The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk (formerly Maritime Center) is an aquarium located in the South Norwalk (or “SoNo”) section of Norwalk, Connecticut. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is the only aquarium devoted to Long Island Sound, the “Estuary of National Significance” just outside our doors. Its marine population includes a variety of sharks, stingrays, harbor seals, sea turtles, otters, jellies, crabs, lobsters, and more. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk also exhibits tropical travelers that follow the Gulf Stream north to Long Island Sound. Plus, it has some other fun animals, from tamarins to meerkats. The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers lots of touch experiences, including sturgeon, stingrays, sharks, jellyfish, and intertidal animals. In addition to its exhibits, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk offers educational programs, year-round cruises, birthday parties, sleepovers, summer camps and special events.
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