Top North America Aquariums in 2026

Save time and discover the wonders of the oceans with this skip-the-line Vancouver Aquarium admission ticket. During your visit, admire more than 65,000 different animals from various marine ecosystems. Watch interpreter-led animal presentations, explore interactive exhibits, meet sea otters and sea lions, and learn about the aquarium's rescue and rehabilitation work. You also have access to a 4D movie theater and interactive pools.

Discover marine life wonders at SEA LIFE Minnesota, an aquarium boasting more than 10,000 sea creatures. Located in the Mall of America, SEA LIFE provides the perfect break from shopping and change of scenery. Explore four themed tanks including Amazon River, Atlantis, Sturgeon Lake and Rainbow Reef. Check out the Octopus Garden, gaze eyes on the world’s largest crab species, and walk through an underwater tunnel and see the underbellies of stingrays and turtles.

Guarantee your entry to the Aquarium of the Bay in San Francisco, so you spend less time waiting and more time enjoying its aquatic attractions. Get direct access to all of the aquarium’s main exhibit areas, including interactive exhibits, as well as walk-through glass tunnels where schools of anchovies and fluorescent jellyfish swim overhead and around you.

Discover an incredible underwater world with a ticket to SEA LIFE Aquarium Dallas, where more than 5,000 sea creatures reside. See a horseshoe crab, marvel at translucent jellyfish and stroll beneath sharks in a transparent sea tunnel. Various talks and feedings take place throughout the day, or take a behind-the-scenes tour to learn about conservation and animal rescue efforts. There's something for the entire family to enjoy.

Meet marine mammals, sharks, and starfish with tickets to SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium, and get a below-the-surface look at dozens of ocean ecosystems. Visit Doodle Reef, where kids can create their very own virtual sea creatures on a screen within a live display, then see blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and rays. Count all eight limbs on the giant Pacific octopus and test your marine knowledge on the aquarium’s quiz trail. Then, get a front row seat at a thrilling feeding frenzy.

Plan your vacation itinerary before you set foot in Charlotte, prebooking entry to the Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium. Beat ticket anxiety and secure access to this city aquarium. This family-friendly attraction is home to a whole host of marine life and animals, with plenty of interactive activities to keep children engaged and entertained. See stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses, sea turtles, and more.

Aquarium at the Boardwalk is one of the newest things to do in Branson, Missouri, and is unlike any other aquarium you’ve visited. First hint – the massive octopus sculpture that greets guests at the front door. It’s modeled after Aquarius, a Giant Pacific Octopus and one of the Aquarium’s exclusive characters. Inside, stroll down the boardwalk and explore ten zones of fish & fun.

Discover one of New Orleans’ most popular, family-friendly attractions—and enjoy a hassle-free visiting experience—when you prebook admission tickets to the Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium. Home to more than 3,600 animals across 250-plus species and multiple habitat areas, the attraction offers plenty of opportunity for up-close natural encounters. Once inside, explore the sights at your own pace.

Guarantee your admission to the New York Aquarium in advance—and make your visiting experience seamless—with this convenient pre-booking option. Enjoy the flexibility of an any-day access admission ticket (available in peak and off-peak options), and stop by the aquarium at a time that suits you. This attraction is ideal for travelers with young children, and gives you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover hundreds of different marine animals under one roof—or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.

Get a look at the creatures of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans—and benefit from simplified sightseeing—with pre-purchased admission tickets to SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Be immersed in an underwater world of more than 5,000 fish, marine mammals, and more, from sharks to jellyfish. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a 2- or 3-attraction pass to visit other Orlando sights as well, including Madame Tussauds and/or the Orlando Eye.

Maximize your time with a preferential access ticket to Mexico City’s wildlife-filled Inbursa Aquarium. With this ticket, you’ll receive preferential access to the tanks holding marine life including sharks, seahorses, turtles, and more, plus the interactive aquarium, an educational space for even deeper exploration. You can also upgrade your ticket to include the aquarium’s exciting virtual reality experience.

Experience the magic of the underwater world as you make your way from the Great Lakes of Michigan to the depths of the SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium. Take your time at the aquarium, with its informative talks, interactive exhibits, animal feeding shows, and more. Discover the thrill of seeing blacktip reef sharks and gentle seahorses. Kids can also enjoy learning more about the underwater habitats of sea creatures.

Guarantee admission to Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino and avoid long waits in ticket lines when you pre-book your admission. See more than 2,000 aquatic and reptilian animals, including over 100 sharks in one of the largest shark tanks in the country. Walk through two underwater tunnels and enjoy the included Undersea Explorer VR Experience for an immersive ocean adventure.

Visit the Aquarium of the Pacific without waiting in long lines with this reserved entry ticket. Get ahead of your vacation planning and prebook your admission before you set foot in Long Beach. Enjoy access to the marine life and animal displays included with general admission, with the opportunity to see sharks, lorikeets, and penguins.

The SEA LIFE® Aquarium, conveniently located in the American Dream Mall in New Jersey, offers a fun activity for the whole family. It’s safe and stroller-accessible, and you’ll see some of the ocean’s most fascinating creatures across more than 10 interactive exhibits. Prebook your tickets and skip the lines to buy tickets.

Be transported to an underwater world as you explore SEA LIFE San Antonio. Walk through the underwater ocean tunnel and come face-to-face with sharks, rays, sea turtles, and several fish species. Enjoy an immersive experience at the touch pool where you can see starfish, sea anemones, hermit crabs, and more. There are over 20 exhibits for children and adults to enjoy.

Guarantee your admission at SEA LIFE Aquarium Arizona in Phoenix when you book in advance. Step out of the hot Phoenix weather to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of undersea creatures. Learn about different types of sea life, from tropical sharks to simple sea stars and get close-up views of fascinating marine life that typically exist at the bottom of the ocean.

Experience an unforgettable day at Maui Ocean Center and immerse yourself in the colorful aquatic world. Enjoy all-day access to explore over 60 exhibits at your own pace, including one of the world's largest displays of live Pacific corals. Encounter sharks, stingrays, and turtles in the 750,000-gallon (2.8 million-liter) open ocean exhibit, and dive into a virtual whale experience in the state-of-the-art Humpbacks of Hawaii exhibit and sphere.

Please check our website, www.osc.org, for daily operating hours. A visit to the Orlando Science Center invites exploration across four floors dedicated to hands-on activities, live shows, and engaging exhibits. Discover the wonders of science, nature, and technology through immersive experiences like animal meet-and-greets and interactive displays. Perfect for families and curious minds of all ages, this ticket grants access to everything the center has to offer, making it a fun and educational outing for all ages. Dive into a world of discovery and ignite your curiosity today. Paid self-parking is available during museum hours on a first come, first served basis for a rate of $4/hour (up to $15) in OSC's parking garage located at 782 Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803.

With so much to see in Atlanta, why waste time buying separate tickets for each attraction? With this exclusive Atlanta CityPASS package, get bundled admission to your choice of five attractions, from the World of Coca-Cola and Atlanta's Famous Aquarium to Zoo Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, or National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Even better, you’ll have nine days to visit each location, so you can sightsee at your own pace, without the usual rush.

Enjoy easy skip-the-line access to the California Academy of Sciences with this pre-paid ticket. Walk right in to explore the museum's 4-story rainforest, planetarium, and aquarium, plus the new Tiny Chef, Big Impact exhibit celebrating small actions for the planet.

Choose from one, two, three, or five days of unlimited sightseeing with the Philadelphia Pass, and cover top attractions like the Eastern State Penitentiary with a single package ticket. The pass is easily downloaded to your mobile device, so you can ditch the complicated vouchers. Explore the city of brotherly love at your own leisure—ideal for tourists and residents alike.