We had an AMAZING time at Long Island Aquarium! The aquarium is super spacious and never felt crowded, with so many interesting exhibits to explore. Everything is really well done, but the sharks absolutely stole the show -- seriously SO cool to see them up close and swimming overhead! Parking is about 1-2 blocks away, just follow the signs for "Aquarium Parking." There's a shuttle that runs often, and the driver was incredibly friendly. We were so glad we chose that option because it was slushy everywhere, and the shuttle made the whole experience easy and stress-free. Plan for about 2 hours, which felt absolutely perfect -- enough time to see everything, enjoy the exhibits, and not feel rushed at all. Fun, exciting, and 100% worth the visit. We'd definitely go back! read more

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I felt that the admission price is too high. Many of the exhibits were not open. The parking situation is a major problem. You have to park approximately a half mile away and walk, not very friendly for anyone who has any limitations. read more

High prices, but worth a full day of seeing the awesome sights & shows and different fun things to do! read more

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I'm in town on a business conference and our planners organized an after work event at the Long Island Aquarium which included dinner appetizers and an open bar. We had the entire aquarium to ourselves. We were informed to walk around at our leisure and there would be appetizers in various locations within the aquarium. I got to see turtles, sharks, sea lions, and various species of fish too. Very cool venue to be able to network with colleagues and have an ice breaker discussion about the aquarium. Everyone had a blast. read more

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We made our yearly trip to the aquarium to celebrate my niece's birthday. Fun fact is that no matter how old you are, you could get in free for your birthday. Reminder: bring proof of date of birth. Since my sister and my niece are days apart, they both got in free. Planning it out this way is great because it helps offset the cost. An adult ticket will run you $50. A child above the age of 3 is about $32. Is it worth it for the kids, totally. We loved our visit and got to actually see the penguins this time! One of the things to definitely do when on the Island. read more

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Hard to say. I found it to be expensive, $50 per adult. I highly suggest getting discount tickets at the library. You can finish your entire time in about two hours or so with seeing everything. It can also be very crowded with strollers everywhere so it's hard to navigate and look at different exhibits. As soon as you walk in you can pet stringrays and feed them. Just be careful as they do splash water. There's things to see both inside and outside. There's also shows to attended as well as different experiences for an extra cost. Overall, the day was good. I just feel it's a bit overpriced. read more

Long Island Aquarium - Aquariums Near Me - Riverhead, New York

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BLUF: 3.5 out of 5 stars. A good experience, best for pre-teens and younger. Long Island Aquarium (LIA) is a solid regional attraction. While not as impressive as larger aquariums, LIA can still fill an hour or two of one's time, or longer, depending on one's enthusiasm for the exhibits and attractions. Long Island Aquarium offers some personal experiences that some larger world-class aquariums don't. Subject to extra cost and seasonal availability, it is possible to feed stingrays, dive in a shark cage, and get personal photos with penguins, seals, and sea lions. Feeding / petting stingrays -- generally characterized as the ocean's puppy dogs -- is the lowest cost and most accessible of these experiences. The stingray pool is straight in from the aquarium's entrance. Long Island Aquarium also has a number of attached attractions, including a gaming arcade, and a giant play tree set. Most of LIA's displays are compartmentalized short experiences, which makes it easy to go exhibit to exhibit with breaks in-between. The aquarium is pricey, with adult tickets costing $48.99 per person plus tax and credit card fees. Discounted tickets are available for locals at local libraries, and for those staying at the attached hotel. AAA New York offers a minor discount ($2 per ticket, up to 5 tickets) for those unable to take advantage of other discounts. The cost is mostly understandable, as it takes significant resources to maintain healthy and enriched environments for all the lifeforms at the aquarium. Long Island Aquarium has its own parking lots, about two blocks north. LIA does have a cafeteria, but those not visiting as part of a school trip should consider dining elsewhere, as there are several options within walking distance, including some with riverfront seating. read more

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We took my daughter to the Long Island Aquarium when they were having their 25th Anniversary promotion where adult tickets were $25 on the 25th of the month in the summer months (which is pretty much half price). General Admission on a normal day is on the expensive side at $50.99 for adults and $35.99 for kids considering the small size of the aquarium. It had been quite a while since we had been to the aquarium since it opened so many years ago. You can easily find parking on the street in the neighborhood streets. The aquarium was nice with lots of sea animals to see. There are both indoor and outdoor exhibits. My daughter loved looking at the penguins and turtles. There was a short sea lion show, but I remember it being longer in the past or at least I remember them doing more tricks to impress the audience. On the other side of the aquarium there was a butterfly exhibit that was really fun. Lots of butterflies that flew all around and very close to you. It was funny that when we were trying to leave the experience room that there was two blue butterflies that were trying to make a break for it. They have a secondary exit room in case some butterflies attempt to escape and they can easily catch them to bring them back to their habitat. Overall we had fun time and my daughter took home an axolotl puppet home. read more

Long Island Aquarium - Sea Lion Presentation - Aquariums Near Me - Riverhead, New York

We had a great time! We started off with the seal show. It was shorter than I remember but still a great show. Only two seals performed but my daughter loved it. After that we walked around he got to go in the crab pit and put them up. We went in a play area that was an extra $12 but it has slides and stuff a cool thing that was extra. We ate in the cafe chicken fingers fries and a drink was like $20 it was enough to share as I wasn't that hungry. After we seen everything we ended it with a shark feeding show which was mad cool! read more

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We loved coming to the aquarium! You can get a free ticket if you come within 7 days of your birthday so we were able to get one ticket free! Definitely keep that in mind as sometimes ticket prices can be a bit high. We spent several hours here and really enjoyed seeing the different shows/feedings and walking around on our own. I definitely recommend! read more

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I can't believe in my four decades of life I have never been to this aquarium! My son has been driving me crazy to touch sting rays, I saw the LIA had this feature and as soon as you walked in. So off we went! I got tickets from my local library at a 20% discount, so check your library before going! The aquarium is right on Main Street. There is a parking lot about one block away which is $12 to park all day (cash only). There is a shuttle between the parking lot and the aquarium which literally takes less than a minute, but it is nice that they offer that especially in the winter months. The aquarium was not busy at all on a Saturday morning, we were able to touch the stingrays as soon as we walked in, which made all the difference in the trajectory of our day because that was my son's one thing he wanted to do, and as soon as we walked in they were there. for three dollars you can get little mini fish to feed the stingrays. there was also an interactive turtle feeding that they had fun at. There are a couple of seals outside, which are really fun to watch. The aquarium is really cute themed and was easy to navigate. Outside there was even a treehouse play area whic was really nice for them to go up and burn off a little extra energy. There's a small café, we brought our own lunchbox of food, but we're able to sit in there and enjoy our lunch out of the cold. There is also a really nice butterfly area that was included in the admission, wear bright colors if you want the butterflies to land on you. My son wore an orange sweatshirt and they were literally following him around. There are a couple of gift shops that are also reasonably priced, overall it's a really cute day trip and if you wanted to make a night of it at one of the hotels for swimming or something in the winter, the Hyatt is connected right next-door. We will definitely be back. read more

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10/10 experience for my sons 3rd birthday that we just celebrated this past weekend at the aquarium ! Jacqueline and Mary were super attentive via email prior to the party and when we got there everything was well taken care of, I did not have to think of a thing because it was handled. The food options were straight forward for the buffet and plenty of soft drink options. Our guests had a blast walking around and seeing the different animals/fish. We even had one of the staff come in with two critters for us to touch and educated on us on them. I would definitely recommend this venue for future parties and to friends/family. I think the price was very reasonable for everything that was offered and my 20+ guests stayed an extra hour to explore the aquarium with no additional costs. read more

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A really interesting place, it seems small but they have a lot of areas and tanks to explore a diverse array of fish and sea life. Unfortunately, because we visited in January, some of the outdoor amenities were not available to visit (some were open, but it was too cold to see). One of the most interesting part of the aquarium was the butterfly display. They had many unique and beautiful butterflies flying around in a habitat which was conducive to their needs. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for something to do with either adults or kids. read more

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Honestly, it was really nice and amazing. We took our 1 year old and he was amazed with all the beautiful aquatic life. Wouldn't suggest eating there food was not good and over priced but overall a nice place to take the family. read more

We visit the aquarium at least 12 times a year & the season passes make it so worth it! We love all of the exhibits especially the butterfly room & it's become such a fun family outing both my kids enjoy read more

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This was my first visit to the Long Island Aquarium. I was surprised that it was actually a small-ish aquarium but they definitely make the most of their space. So many different sections to explore! And it never felt overcrowded when we were there. Prices were pretty steep: $45.99/adult weekday. But if your birthday is within 7 days, you get in free! (Must provide proof of bday). Also, if you search, there are weekend discounts. There are many interactive events in this aquarium! You can pet stingrays, feed the Koi, and even get ankle deep in the water with the shoe crabs and crabs. For an additional charge, you can get into a wetsuit, and deep dive in the shark tank (you're in an enclosed cage). So many fun activities and displays! They also have scheduled shows, so plan accordingly. We had someplace to go after the aquarium but if we were free, we could have easily spent the whole day there. Staff was friendly and informative. There is also a little cafeteria there; offering both hot and cold meals. A great aquarium! Highly recommend! read more

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We love this place , my biggest complaint is during the early spring season half the exhibits are closed , it's to cold for the outside exhibits so I believe they charge really high for limited exhibits but the kids loved it so I sucked it up. The shark tanks is really cool. Parking is a couple of blocks away but they have a shuttle so you don't have to walk. read more

Long Island Aquarium - Aquariums Near Me - Riverhead, New York

It was a great Aquarium with a lot of things to see. You can walk through the entire aquarium in about 3 hours. The shark exhibit was really cool and there are free sea lion shows. You might have to go a little distance to find a parking spot. read more

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We had a pleasant experience at the aquarium. It's a decent size aquarium with indoor and outdoor areas to explore. You can easily spend the day there exploring and learning. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We participated in a scavenger hunt which allowed us to see every part of the aquarium. read more

This is my first time here and I'm definitely glad I came. I love aquariums in general so it was bothering me that I've never been here. It's a decent drive out there and I'm not sure public transportation is even an option. There's a hotel right next door as well as an event space as well. Parking is a few blocks away and a separate charge, I believe cash only. They had a shuttle bus too to take you the few blocks but I chose to walk. There's a seal display before you even go in which is pretty cool. The lobby area is huge with the check in desks straight ahead, the manta ray touch tank and the butterfly section is to the left and the entrance to the aquarium is to the right. The manta ray touch tanks has them swimming around and you can just put your hand in and gently feel them swim by. There's also a feeding time which is fun and cool as well. I think it was $3 for a small counter of fish. The main store is also right past the mantas but it's kind of set up to walk thru on the way out as that is the exit as well. The butterfly section is a separate ticket and they have their own store as well. That was a pretty cool experience. There a sealed room where the butterflies are all flying freely. They also had some bugs and such behind glass and a bee section too. The main part of the aquarium has so much to see and do. You walk right over a pond with different types of fish and then some smaller tanks right to the left and then past that is the outdoor seal show. Back towards the right was more tanks with coral reefs, sharks , octopus , and much more. The shark tank is decent sized and you can also go above it and look down into it. There's a shark experience where they drop you in a shark cage. They also had a feeding session later in the afternoon. There's also a cafeteria with hot food, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, pretzels etc. This leads to the outdoors area which has otters, koi fish, penguins, and a fishing cat as well. There's also an arcade, scoops ice cream shop, a huge climbing tree for kids, a marsh where you can walk thru barefoot, a tour boat and a snorkel experience. Definitely a great way to spend the day or even a few hours. It can get pricey if you start adding on rhe encounters and such but some of it looked like they were definitely worth it! I'll definitely be back. read more

We came here during a trip to visit my husband's mother. Originally, we were supposed to go to a farm but it was pouring so we made last minute plans to head to the aquarium instead. There's a parking lot located a short walk away but because it was raining so hard, hubby dropped us off at the entrance and went to park the car on his own. The ticket prices were kind of pricey but I was optimistic. My MIL was able to get a senior discount. From what my husband said, this place is known for their coral and they do have a beautiful collection of colorful coral. I did love that right at the entrance they have a stingray tank for petting and feeding the rays. They also have tons of horseshoe crabs and small sharks in the tank as well. The rays were very friendly. There's a sink nearby to wash your hands afterwards, although I did not spy any available soap. After petting the sea pups we headed to the right and crossed the bridge where we saw even more small sharks, horseshoe crabs and other fish. They have huge tanks with all different kinds of fish. The best part are the little signs with the pictures of the fish and a little description about them. We all had a fun time searching for and identifying the fish in the tank, and learning about where they are found and their conservation statuses. We saw lots of fish we knew about but were pleased to discover some new fish, like the unicorn fish. I don't think it liked to be photographed. The shark exhibit was really cool. There was an employee there that was ready for any questions we might have had. He overheard us talking about the sharks and offered new information that was unknown to us which prompted even more questions. We were shocked to see so many other fish swimming around the sharks, unfazed. We learned about their feeding schedule and saw some nurse sharks lounging on the floor of the exhibit. This was probably my favorite part of the day. They also have feeding schedules but we missed this particular day's shark feeding. After the shark, we saw some more fish and headed to their butterfly exhibit. We weren't sure how our Little would deal with the butterflies. She absolutely freaked when we visited a butterfly farm in Aruba last year. She was optimistic this time around but eventually lost it. Unfortunately, we were unable to exit the way we came in so hubby had to give me his cap so she could cover her face during our departure. She was NOT having it but it was still a fun exhibit. The butterflies were trying to escape with us so we had to be patient when leaving. There's a gift shop right next to the butterfly exhibit. We bought the kiddo some swag and got ourselves a carnivorous plant. We always wanted a venus fly trap and now we have an Audrey II of our very own! We played around with the photo booth but be advised that they definitely get you for everything interactive. We ended up buying duplicate photos because of how they have the payment system set up. We obviously were not the only ones as we found forgotten pictures left in the receipt tray. We had a decent time and went through the place fairly quickly. The ticket price was definitely more than what it was worth but it was also very rainy and a lot of their outdoor exhibits didn't even make sense to visit or were not available to visit. Had I known half of their exhibits were outdoors, I probably would have voted against going. I'm sure if they're fully operational the price isn't too bag but I will say that I had a better time at the Maritime Aquarium in CT. We were able to do interactive activities that did not cost anything extra, whereas here, everything had a pricetag. read more

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In the last couple of years we've been gravitating towards aquariums. We've done Boston, Mystic, Va Beach and Long Island Aquarium in recent times. Wife voted this #1. Nice flow, nice exhibits and generally a very nice way to spend a few hours. I still think it's pricy, but all of the aquariums we've visited seemed pricy. We did see a lot of kids under 10 and this is definitely perfect for that age group. read more

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Toddler loved the aquarium! We brought a wagon but recommend a smaller stroller if needed. read more

Long Island Aquarium - Toddler loved the aquarium! - Aquariums Near Me - Riverhead, New York

*Full disclosure, I am not really an aquarium or zoo person, so take this review with a grain of salt. I am giving the LI Aquarium four stars because the staff were amazing and my little cousin had an awesome time! It's not what I'd consider a large aquarium, having been to Baltimore Aquarium or even the Brooklyn Aquarium, it's small in comparison. I certainly wouldn't make a special trip to go here; unless you or someone in your family is obsessed with all things marine life, I could see spending more than a few hours here before getting bored. Still, if you are in the area it's a fun activity to do, especially with the kids. The major con is the price. I do think its way overpriced for what it has to offer, but alas, isn't most things on Long Island? Because of the price I view this a treat for the kids sort of deal (because don't we already spend way too much money on stupid stuff for our littles?) One highlight of our day was painting with Pinnipeds, which was like everything else very overpriced, but the novelty of having a sea animal paint a picture was priceless...at least for my ten-year-old cousin. read more

Long Island Aquarium - Aquariums Near Me - Riverhead, New York

Our entire family enjoyed the aquarium. The tickets are a little costly all things considered but it is a fun place to visit and it certainly can accommodate an entire family across age groups. There is parking a block or so away and a shuttle picks you up from there and drops you off at the aquarium. read more

The perfect day was ruined by "Connie". I came with my wife, son and Aunt who's a senior. The exhibits were all great. No exaggeration, every staff member there deserves a raise. It was almost Disney-like kindness coming from each member and THEY all deserve their praises. That's why the 3 stars were given. We were some of the last people to leave, because I paid for my son to swim with the stingrays. We were escorted out by a kind young lady . We were headed towards the register ( closest to the exit" so to anyone watching, they'd see we were advancing towards the exit. From my right side I hear " oh my God , what's this" and I see a woman charging at my wife , child and senior aunt pointing her finger, yelling "keep going THAT WAY ! " she was physically to close for comfort. That type of treatment is unacceptable and unnecessary. She continued ranting about how some more important people had paid to schedule a banquet or event of some sort, which was very condescending and clearly improperly scheduled because after our interaction, the walk to the car and the drive back passed the Aquarium, there were still families leaving. I'd even watched one family leave directly in front of us unscathed by her abrasive behavior. I say this to say , you'll have a wonderful time at the aquarium. But I don't think I'll ever go back because of this instance. Which is unfortunate because there's more exhibits for my child to see and he as a 9 year old couldn't understand why his parents were being treated in such a manner. Jimmy read more

We've been meaning to go to the Long Island Aquarium for a while now and were so glad to finally visit last weekend! Seeing the different exhibits was such a treat, and we especially loved the sea lion show and otter feed session. The $40 admission fee felt a little steep, but we tried to make the most of it by watching as many of the talk & feed sessions as we could. Like others have mentioned, the parking situation here is not the most ideal. We didn't want to pay $12 to walk through their muddy parking lot down the road but also didn't want to take our chances with 2-hour street/municipal parking, so we ended up parking at the free lot beside the LIRR station and walked about 15 minutes to and fro. It was a nice enough day out for us to walk, but I know this isn't exactly an accessible option for folks with mobility issues or strollers. read more

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We love visiting the Long Island Aquarium on our trips to NY. Perfect for kids and adults alike, there is absolutely something for everyone to enjoy. Stingray petting, butterfly room, seal shows, and tons of fish, coral, and marine life, even some snakes and monkeys! Parking is a bit of a walk (especially with kids/strollers and unfortunate weather) but there is plenty of space for a quick drop off out front. Riverhead also has great spots for a meal to make the day a complete event. read more

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Fun way to spend some time if the weather outside isn't great. Would definitely come back

Amazing place for the family! Not a whole day adventure, but I'd say about 4-5 hours of fun activities!!

If you are from the city, you might want to spend some time here since the adult ticket price (age 13-65) is almost double the cost of New York Aquarium though this aquarium so much nicer. There is a seals pool outside the aquarium. A touch pool to feel the stingray and sharks. To feed the stingray cost $3. We didn't see the little cart selling the food in the beginning when there were less people and the pool was crowded near the end. There is space for social distancing though not when it got crowded. Plenty of have sanitizer through the facility and restrooms. There are sections for the turtles, able to see the different animals in each tank, a huge tank for the sharks and fish -- you can see it ground level as well as from the top view, monkey enclosures. Don't forget to check out the insects and the butterfly room. It's gorgeous to see so many different types of butterflies flying around. Don't forget to close the outer door before you walk in or out. There are rooms for private party and one was decorated for an event that day. There is also an outside section to see more monkeys and reptiles though we didn't get to see some of the animals since it was a cold day or they might be taken out of their enclosures. They also have a conservation and rescue area. At the time we went, with the cold temperatures, they had stunned turtles in the conservation area that they were safe keeping until the weather warms up to release them. Don't forget to check out the shows or listen to the talks. Some of the exhibits are closed due to the pandemic and other exhibits/activities have an additional cost. There is an indoor cafeteria though we didn't go there. We spent a little more than 2 hours including watching the sea lion training and feeding section. There was a line at the admissions when we went back to the touch pool so we decided to leave. The line stretched all the way out the door and down the block. Wow... You might want to go earlier during the day instead of later. read more

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Went here for the 2nd time on Sunday June.26th,2022. My dad has never been to an aquarium before this so I booked tickets for the 2 of us. He had a blast. We really enjoyed seeing all the beautiful marine life the aquarium has on display. My dad esoecially enjoyed the Sea Lion show. They are such well trained & amazing creatures. The Aquarium doesn't have it's own parking lot but you can park(for free) at any one of the five municipal lots the town offers + there is a lot of street parking in the residential streets as well. The aquarium is a fun day trip for kids & adults. My favorite part was touching the baby stingrays & horseshoe crabs. The giftshop has a great selection from stuffed animals to shirts, mugs & much much more. Staff we conversed with were all very friendly. I highly recommend The Long Island Aquarium. Adult tickets are $43 read more

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Came down today with the family to see all the animals amazing place and great place for the kids

While the aquarium is nicely laid out and clean, there is an underlying feel of it being outdated. You can tell that there hasn't been much updating of the exhibits lately. With that being said, I think this aquarium is perfect for families with young kids. There's a variety of things to do here and there are a lot of interactive components like the butterfly room and birds sanctuary that will appeal to a younger age group. And luckily most of these activities are included in the admission price. The aquarium is a good size and there are plenty of areas to stop and rest when walking becomes too much. I thought the shark tanks were pretty cool. They offer shark diving experiences for an additional price. You need to reserve a spot for this activity which you can do on their website. There's a sea lion show that is also pretty good. Unfortunately, there's no shade in any the seating areas. It can get really uncomfortable during hot days or when it rains during shows. Our favorite area of the aquarium is the stingrays exhibit. It's so much fun being able to pet and feed the stingrays. They are super friendly and will swim right up to the edge of the pool to try and grab food. It never gets old! You can easily spend a solid two or three hours here during each visit and it's not a bad way to spend your time. Yes, the tickets were a bit pricey but it goes to a good cause. Will come back but probably not until next summer. Tip: If you go an hour before closing they lower the admission prices to half. read more

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so, I use to love this place strictly because of their penguin encounter.. and still do. However from a parent perspective, it's a VERY expensive day. Rough numbers: 3 adults + tax $115 child under 2 free (other wise I think children were $27 each) 1 toy - $20 lunch -pizza $40 skipped ice cream at the aquarium and went to a local spot down the road.. Here's the thing, its GREAT in the sense its clean, friendly, but once I saw it from a parent perspective I was a little more shocked. YES some of the exhibits and activities were closed due to covid, which may offer more fun, however also cost a lot more. ait is small- and very expensive for what it is. luckily my daughter is all about sharks right now and I lucked out for entertainment but qe can do that place in 1 hour, 1 1/2 tops.. at those prices I dont see the allure anymore. read more

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Not cheap in any sense but still the best aquarium around. It's a decent size and plenty of parking. Tanks are well kept and plenty of shows to go to. There's even a fast food area. I prefer the shark tank with the conveyor belt that goes underneath. Good for birthdays and group events. read more

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Atlantis cafe is alway so clean and hospitable. I work with an individual who has severe food allergies and they are very accommodating. The manger Anthony runs a wonderful cafe and his staff are always making sure that everyone is taken care of and everything is cleaned. Thank you so much that I know that I can come to a place were my individual feels safe and comfortabl. I appreciate all your hard work. read more

I gave a harsh review a few weeks ago because communication with the aquarium is really challenging. I don't know if they lack staff or what-but it is hard to get answers to questions via phone and they don't have an email address. That being said: I wanted to write them an email thanking them for a wonderful experience we had: but again they DONT have an email address to send it to! Lol so frustrating!! So I will post it here. We went two weeks ago with my two daughters and it is as always : expensive to get in. Expect to pay to walk in the door and then there are many other things you can pay for later as well. And it got very crowded later in the day, but I am a big advocate of getting there early and leaving early!! So we went primarily for the bug exhibit. My 5 year old loves bugs, so I couldn't wait to take her. We had such a good time!!! The speaker was named Jeff-and i hope someone passes along this review to him. He was SO amazing, it made the cost of the aquarium worth it. I thought the bug tour was private for our family but we had another family with us, but they were great. Jeff spent over an hour showing bugs to our group. My daughter was the first one holding her hand out to hold every bug and spider and had the time of her life. Jeff was so patient with her many questions and constant chatter. He was so so great. We would definitely come back and do this tour with him again!! read more

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I went yesterday. I think this was my 4th or 5th time coming to this aquarium. I bought the membership but I wish that this aquarium was a little more updated. I'd like more information about the fishes and invertebrates that we're watching. I hope someone sees this review and puts some effort into updating it. It would be nice to have something more interactive with children. Maybe put the information on the bottom at kids eye level. Also add different languages because people come from other countries to visit. Have models that echo the feel and texture of some of the animals. I really miss the interactive bird exhibit. That was absolutely so much fun. read more

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For the cost of this-- it's not really worth it, I don't think. Years ago it was both better and less expensive. Now it's very dark, dank, a little smelly, and even slippery in spots. Nothing has been upgraded. Bathrooms- not clean and kind of strange- they had liquid sanitizer for the toilet seat instead of paper toilet seat covers (??). The sea lion show was cute- we liked the sea lions but the presenter woman talked way too much and that was annoying. Food is way overpriced and if you want to eat- you have to eat there, you can't go to lunch and then re-enter which is ridiculous considering how much admission is in the first place. The cafe manager woman is an older woman, who is cranky as heck. Perhaps most annoying is you MUST exit via the gift shop and with kids that will cost an additional fortune to boot. read more