Review July 2014
Sea Life Aquarium; Concord, NC

This particular mollusk, we were told, actually changes color and like some lizards will blend in with its surroundings. So, if it had not been for our docent Marney, I would have still been there trying to find this one. They have not officially named it so I decided to call her grabby. I also enjoyed the Tropical Ocean in room ten that featured live sharks swimming overhead. The lighted jellyfish and school of fish were pretty cool as well as they swam in concert around and around and around. Every once and a while one or more would get bored and swim in the opposite direction. Lastly, someone really put some thought into the design of this place by installing padding at the top of the viewing caves. That was one less headache for them. Get it?

All in all this attraction was well worth the price of admission which may seem steep at the onset but once you have gone through each room with help from the kiosks and docents, you will find it well worth the educational investment and experience. I also appreciated the full-color brochure that displays an easy-to-follow graphical map of each of the 20 rooms, the entrance, retail shop, and exit.

They even have a children's play area for those of you with small ones who experience a sudden burst of energy. Finally, these folks practice what they preach by protecting local habitats, rescuing sea turtles, and breeding vulnerable species like sea horses - which I have also never seen in person until now. At the end you can participate in a survey to determine what cause is the most important and even make a donation right there on site. I did not have time to take the behind the scenes tour, however, it is sometimes available for an additional fee.


Sea Life Aquarium is located in the Concord Mills Mall at 8111 Concord Mills Parkway, Concord, NC, 28027. Their booking number is 1-866-229-1573 and website is www.sealife.com . Tell them that Trend Magazine Online™ sent you!


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