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Aquarium and Science Museum
Burlington
"museum with over 70 species of fish"(2 Tips)
"Don't forget to read the recycling quiz cards on the cafe tables!"(3 Tips)
"The human body exhibit is a 'must see'."(5 Tips)
"My toddler never gets tired of watching the fish and turtles"(2 Tips)
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Jeffrey RApril 22, 2018Great place for kids, the place covers all kinds of species that can be found in the lake and or in the local area, with loads of things you can play with. With a full aquarium and feeding shows
Rita ChipalkattyAugust 29, 2016Amazing for kids! 3 yr old didn't want to leave the Animal Care area. Super creative play space!
- Shermans TravelSeptember 25, 2012A museum with over 70 species of fish, amphibians, invertebrates, and reptiles, along with plenty of interactive exhibits - great for the kids. Read more
- Gail M. MurphyJuly 4, 2012A wonderful resource. My boys were volunteers here for 4 years during their Gailer School years .,,, and beyond. The human body exhibit is a 'must see'.
- Parents MagazineJuly 18, 2011Children ages 2 and younger see the critters for free. “My toddler never gets tired of watching the fish and turtles, and trying out the crafts.” – Emma Kouri, American Baby reader
- Gail M. MurphyJuly 4, 2012The human body exhibit is worth the money. Special attention to Drs. Lucey, Soll and Horbar from the University of Vermont.
Giuseppe TaibiSeptember 5, 2010Coffee @ think cafè is very good. And so is the food (today we got chili, grilled cheese sandwich).
Jen MartinOctober 14, 2011Visit with the wood turtle. He is curious and will follow you along the glass.
Lynn AltomariAugust 15, 2014If your kids are over 5 I would pass. Also, not much of an aquarium which is why we visited here.
Russell MartinFebruary 2, 2010Great place for the little ones, taking 3 of my favorites there tomorrow around 2PM!
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