Looking for a fun activity that’s affordable and the whole family can enjoy? We’ve got a great one for you today! The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is one of Connecticut’s top aquariums, and it’s also one of the best places to see wildlife in the state. The aquarium has more than 7,500 animals in 75 exhibits, and it’s a leader in conservation efforts for New England sea life. One low-cost add-on you can enjoy with your ticket is the opportunity to feed and pet rays in the ray and shark touch tank. Check out how you can feed rays at Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk below:

The Maritime Aquarium is an AZA-accredited, award-winning facility that's won awards for its conservation efforts.
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You'll see a variety of fascinating marine animals here.
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The aquarium has 75 exhibits featuring animals from rivers, marshes, and the open ocean.
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It's a big favorite of many families, and kids of all ages love seeing the playful critters here.
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One great low-cost way to enjoy an up close and personal encounter is to purchase a cup of food and feed the rays.
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Staff are on-hand to assist with feeding. This is such a great way to get kids interested in wildlife.
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The animals' dietary needs is of utmost importance, so capacity is limited to not overfeed the rays. It's best to arrive early if you're interested in purchasing a cup of food.
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For more information about this great aquarium in Norwalk, CT, check out The Maritime Aquarium Norwalk Facebook page or The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk website. The Ray Feeding page has all the information you need about purchasing ray food.

If you’re looking for even more unique experiences in Connecticut, make sure to visit Viator, which has all kinds of great tours and experiences to enjoy this year.

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The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, 10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854, USA