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    Glen Echo Park Aquarium

    4.4 (23 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Kasi M.

    What a neat little spot! We found a Groupon and went this past weekend and our 2 year old absolutely loved it! With covid you have to make an appointment but we enjoyed having it private and we chose the first slot. The girl who showed us around was so friendly and knowledgeable. She was great with our girl who wanted to run from one tank to another lol. Lots to do afterwards too. They have some sand tables and places to play outside. We also enjoyed walking the park trail. The carousal just opened this weekend too! We will def return!

    Dustin T.

    Decent aquarium, but was not as big as I was hoping for. Plus is they have a guy standing in front of an open aquarium sink area showing off different crabs, seashells, etc, and giving a great presentation. The place was difficult to find (across from the gas station) and there is PLENTY of open parking. They charge $7 per adult (under 2 is free) - I believe... in my opinion, good, not great.

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    Wonderful place for kids to learn about local marine life. The staff was very patient with our four grandchildren. And they learned a lot.

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    Love this gem. Small and perfect for toddlers and middle schoolers to explore sea life from the Maryland waters.

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    What a great find - perfect activity for my kids (1) & (3)! Great indoor exhibit and outside play and discovery area.

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    4.1(1.4k reviews)
    5.5 mi

    I couldn't figure out how to get Google Maps to direct us to the entrance. One of the entrances is…read moreoff of Connecticut Ave NW on the west side of the Zoo. It's less than a 10 minute walk from the Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Stop. Coming here in February with snow still on the ground meant that many outdoor exhibits had no inhabitants. That being said, there are plenty of things to see outside and a ton of creatures to see inside buildings. Sorry in advance for these elementary schooler descriptions- The memorable ones: A Snake Neck Turtle with very long necks A gigantic tortoise A large group of flamingos (a flamboyance) Incredibly cute small bearded monkeys - tamarins Otters, who were catching small fish and scavenging for food on land The obligatory clownfish and anemone which I've seen many times but still fascinates me An adorable guinea pig in a mini home I'm a bit surprised to see lower ratings on this zoo. Maybe it's due to a few feedings and no traditional shows where employees talk about animals and have them perform a little. That being said it is free and there are lots of more unique animals to be seen. I definitely think the National Zoo is worth a visit.

    Big zoo and took about 3 hours to cover everything at a quick pace. They didn't have many gelato…read moreflavors, but $5 for a big slice of pizza seemed reasonable. Again, tickets are free but must be reserved ahead of time. The pandas were definitely my favorite. Unfortunately, the African exhibit was closed so no zebras or giraffes or the bison and the elephant house closed early. I liked some things better at my home zoo (penguins, bigger reptile house, the apes being in more of a social setting), but overall was a nice way to spend the afternoon 2026 #22

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    National Aquarium

    National Aquarium

    3.9(1.4k reviews)
    35.9 miInner Harbor

    Visited on a Sunday morning, we got there at 9:30 am and were excited that it wasn't packed as I…read morehad read in previous reviews. The aquarium is pretty big, the exhibitions were not crowded at all and we were able to pace ourselves and watch all of them without feeling rushed or crowded. The positives: - overall it was very clean - lots of fishes to see! - 2 interactive tanks for kids to touch the jellyfish and some other fish - the layout with the big fish tank in the center that can be seen from all the floors is pretty spectacular - toy store has nice items - steps for younger kids to see the tanks - beautiful views Cons - it is SOOOOO expensive - no strollers allowed - we saw mice in the tropical exhibition, I'm still a little traumatized lol. Overall it was a great day! I do wish it wasn't as expensive so we could go more ofter

    Dear reader, The…read moreNational Aquarium in Baltimore is absolutely worth a visit and then, quite possibly, another. The exhibits are not merely tanks in a building. They feel theatrical, transportive, and wonderfully well curated. The shark areas were especially striking, with a dark, slightly eerie atmosphere that made the whole thing feel more dramatic in the best way. The jellyfish were another standout, with so many different varieties drifting about like tiny, glowing aristocrats of the sea. The birds and sloths in the rain forest added that extra bit of surprise and charm, making the whole visit feel even richer. The Aquarium's Upland Tropical Rain Forest does in fact feature sloths and tropical birds, while Blacktip Reef and Shark Alley anchor the shark experience. What stayed with me most, was learning about Kai, a green sea turtle. She has buoyancy issues from a prior boat-strike injury, cannot dive properly, and would not survive in the wild, so the Aquarium provides long-term care. That was genuinely touching. It added real heart to an already excellent visit.

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    Children's Science Center

    Children's Science Center

    3.8(65 reviews)
    13.7 mi

    Since my last review, I ended up purchasing a family membership to the Children's Science Center…read moreand it is the BEST purchasing decision I have made all year. It's close proximity means that I have a go-to spot to bring the kids on school breaks, rainy days, cold days, or whenever we simply have nothing to do. While there are a few standing exhibits, the staff does a really good job at changing things up (and keeping things topical) so each visit feels special. And the best part... SLIME. We've made slime conductors, spider slime, fluffy slime, snowflake slime, glow-in-the-dark slime .. basically alll the slime. The experiment lab always has a slime option and it is a highlight of every visit. My eldest daughter went from barely reading and needing help at the beginning of our membership to fully reading and creating experiments on her own. It is so much fun to see. For the littles, there is a small playroom with building blocks, magnatiles, books, and those large blue fort/construction material building materials. My two-year old loved spending time in this room but now that she is three she likes making her own hovercrafts and setting them sail in the wind tunnel. The staff is SO kind, SO helpful, and so passionate about what they do. I love how they offer volunteer/internship opportunities to teens and will also set up special traveling science labs to Title I schools. If you are a member you also get discounted or free visits to children's science museums all across the United States which has made this membership 100% worth it for our family. If you are looking for an experience gift to give a little one this year, I highly recommend the Children's Science Center!

    Had a great time with my toddler today. She's not quite two so her admission was free and there's a…read more$2 discount for purchasing tickets in advance. I was worried there wouldn't be enough activity for her age but she had a blast playing with exhibits and blocks in the interactive room. She also made "play dough" as an experiment. The staff were all friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back.

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