Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Falls

Name: Aquarium of Niagara
Address: 701 Whirlpool St, Niagara Falls, 14301-1094, United States
Telephone: +1 716-285-3575

#13 among attractions in Niagara Falls

Aquarium, Zoo, Park

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Facts and practical information

The Aquarium of Niagara is a non-profit public aquarium dedicated to education and conservation of aquatic life. Originally privately owned and founded by a group of chemists and other scientists, it opened on June 12, 1965. Ownership was transferred to a non-profit foundation, the Sea Research Foundation, in 1977, and then to the Niagara Aquarium Foundation on February 18, 1994. The Aquarium is located in downtown Niagara Falls, New York, near Niagara Falls State Park. The Aquarium features rescued seals and sea lions, Humboldt penguins, sharks, jellyfish, and over 120 species of fish and invertebrates. The Aquarium of Niagara is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ()

Elevation: 594 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°5'39"N, 79°3'37"W

Address

701 Whirlpool StEast SideNiagara Falls 14301-1094 United States

Contact

+1 716-285-3575

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Day trips

Aquarium of Niagara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: American Falls, Cave of the Winds, Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls State Park.

0.8 miSW
Natural attraction, Nature, Waterfall
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Wooden walkways next to Niagara Falls
Cave of the Winds, Niagara Falls
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0.9 miSW
Smallest of the 3 Niagara Falls cascades
Bridal Veil Falls, Niagara Falls
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0.9 miS
Park
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara Falls
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0.7 miSW
Observation deck above Niagara Falls
Prospect Point Observation Tower, Niagara Falls
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~820 ftSW
Archaeological site
Schoellkopf Power Station, Niagara Falls
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~610 ftSW
Science museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Niagara Falls
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0.8 miNE
Concerts and shows, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
The Rapids Theatre, Niagara Falls
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~1420 ftNE
City hall
Niagara Falls City Hall, Niagara Falls
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0.7 miE
Cemetery
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0.6 miS
Hotel, Gambling, Nightlife
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Aquarium of Niagara open?

Aquarium of Niagara is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Aquarium of Niagara?

Nearby attractions include Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Niagara Falls (3 min walk), Schoellkopf Power Station, Niagara Falls (4 min walk), Park Place Historic District, Niagara Falls (5 min walk), First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara, Niagara Falls (6 min walk).

How to get to Aquarium of Niagara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Aquarium of Niagara:

Bus

NFTA Portage Road Transit Center (15 min walk)
FlixBus Niagara Falls • Lines: 2686 (18 min walk)

Train

Niagara Falls, New York (29 min walk)