Best Aquariums in Utah

Draper (1 listing)

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
4.6 (18686)

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper, Utah, is a dynamic educational hub dedicated to marine conservation and exploration. Founded to inspire visitors about ocean ecosystems, it boasts a vast array of exhibits, including a 300,000-gallon shark habitat featuring sharks, sea turtles, and stingrays. Key attractions include interactive encounters with penguins and stingrays, as well as the EECO Voyager experience that simulates colorful coral reefs and verdant rainforests. The aquarium offers daily activities like feeding sessions and educational talks, emphasizing environmental stewardship. With amenities such as a cafe, gift shop, and wheelchair accessibility, it provides an engaging, family-oriented environment that promotes awareness of global marine life and conservation efforts.
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Pricing Details
Admission starts at $17.95 for adults, with discounts for teens, students, seniors, and military. Children aged 3-12 pay a reduced rate, and those 2 and under enter free. Prices vary by demand, and memberships offer unlimited access.
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Shark Information
The aquarium has a shark gallery in the Ocean Explorer exhibit with various shark species in a 300,000-gallon habitat. Shark talks and training sessions are available.
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Largest Water Tank
The biggest water tank is the 300,000-gallon shark habitat, which contains sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, and colorful tropical fish.
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Kid-Friendly Features
The aquarium offers kid-friendly experiences like Penguin Encounters, Stingray Encounters, Nature Storytime, and Tuki’s Island Play and Party Center.
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Café & Restaurant Menu
The Living Planet Café by Aramark offers beverages, sweets, and food items, with catering for events including gourmet dining overlooking the shark habitat.
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Feeding Schedule
Feeding sessions include Penguin Feed and other daily activities, with specific times like Penguin Encounter at 1:00 pm, though exact schedules may vary.

Marine Life Species

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Sharks
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Sea Turtles
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Coral Reef
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Stingrays
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Penguins
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Saltwater Fish
Clownfish - No
Jellyfish - No
Octopuses - No
Dolphins - No
Freshwater Fish - No
Aquatic Plants - No
Invertebrates - No
Rare Species - No

Exhibits & Displays

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Freshwater Exhibit
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Saltwater Exhibit
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Reef Exhibit
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Oceanarium
Deep Sea Exhibit - No
Underwater Tunnels - No

Interactive Features & Activities

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Feeding Sessions
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Educational Talks
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Diver Shows
Touch Tank - No
Virtual Reality Experience - No
Live Streaming - No
Interactive Apps - No

Amenities & Facilities

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Café
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Gift Shop
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Parking Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
Research Facilities - No

Programs & Services

School Programs
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Conservation Programs
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Volunteer Opportunities
Guided Tours - No
Behind-the-Scenes Tours - No
Breeding Programs - No

Events & Special Features

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Special Exhibitions
Night Tours - No

Rating Breakdown

5 stars
13927 (75%)
4 stars
3485 (19%)
3 stars
766 (4%)
2 stars
234 (1%)
1 star
274 (1%)

Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
17.95 $ Adult Admission 12.95 $ Child Admission

Layton (1 listing)

Layton Aquarium & Wildlife
4.6 (7636)

Layton Aquarium & Wildlife

Layton Aquarium & Wildlife Encounters is a dynamic educational destination located in Utah, offering immersive experiences with a variety of exotic animals. Established as a hub for wildlife interaction, it features hands-on encounters with creatures like sloths, kinkajous, and crested porcupines, alongside thrilling activities such as snorkeling with stingrays and sharks. The aquarium emphasizes conservation and animal care through guided tours, field trips, and interactive programs that engage visitors of all ages. Its unique offerings include premium encounters, feeding sessions, and educational labs focusing on habitats and sustainability, making it a vital resource for learning about global wildlife and ecosystems.
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Pricing Details
Admission is included in day pass bundles starting at $29.99 for the Deluxe Pass, which covers full-day entry and activities; field trips offer student rates at $9.99 and chaperone rates at $14.99, with various packages available for birthday parties and encounters.
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Shark Information
Visitors can snorkel with sharks in tropical waters, experiencing interactions guided by instructors; specific shark types are not detailed, and feeding sessions may occur as part of general activities.
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Kid-Friendly Features
The aquarium offers kid-friendly experiences such as interactive animal encounters with sloths and stingrays, birthday party packages with goodie bags and feeding activities, and educational field trips designed for hands-on learning.

Marine Life Species

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Sharks
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Stingrays
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Saltwater Fish
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Invertebrates
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Rare Species
Clownfish - No
Sea Turtles - No
Jellyfish - No
Coral Reef - No
Octopuses - No
Dolphins - No
Penguins - No
Freshwater Fish - No
Aquatic Plants - No

Exhibits & Displays

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Saltwater Exhibit
Freshwater Exhibit - No
Reef Exhibit - No
Deep Sea Exhibit - No
Oceanarium - No
Underwater Tunnels - No

Interactive Features & Activities

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Touch Tank
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Feeding Sessions
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Educational Talks
Virtual Reality Experience - No
Live Streaming - No
Interactive Apps - No
Diver Shows - No

Amenities & Facilities

Café - No
Gift Shop - No
Parking Available - No
Wheelchair Accessible - No
Research Facilities - No

Programs & Services

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Guided Tours
School Programs
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Conservation Programs
Behind-the-Scenes Tours - No
Volunteer Opportunities - No
Breeding Programs - No

Events & Special Features

Night Tours - No
Special Exhibitions - No

Rating Breakdown

5 stars
5931 (78%)
4 stars
924 (12%)
3 stars
300 (4%)
2 stars
143 (2%)
1 star
338 (4%)

Opening Hours

Monday-Saturday: 11:00 - 19:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00