The new Sea Life Aquarium Grand Opening February 20th

An exciting new family friendly venue is opening February 20th.  Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium features more than 20 spectacular and diverse displays of marine life which includes an acrylic walk-through underwater tunnel and a touchpool. Visitors will travel from the fresh waters of the Catawba River in the Blue Ridge Mountains to the salt waters of the Atlantic Ocean and beyond in about an hour.

The Aquarium is specifically designed to educate and engage kids and the young at heart, the 36,000-sq-ft aquarium will bring visitors face-to-face with the underwater world.

We got a preview prior to the opening and I must say, my pictures don’t even do it justice. This is a ” see in person” kind of place.

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Aquarium in the entrance features a coral reef theme
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The under water tunnel is breath taking
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The sharks in the under water tunnel are amazing–and fast–hence the blurry image
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My favorite room features Barred Flagtail fish swimming with current in a circular motion around the room.
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Neptune had to make an appearance
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Lionfish, clownfish, every color fish.
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The touchpool allows kids to gently handle sea life–if they are brave enough.
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The stingray exhibit
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Large freshwater crabs
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I could watch jelly fish floating all day
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Interactive displays and educational touch screens are placed at each exhibit
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Starting in May you can book a birthday party at the aquarium
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A play place with tables and coloring books.

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Visiting Sea Life Charlotte-Concord

Hours are daily 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from noon to 7 pm. Sea Life Charlotte-Concord is located at 8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC 28027 at Concord Mills.

Look for parking on the back side of the mall at Entrance 7.

 For ticket information, pricing and events at Sea Life click HERE

 

 

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