Explore This One-Of-A-Kind Aquarium In Pennsylvania The Whole Family Will Love
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 06, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Stress got you a bit down? Or maybe you’re just on the hunt for a relaxing way to spend a few hours? Well, you’ll likely find no better – or more unique – way to while away a morning or an afternoon than at this one-of-a-kind aquarium in Pennsylvania. Marvel at the fish as they peacefully swim in their tank. Watch as keepers feed such creatures as crocodiles and sharks, and embark on a tour of a reptile den.
Tucked in The Marketplace at Steamtown in Scranton, Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den offers visitors an up-close view of an assortment of fish and reptiles.
Stroll through the spacious 20,000-square-foot aquarium, which opened in 2018 and is dedicated to educating the public and providing impeccable care to the land and sea residents in the aquarium.
If you've ever just sat in front of an aquarium - whether at home or elsewhere - you just might agree that watching fish as they explore their surroundings can lull you into relaxation.
Watch the sea life - from octopi and stingrays to clownfish and sharks. Then, learn more about them by reading the informational markers or asking the keepers questions.
Of course, for a truly unique experience, attend one of the feedings of the octopus, sharks, and catfish. (And, if you like reptiles, don't miss the crocodile and alligator feedings.)
Then, meander through the reptile den, where you can meet the cuddly monitor Brutus or the beautiful boa Bella. Don't forget to snap photos of the frogs, tortoises, and crocodiles while you're in the den.
Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den also hosts a variety of shows, such as The Tropics and Predators, throughout the day. Learn more about the aquarium's residents and meet a few up close during showtimes.
Keep an eye out for special events held at the aquarium. Past events include pet photographs and yoga, the latter of which is ideal for visitors six and older.
Stroll through the Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den, currently open Friday-Sunday from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., with the last admission time being 5:15. (These are shorter than the aquarium's regular hours due to COVID restrictions.)
Click here for the official website of Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den. Or, go here for Facebook.
Have you ever been to this aquarium in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments! After you’ve visited Electric City Aquarium and Reptile Den, add this attraction – which features an underwater tunnel – to your to-do list. Click here to read more.
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