach to meet a seal.

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Penguin Encounter

Experience a beak-to-nose encounter with our Humboldt penguins. Watch them waddle around and learn more about these fascinating Peruvian birds!

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4 Hours

Trainer for a Day

Spend the day with an Aquarium trainer and take a behind-the-scenes look at this fascinating career!

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UPCOMING CAMPS & CLASSES

Wild Innovators

Learn how nature has inspired some of our greatest engineering marvels.

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Jr. Vet: Turtles

Everyone loves turtles; learn what it takes to provide them with veterinary care!

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Jr. Vet: Pinnipeds

Do you want to take care of marine mammals? Join us at the aquarium and learn what it takes to be a vet.

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Jr. Vet: Sharks

The ins and outs of sharks are truly fascinating, and you will find out that one of the fiercest of creatures requires careful attention from our vets.

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Meet Our Rescued Marine Mammals

The Aquarium of Niagara happily opens its doors to rescued marine mammals with all conditions from blindness to chronic seizures to missing flippers. Our mission is to give them a fulfilled second chance at life, while educating the public about the plights aquatic animals face and how we can all work together to help.

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