Located in Boston, Massachusetts, USA the New England Aquarium is one of the most famous aquariums in the United States. The New England Aquarium was established on 20th June 1969 along the Boston water’s edge. Its stated mission is “to present, promote and protect the world of water”. The New England Aquarium was one of the earliest modern aquariums in the United States. Its pioneering approach of providing a more natural environment for its aquatic life has made a revolutionary change in the aquarium experience.
The New England Aquarium contains the Simons IMAX Theatre and the New England Aquarium Whale Watch. The New England Aquarium operates between April and October and plays hosts to over 1.5 million visitors who visit both the theatre and aquarium annually. The New England Aquarium has over 20, 000 animals which includes 600 species of aquatic animals. The New England Aquarium is a member of the AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and the AAM (American Association of Museums).
Its special exhibits include Killer Instincts and Sea Monsters 3D. Both were started on October 5th, 2007. Killer Instincts feature scary aquatic animals, the sand tiger shark, the anaconda, the giant Pacific octopus, the electric eel, and much more. The program discusses their threat to humans and how lethal they actually are to humans, Also the program features the issues faced by these animals due to extinction. Sea Monsters 3D, presents the almost realistic recreations of the monstrous aquatic dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period.
If looking to stay in the area and a Boston Hotel is required, try the Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston, to get a feel of Boston while enjoying a trip to the New England Aquarium.