Penguins Aquariums

Chicago's famed Shedd Aquarium welcomes visitors to see beluga whales, stingrays, saltwater fish, dolphins, and sea lions. One of the oldest and most prestigious public aquariums in the United States, Shedd is home to more than 32,000 animals representing 1,500 species from around the world. Renowned for its marine biology research, conservation programs, and comprehensive educational offerings for all ages.

Situated on Boston Harbor, the New England Aquarium welcomes over a million visitors annually. Home to the largest shark and stingray touch tank on the East Coast, a Marine Mammal Center with California sea lions, and the impressive 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank featuring a Caribbean coral reef ecosystem. Features marine animal rescue programs, research initiatives, and comprehensive educational offerings.

Located on the Mississippi River in New Orleans, the Audubon Aquarium houses more than 250 species, including rare white alligators, jellyfish, and sharks. The impressive Gulf of Mexico exhibit is 17 feet deep, filled with 400,000 gallons of salt water, and home to stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, and more. Offers educational programs focused on Gulf Coast marine ecosystems and conservation.

Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, OdySea brings ocean wonders to the desert with 2 million gallons of water, over 65 educational exhibits, and 370 species. Features include the world's only Russian sturgeon touch pool and Voyager, a unique rotating aquarium experience where visitors sit as they move past massive viewing windows. Offers educational programs and interactive experiences for all ages.

Located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, this popular aquarium features a 340-foot underwater tunnel through Shark Lagoon, where visitors can ride a moving glide path surrounded by sharks, sea turtles, and tropical fish. Other highlights include penguin encounters, interactive discovery zones, and coral reef exhibits. Features educational programs and family-friendly interactive experiences.

Located in Chattanooga, the Tennessee Aquarium offers a unique approach with two buildings: River Journey traces water from the mountains to the sea, while Ocean Journey explores saltwater environments. Home to over 12,000 animals including penguins, otters, sharks, and even a butterfly garden. Features educational programs focused on freshwater and marine ecosystems.

Located in Mystic, Connecticut, this aquarium is renowned for its beluga whale exhibit and interactive experiences. One of only a few facilities in the United States to house belugas, Mystic also features African penguins, seals, sea lions, and various fish species. The facility is also a leader in marine animal rescue and research. Offers comprehensive educational programs and marine biology research opportunities.

Located in Camden, New Jersey, Adventure Aquarium houses more than 15,000 aquatic species. One of only a few aquariums in the United States to exhibit hippos, it also features the longest shark tunnel in the Northeast, a touch tank with both sharks and stingrays, and a popular African penguin colony. Offers comprehensive educational programs, summer camps, and accessibility accommodations.

Located in Newport, Kentucky, just across the river from Cincinnati, this aquarium features thousands of animals from around the world. Highlights include the Surrounded by Sharks exhibit with an underwater tunnel, the world's first and only Shark Bridge®, and the interactive Penguin Palooza with multiple penguin species. Offers educational programs and interactive family experiences.