If you know, you know: The Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado, is an impressive exhibit that everyone in the family will enjoy! While it is obviously a crown jewel of Colorado, have you – like me – ever wondered how it compares to other aquariums? According to Always Pets, it fares pretty well and is, in fact, one of the best in America:

The results are in: Denver's Downtown Aquarium is officially one of the 35 Best Aquariums in America!
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According to Always Pets, which studied review sites like Yelp to determine which aquariums were the highest rated in the country, "Downtown Aquarium, Denver is more than just a space for learning — it's an entertainment zone," adding that the attraction has "more than a million gallons of water teeming with 500 species of animals."
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Opened in 1999 (and purchased/re-done by Landry's Restaurants in 2005), the Downtown Aquarium is a massive state-of-the-art aquarium that spans 107,000 square feet and features 1,000,000+ gallons of both freshwater and saltwater.
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In addition to its 500 species of animals, guests of the Denver Aquarium will discover countless other surprises, including live shows, exhibits with mammals and reptiles alike, a carousel, train ride, theater, and more.
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As it is owned by Landy's Restaurants, the Downtown Aquarium also houses a unique restaurant that will make you think you are 10,000 leagues under the sea.
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Need another reason to visit? You can even scuba dive with sharks or other tropical fish at the Aquarium!
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Admission to the Downtown Aquarium starts at $23.99 for adults, $17.99 for children (ages 3 to 11), and $22.99 for seniors (65+).
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To learn more about the Downtown Aquarium, please visit their website.
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The Downtown Aquarium is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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To discover even more to see and do at the Downtown Aquarium, check out You’ll Never Forget A Meal At One Of The Most Unique Restaurants In Denver.

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